Archive for June, 2010
VICTORIANS WITH SOLAR ENCOURAGED TO SHOP AROUND
Posted on 30. Jun, 2010 by admin.
Energy and Resources Minister Peter Batchelor has reminded Victorians with solar panels to look around for the best electricity prices and conditions to suit their needs. An increase in solar panel installations is expected over coming weeks as the Federal Government’s closing date to receive the rebate approaches. Already, Victorians have installed 27,395 grid-connected, [...]
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RIVER RED GUM NATIONAL PARKS PROTECT OUR ICONIC TREES
Posted on 29. Jun, 2010 by admin.
More than 143,000 hectares of national parks and regional parks along the Murray River will be proclaimed today to help protect the iconic River Red Gum trees, create new jobs in regional and rural Victoria and secure the future of the Murray River for generations to come. At Barmah National Park, Environment and Climate Change [...]
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HEALTHY EATING INITIATIVE HELPS FIGHT DIABETES EPIDEMIC
Posted on 29. Jun, 2010 by admin.
Fast food outlets will be required to disclose nutritional information about their meals on in-store menus under a new initiative to tackle diabetes and improve the health of Victorians. Premier John Brumby joined Health Minister Daniel Andrews at Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market today to announce details of the new Victorian Government initiative that will arm [...]
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MELBOURNE TO HOST V8 SUPERCARS UNTIL 2015
Posted on 29. Jun, 2010 by admin.
Melbourne has signed a five-year deal to keep the V8 Supercars at the Australian Grand Prix ensuring Albert Park remains the home of one of Melbourne’s premier major sporting events. The agreement between the Australian Grand Prix Corporation and V8 Supercars Australia will also see a new endurance format called Albert Park 500 with [...]
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MORE HOUSEHOLDS TO GET $1000 FOR SAVING WATER
Posted on 28. Jun, 2010 by admin.
The Brumby Government will provide an additional 5000 households with a rebate of up to $1000 for installing a large rainwater tank after recent demand for the rebates meant water authorities had reached the allocated funding. From 1 July, the Government will also double the rebate for installing a dual flush toilet to $100 for [...]
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LOCAL SCHOOL STALWARTS RECOGNISED FOR SERVICE
Posted on 28. Jun, 2010 by admin.
Almost 250 teachers that share more than 10,000 years of combined service have been recognised for their outstanding commitment to Government education at the recent Victorian Education Service Awards. Education Minister Bronwyn Pike presented the awards to long-serving school teachers from across the state, who have dedicated 50, 45 and 40 years to Government education. [...]
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NEW BOOST FOR WORLD-CLASS PARKVILLE CANCER CENTRE
Posted on 28. Jun, 2010 by admin.
Victoria’s $1 billion world-class Parkville Comprehensive Cancer Centre will be expanded further to include additional research space and intensive care beds, that will save lives and improve the quality of life for thousands of people affected by cancer. Health Minister Daniel Andrews inspected works on Sunday at the new Royal Children’s Hospital project and unveiled [...]
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1 JULY BRINGS IN GENEROUS FIRST HOME BONUS AND TAX CUTS
Posted on 25. Jun, 2010 by admin.
Victorians buying their first home from 1 July will have access to the most generous first home bonuses in Australia – worth up to $20,000 for newly constructed homes in Melbourne and $26,500 in regional Victoria. Treasurer John Lenders said the boost in first home payments would help young Victorian families buy their own home, [...]
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VICTORIA REMEMBERS 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE KOREAN WAR
Posted on 25. Jun, 2010 by admin.
The service and sacrifice of veterans of the Korean War was honoured today at a special ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance. Premier John Brumby and the Minister Assisting with Veterans’ Affairs, Tony Robinson were joined by the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, His Excellency Dr Woosang Kim and Victorian veterans at a service [...]
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GIVE THE RED CARD TO BOGUS WORLD CUP LOTTERY TEXTS
Posted on 25. Jun, 2010 by admin.
