Wednesday, 5 August 2026 It’s an honour to have been sworn in yesterday to three new portfolios that are so important to the west. I remain Minister for Ports and Freight, and now am Minister for Jobs, Minister for Industry and Advanced Manufacturing, and Minister for Defense Industry. ENDS. Media Contact: melissa.horne@parliament.vic.gov.au
Wednesday, 22 July 2026 This morning Hobsons Bay City Council announced the approval of plans to redevelop Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club thanks to a $11.3 million grant from the Victorian State Government. Plans for the clubs’ upgrades have been approved by the office of Sonya Kilnenny, the Minister for Planning. The funding was first announced in 2021 and after thorough community and…
Friday, 3 July 2026 Labor is supporting a new stormwater harvesting project to secure water for Altona sports fields to ensure a green future for this community space. Member for Williamstown Melissa Horne visited Cherry Creek today to announce $950,000 of funding to boost water security and reduce reliance on drinking water. Co-funded by Greater…
We’re continuing to upgrade public schools in our community, with upgrades to student toilets at Williamstown Primary and Williamstown North Primary schools completed. The Victorian Government has invested $843,387 from the Minor Capital Works Fund towards these essential upgrades. Refurbishing these facilities will make them more pleasant and improve cleanliness and hygiene for our young…
The State Labor Government is making life easier and more affordable for families in Williamstown, including by investing in local sport. Cost of living pressures are being felt by everyone in Williamstown. That’s why this year’s Budget is slashing the cost of commuting – delivering free public transport until the end of May, then half-price fares from…
-Wednesday, 08 April 2026- The State Labor Government is delivering a safer, more connected community with a new shared use path bridge over Laverton Creek alongside the existing Queen Street bridge. More than 16,000 vehicles use the current bridge every day, which has no dedicated separation for pedestrians and bike riders. The new shared use…
-Thursday, 9 April 2026- The State Labor Government is delivering more modern, accessible community sport facilities across Victoria. I’m pleased to announce Loft Reserve will share in more than $18.3 million for 78 new projects through the latest round of the Local Sports Infrastructure Fund. Hobsons Bay City Council will receive $250,000 towards sports field…
Footscray hospital is now open! To learn more information you can read the official media release: New Footscray Hospital: Open | Premier
Thursday, 18 December 2025 Member for Williamstown, Melissa Horne visited the Newport Railway Museum to celebrate the addition of a new Comeng simulator cab, a historic piece that will eventually allow participants to see what it was like to drive the trains that travelled through Melbourne in the 1980s and 1990s. In 1991, the special electronic train simulator was specially commissioned by the Public Transport Corporation and built by Gemco Rail to help…
Tuesday, 25 November 2025 Newport Storm Football Club are set for a bright future thanks to new sports field lighting and park fencing at their AW Bond Reserve home ground in Altona North, backed by the Victorian Government. Member for Williamstown Melissa Horne today joined Hobsons Bay City Council and Club representatives to officially launch…