Thursday, 18th April 2024 The Allan Labor Government is backing pedestrians and cyclists, with more than $2 million worth of grants for local councils to improve road safety for vulnerable road users. Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne today announced the 40 Victorian councils that will receive funding under the annual Transport Accident…
Friday, 1 March 2024 The Allan Labor Government is improving the health and wellbeing of communities across the state, through the allocation of infrastructure funding to 28 Men’s Sheds as part of the latest round of the Men’s Shed Funding Program. Member for Williamstown, Melissa Horne announced that Altona Minature Railway was among the 28…
Friday, 23 February 2023 The Allan Labor Government is taking action to set the long-term strategic direction for one of Melbourne’s key maritime precincts with the release of the Williamstown Local Port Area Plan. Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne said work on the Williamstown plan has been completed following extensive community feedback. The…
Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Community groups have the chance to get involved and join over 120 successful recipients with applications for the latest round of the Victorian Government’s West Gate Neighbourhood Fund now open. Funding is available for not-for-profit community organisations with initiatives that help create happy, healthy and connected communities. So far, the West…
Tuesday, 23 January 2024 Today the Minister for Ports and Freight and Member for Williamstown, Melissa Horne, joined community members and Parks Victoria to officially open the newly redeveloped Altona Pier. Altona Pier is a beloved local landmark with a storied history dating back to 1888. In recent times, the pier has swapped steam ferries…
Wednesday, 13 December 2023 Local anglers and boaters are welcoming summer even more warmly this year following the completion of a major upgrade of the Williamstown and Newport Anglers Club Jetty. The jetty, which was built in the 1944 and last refurbished in the 1970s, has been transformed over recent months with $500,000 from the…
Wednesday 6 December 2023 The 160-member strong Williamstown Colts Cricket Club can now ramp up training and development thanks to a new cricket training facility at their home ground Greenwich Reserve, backed by the Allan Labor Government. Member for Williamstown Melissa Horne today officially launched the new nets, made possible by a $300,000 investment from…
Friday, 25 August 2023 Australia’s most accessible and convenient container deposit scheme is a step closer, with the roll out of refund points continuing to progress across Victoria in preparation for the scheme’s 1 November start. Melissa Horne announced a Reverse Vending Machine for Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme, CDS Vic, has been installed at West…
Thursday, 17 August 2023 The Victorian Government is giving every child the opportunity to learn more through play, with grants for fun and educational toys and equipment rolling out to around 2,900 kindergartens across the state. Member for Williamstown today announced a $5,000 grant for every Victorian Government-funded kindergarten and long day-care service in the…
Tuesday, 25 July 2023 The Andrews Labor Government is delivering on the promise we made to Victorians at last year’s election – improving air quality in Melbourne’s inner western suburbs by modernizing truck fleets and sealing local roads. As part of a $20 million package, $15 million will target truck operators who regularly use inner…