Consumer Affairs Minister Tony Robinson today warned Victorians to watch out for a “FIFA World Cup” lottery scam. Mr Robinson said scammers were sending unsolicited text messages inviting recipients to claim prizes of more than $US5 million by contacting an overseas email address or mobile phone number. By responding to the text, consumers are asked [...]
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CALLS TO APPLY FOR A TAXI LICENCE FROM MONDAY JUNE 28
Posted on 25. Jun, 2010 by admin.
Melbourne taxi passengers, especially those with special needs, will soon benefit from more reliable and timely services with the release of 530 taxi licences including 330 wheelchair accessible taxis. Public Transport Minister Martin Pakula said applications would be accepted from Monday for the new licence release. “People with special needs, those who use wheelchairs and [...]
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HISTORIC DAY FOR AUSTRALIAN WOMEN
Posted on 24. Jun, 2010 by admin.
The appointment of Australia’s first female Prime Minister is an historic day for our country, Minister for Women’s Affairs Maxine Morand said today. “For the first time in our country’s history we have a woman in the highest office in Australia,” Ms Morand said. “This historic event sends an important message to Australian women and [...]
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MONASH UNIVERSITY – A FAIR AND FLEXIBLE AWARD WINNER
Posted on 24. Jun, 2010 by admin.
Monash University has won consecutive Fair and Flexible Employer Recognition awards offered by the Victorian Government for providing best practice, fair and flexible working conditions. The Member for Clayton, Hong Lim, today congratulated the university, which was one of 27 organisations recently recognised by the Minister for Industrial Relations, Martin Pakula, for being at the [...]
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CHILDREN’S SERVICES GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE IN 16 LANGUAGES
Posted on 24. Jun, 2010 by admin.
More Victorian families will be better informed about their rights and what to look for when choosing and using children’s services in Victoria thanks to comprehensive parent information now available in 16 languages. Minister for Children and Early Childhood Development Maxine Morand said the comprehensive Children’s Services guide released last year had now been translated [...]
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同一個世界 —-中國畫家彩繪聯合國大家庭藝術大展》 在墨爾本市政廳成功舉辦
Posted on 23. Jun, 2010 by admin.
同一個世界 —-中國畫家彩繪聯合國大家庭藝術大展》 在墨爾本市政廳成功舉辦 2010/06/23 2010年 6月18日，《同一個世界—-中國畫家彩繪聯合國大家庭藝術大展》在墨爾本市政廳主廳舉辦了隆重的開幕儀式。開幕式由大洋洲文聯副主席達奇先生主持，文聯副主席夏菊花率中國文聯藝術家代表團一行30余人蒞臨展覽開幕式。維州州議員林美豐先生、墨爾本市議員雷士人先生以及駐墨爾本總領事館文化領事陳春梅出席了開幕式並致詞，墨爾本藝術界及政界的200位嘉賓應邀出席了開幕式。 維多利亞州政府林美豐議員在致詞中稱贊此次展覽是聚集了中國頂級畫家的高端展覽；畫展提倡了同一個世界的和諧理念，希望這個理念能進一步加強中澳交流與友誼。墨爾本市政府議員雷士人先生在致詞中希望此次展覽能夠進一步增強兩國人民間的相互了解和友誼。 中國駐墨爾本領事館文化領事陳春梅在致詞中說，《中國畫家彩繪聯合國大家庭藝術大展》充分表現了中國畫家對世界各國文化的關註和欣賞，展示了世界文化的多樣性，表達了中國文化融入世界文化、共創和諧未來的決心和美好願望。 中國美術家協會秘書長劉健發言說，建立在東方美學基礎之上的中國畫，歷史悠久，文脈清晰，傳承有序，形式獨具，它深深地影響著中國文人的文化心理和審美取向，同時也對世界藝術家產生著重要影響。中國需要了解世界，世界也同樣需要了解中國，我們願意把散發著東方文化氣息的中國畫介紹給世界，從而達到相互學習，祈福和平、共同發展的目的。 夏菊花團長在致開幕詞中指出，我們生於同一個世界，雖不同屬於一個國家，但卻有著團結、合作、進步、發展的共同理想，地理環境的不同和文化傳承的差異使這個國際大家庭色彩斑斕、精彩紛呈。我們相信，通過世界各國間的文化交流，必將增進世界各國人民之間的互相了解，促進人類社會的共同發展與繁榮。 文聯代表團藝術家在展覽期間與澳洲藝術家開展了豐富多彩的交流座談活動，他們還參觀了墨爾本市的博物館、美術館，並赴當地文化自然景觀開展寫生，用畫筆記錄了澳洲風情。“同一個世界——中國畫家彩繪聯合國大家庭藝術大展”於2010年6月21日閉幕，短短5天吸引了近5000名參觀者。觀眾透過中國藝術家的作品，以新的視角欣賞了豐富多彩的世界文化，感受了不同國度的風土人情，對中國藝術家的高超藝術水平給予了高度贊賞。
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220,000 VICTORIANS WANT BROADBAND NETWORK NOW
Posted on 23. Jun, 2010 by admin.
