It is now safer and easier to travel through the interchange of the Midland Highway and Western Freeway at Mount Rowan, with construction of a new roundabout now complete. The new $2.5 million roundabout has drastically reduced the risk of crashes at the interchange, which..
More than 13,500 Victorians are on their way to getting the skills they need for the most in-demand jobs, as the Labor Government’s Free TAFE initiative sends enrolment numbers skyrocketing. Labor Member for Wendouree, Juliana Addison, said that February saw a 60 per cent increase..
The Andrews Government is helping local communities to protect their neighbourhoods from illegal graffiti, with applications now open for the Graffiti Prevention Grants program. Community groups across the Ballarat region can team up with their local council to apply for a grant of up to..
The Andrews Government is helping improve the health and wellbeing of senior Victorians in Ballarat who are at risk of becoming socially isolated. The Labor Member for Wendouree, Juliana Addison, is encouraging local community groups to apply for funding as part of the Labor Government’s..
I am always proud to stand up in the Parliament to talk about all the great events going on in Ballarat and what a terrific community we have. Last week, I had the opportunity to congratulate everyone involved in the Ballarat Cycle Classic and also..
Inspirational Ballarat locals promoting the rights and participation of people with a disability could be recognised for their service through the state-wide Victorian Disability Awards. Labor Member for Wendouree, Juliana Addison, today encouraged Ballarat locals to apply for the awards, which celebrate hardworking individuals and..
The Ballarat Turf Club will stage a series of events involving people from across the region thanks to support from the Andrews Government. Labor Member for Wendouree, Juliana Addison, today announced the Government will provide $14,000 from the Victorian Racing Industry Fund Raceday Attraction Program..
Labor Member for Wendouree, Juliana Addison, is encouraging schools across Ballarat to enter the 2019 ResourceSmart Schools Awards. ResourceSmart Schools is a free program offered by Sustainability Victoria that supports Victorian schools to promote sustainability across school facilities, school curriculums and the wider community. Since..
Free Baby Bundles for first-time parents being delivered by the Andrews Labor Government are a step closer – and Victorians are being urged to nominate their favourite children’s books. Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison today called on locals to have their say over which books..
Click here for video Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (09:54:54): Congratulations to everyone who was involved with the Ballarat Cycle Classic, which was held on Sunday, 17 February. It is a very successful event, where participants can ride, walk or run for cancer research. I was pleased..
Click here for video Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (15:22:44): It gives me great pleasure to contribute to this matter of public importance debate and reject the assertions of the member for Ripon about the Victorian economy. Despite our electorate sharing a border, we do not have..
The Andrews Labor Government is creating jobs, delivering world class health care, investing in schools and infrastructure, and supporting first home buyers with stamp duty relief. It is what good governments do. I was pleased to speak in the Parliament about our economic management and..
I am proud to support Walking Off the War Within, an annual event to raise awareness of depression, PTSD and suicide. Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (09:58:31): I rise to draw attention to Walking off the War Within, an annual Ballarat community event to raise..
The Andrews Labor Government is delivering on its promise to make workplace manslaughter a criminal offence, with work kicking off on the development of the tough new laws. Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Workplace Safety Jill Hennessy today met families whose loved ones died..
Work is now underway to upgrade the Girrabanya Children’s Centre due to investment by the Andrews Labor Government. This expansion will see Ballarat families have access to more kindergarten and childcare places. Minister for Education James Merlino today visited the centre to tour the construction..
The first stage of the massive redevelopment of Ballarat’s Station Precinct has now been completed with the opening of the new Ballarat Station car park and access road. Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison and Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle, representing the Minister for Regional Development..
A group of Ballarat students have been chosen to trace the steps of those who served in the Vietnam War and reflect on the spirit of those who fought. The Labor Member for Wendouree, Juliana Addison, today visited Ballarat Grammar to congratulate three students who..
Click here for video Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (09:58:31): I rise to draw attention to Walking off the War Within, an annual Ballarat community event to raise awareness of depression, PTSD and suicide. It is held in memory of Nathan Shanahan, a returned solider and firefighter,..