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More Free WiFi For Regional Victorians

The Allan Labor Government is providing more free public WiFi in Bendigo and Ballarat – connecting locals with work, study and family, and improving services...

Final Designs Revealed For Ballarat Station Upgrade

The Allan Labor Government has unveiled the final designs for Ballarat Station which delivers a wide range of accessibility upgrades for passengers, while respecting the...

Big Win For Ballarat With More AFL & AFLW Games Secured

Ballarat footy fans will have more chances to see the stars of the game up close, with the Allan Labor Government securing AFL and AFLW...

Elite Netball In Regional Victoria For Families To Enjoy

The Allan Labor Government is bringing more elite netball to regional Victoria for fans and families to enjoy, across Ballarat, Bendigo and Traralgon over the...

Family Violence (Right to Disclosure of Information) Bill 2024

We need to talk about lived experience. We need to amplify and hear the voices of lived experience.

City of Ballarat Municipal Brass Band

Congratulations to the Ballarat city brass band on a successful year. Well done to president Troy Cheesman, the executive and the committee.

Felicitations – Member Statement

This week marks just two years since the last state election and six years of being an MP, a job that I absolutely love. I...

Inquiry into Securing the Victorian Food Supply – Environment and Planning Committee

I am delighted to rise to talk about the Environment and Planning Committee report. Securing the Victorian food supply is an existential issue for our...

 

Curtain Rises On New Era At Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat

The stage is set for a new and more inclusive era for patrons and performers at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Ballarat, thanks to support from...

Ballarat Youth Mental Health Facility Reaches Milestone

The Allan Labor Government is giving young Ballarat locals access to the mental health support they need and deserve, with the new Ballarat Youth Prevention...

First Bigger, Better X’Trapolis 2.0 Train Built In Ballarat

The Allan Labor Government has built the first of 25 new state-of-the-art trains in Ballarat, with passengers on some of our busiest rail corridors set...

Making Victorian Rentals Safer

The Allan Labor Government is making rental properties safer by requiring smoke alarm, gas and electrical safety checks for all residential rental properties. Minister for...

Making Victorian Rentals Safer

The Allan Labor Government is making rental properties safer by requiring smoke alarm, gas and electrical safety checks for all residential rental properties. Minister for...

Wendouree Electorate – Constituency Question

My question is for the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events. How has the Allan Labor government’s support for AFL matches at Mars Stadium...

Forest Street Primary School – Member Statement

I was delighted to recently visit Forest Street Primary School in Wendouree to celebrate the opening of the $6.3 million upgrade to block A, which...

Remembrance Day – Member Statement

Remembrance Day was observed across Ballarat by solemn and moving ceremonies. At the Arch of Victory service, president Garry Snowden shared stories of Ballarat fathers...

Aged Care Restrictive Practices Substitute Decision-Maker Bill 2024 – Second Reading Debate

I too am pleased to be able to stand before the house today to speak in support of the Aged Care Restrictive Practices Substitute Decision-maker...