Wednesday, 7 August 2024 Two new pedestrian bridges on the West Gate Tunnel Project have been named in recognition of the Indigenous heritage of the Williamstown Electorate. Following a naming competition, the new bridges at over the West Gate Freeway connecting South Kingsville and Yarraville, and Brooklyn and Altona North have been given traditional Aboriginal…
Thursday, 1 August 2024 The Allan Labor Government is ensuring that every Victorian student can learn in the best facilities – with dozens of local, low-fee Catholic schools to receive funding to upgrade classrooms and build new facilities, including in Williamstown. Member for Williamstown, Melissa Horne, announced St Mary’s Primary School in Altona, and St…
Wednesday, 24 July 2024 Altona City footballers can look forward to playing extra time on three new upgraded pitches and a new pavilion at HC Kim Reserve, thanks to the Allan Labor Government. Member for Williamstown Melissa Horne today joined representatives from Hobsons Bay City Council and Altona City Football Club to officially open the…
Monday, 15 July 2024 The latest round of Port Phillip Bay Fund grants has seen the marine environment and wetlands centres of the Williamstown electorate receive more than $300,000 in funding. The funding for three organisations including Jawbone Marine Sanctuary Care Group, Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre, and Parks Victoria. Jawbone Marine Sanctuary Care Group received…
Wednesday, 10 July 2024 Fans and members of the Altona Magic Soccer Club and Altona East Phoenix Soccer Club can enjoy better access to Paisley Park thanks to the completion of car park upgrades at the ground, backed by the Victorian Government. Member for Williamstown Melissa Horne today joined representatives from Hobsons Bay City Council…
Wednesday, 26 June 2024 The future redevelopment of Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club (WSLSC) is finally set to move ahead following the passing of the Hobsons Bay City Council’s Budget last night. At last night’s meeting it was resolved that $5.5 million would be allocated to the redevelopment of WSLSC’s redevelopment. This investment is…
Monday, 24 June 2024 The Allan Labor Government is making heading to and from school easier and safer for hundreds of students and their families in Yarraville. New pedestrian technology will be installed at the traffic lights on Wembley Avenue in Yarraville, which will give students, teachers, and community members a head start in crossing…
Thursday, 23 May 2024 The Allan Labor Government’s plan to upgrade and re-open the historic Workshops Pier in Williamstown is another step closer, with tenders now open for repair works to strengthen the pier. The Labor Government has invested $46 million to rebuild piers and jetties across the state, including the repairs to the…
Tuesday, 7 May 2024 Pedestrians and cyclists in Altona and Altona Meadows will be safer as this year’s State Budget will deliver a new shared user path over Laverton Creek in Queen Street Altona. After sustained advocacy and widespread community support, the petition for a Queen Street pedestrian and cycling bridge across Laverton Creek has…
Friday, 26th April 2024 The Williamstown Football Club stars in a documentary about local veterans and their service, with the 10-minute compilation of the interviews which premiered at the ANZAC Day match. The project, directed by This Story Australia, was made possible by a grant of $28,750 from the Victorian Government’s Victoria Remembers grants program.…