New research shows more than 219,000 Victorian households and businesses would take up an NBN grade service if it was offered today, Information and Communication Technology Minister John Lenders said today. Mr Lenders said the research undertaken by Access Economics showed that an estimated 13 per cent of Victoria’s telecommunications market would take up NBN [...]
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BEETLEJUICE TO BATMAN – STEP INTO THE WORLD OF BURTON
Posted on 23. Jun, 2010 by admin.
Movie lovers will be able to delve into the imagination of the man behind some of the most loved films and cult-classics of modern times, Tim Burton, as part of the Brumby Labor Government’s latest Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series. Arts Minister Peter Batchelor today launched Tim Burton: The Exhibition, which comes to Melbourne direct from [...]
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AIR INDIA TO FLY DIRECT DAILY BETWEEN MELBOURNE AND DELHI
Posted on 23. Jun, 2010 by admin.
Victoria is the first state to have secured India’s national airline to fly daily direct services between Melbourne and Delhi in a significant move that will further strengthen trade and cultural ties between Victoria and India. Premier John Brumby and Industry and Trade Minister Jacinta Allan have signed a deal with Air India to fly daily [...]
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BRUMBY LABOR GOVERNMENT SAYS THANK YOU TO CARERS
Posted on 23. Jun, 2010 by admin.
Victoria’s hard working carers are set to receive recognition of the contribution they make to our community through the Victorian Government Carer Card launched by Minister for Community Services Lisa Neville today. “The Brumby Labor Government is standing up for Victoria’s carers by creating this new carer card that will deliver real benefits,” said Ms [...]
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EXTRA HOSPITAL BEDS TO TREAT MORE LOCAL PATIENTS
Posted on 22. Jun, 2010 by admin.
Southern Health Service will benefit from a $13.9 million funding boost as part of a Victorian Government strategy to open more than 100 extra hospital beds to meet a surge in demand during winter. Hong Lim, Member for Clayton said that Southern Health would receive funding for 15 extra local bed allocations. “This funding will [...]
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JOHN BRUMBY – LABOR VALUES – A FAIRER VICTORIA
Posted on 21. Jun, 2010 by admin.
On Saturday 19 June Premier John Brumby spoke on his vision for Victoria. “I want to begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we gather – the Kulin Nation – and pay my respects to their Elders, past and present. And in that context, let me commend to conference our Aboriginal [...]
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BRUMBY SUPPORTS PAY JUSTICE FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKERS
Posted on 21. Jun, 2010 by admin.
In a major boost for pay justice, the Premier, John Brumby, today announced the Victorian Government will back Fair Work Australia’s decision on the pay claim for social workers and community service workers employed in the community sector. Social and community service workers employed by community groups such as Wesley, Yooralla, Melbourne City Mission and [...]
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MEMBERS STATEMENTS – Moonee Valley Youth Services: Step Off dance competition – Thursday, 10 June 2010
Posted on 18. Jun, 2010 by admin.
Mr LIM (Clayton) — On Saturday, 11 April, I attended an event called Step Off. Step Off is a youth hip‑hop dance competition run by Moonee Valley Youth Services in conjunction with the Brimbank City Council, funded and sponsored by the FReeZA program of the Office for Youth. Through the local youth‑led FReeZA committee a large number [...]
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APPROPRIATION (2010/2011) BILL – Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Posted on 18. Jun, 2010 by admin.
Mr LIM (Clayton) — I am delighted to be joining other members in singing praises about this budget brought down by our illustrious Treasurer. Tonight I am going to pay homage. I know that a member in another place will take me to task about using the word ‘homage’, but this is a truly incredible budget. I [...]
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ADJOURNMENT – Consumer affairs: Parke Lawyers – Wednesday 9 June 2010
Posted on 18. Jun, 2010 by admin.
Mr LIM (Clayton) — The matter I raise tonight is for the attention of the Attorney‑General. It relates to the actions of Parke Lawyers in relation to claims for liquidated damages and related legal expenses. The action I seek is that the Attorney‑General initiate an investigation of the practices of Parke Lawyers. Parke Lawyers operates on behalf [...]
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MONASH A WINNER IN THE 2010 KEEP AUSTRALIA BEAUTIFUL VICTORIA AWARDS
Posted on 18. Jun, 2010 by admin.
Monash City won the Cultural Heritage section for the ‘Oakleigh Cemetery Conservation and Sesquicentennial Celebration’ but congratulations go to the Melton Shire Council and the iconic Bells Beach who were the big winners at this year’s Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria Sustainable Cities and Clean Beaches Awards. Environment and Climate Change Minister Gavin Jennings last night [...]
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VICTORIANS GET BEHIND SOCCEROOS AT BIRRARUNG MARR
Posted on 18. Jun, 2010 by admin.
Birrarung Marr will again be transformed into a sea of green and gold as the Socceroos battle to keep their World Cup hopes alive in a do-or-die clash with Ghana this weekend. Sports Minister James Merlino said crowds of up to 18,000 people were expected to flock to Melbourne’s official live site to watch Australia’s [...]
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TRANSFORMING VICTORIA’S ENERGY FUTURE – BATCHELOR
Posted on 18. Jun, 2010 by admin.
The Brumby Labor Government today released a discussion paper setting the scene for how Victoria will cut greenhouse gas emissions, switch to more renewable energy supplies and create a climate change economy over the next decade and beyond. Energy and Resources Minister Peter Batchelor said Victoria’s Energy Future was the start of a conversation with [...]
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REFUGEES RECOGNISED FOR OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY WORK
Posted on 17. Jun, 2010 by admin.
Local residents were amongst twenty refugees who have made remarkable contributions to Victoria were tonight added to the Victorian Refugee Recognition Record (VRRR) at a ceremony during Refugee Week. Minister Assisting the Premier on Multicultural Affairs James Merlino congratulated the new Victorians at a ceremony held at the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre in Melbourne. “The Victorian [...]
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NEW CIRCUS OZ SHOW: YOU’VE GOT TO SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT
Posted on 17. Jun, 2010 by admin.
Arts Minister Peter Batchelor tonight visited the Big Top at Birrarung Marr to launch the world premiere of home-grown, internationally-renowned Circus Oz’s latest show See it to Believe it. Mr Batchelor said for more than 30 years, Circus Oz had been delivering high-energy performances to Melbourne audiences as well as audiences across Australia and around [...]
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MORE SUPPORT FOR WOMEN IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER
Posted on 17. Jun, 2010 by admin.
A groundbreaking pilot project at the Royal Melbourne Hospital is giving women renewed hope in their fight against cancer with the support of trained volunteers. Visiting the hospital today, Health Minister Daniel Andrews officially launched The Bridge of Support pilot project between BreaCan and the combined Royal Melbourne Hospital and Royal Women’s Hospital Breast Service, [...]
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FAMILY VIOLENCE CONTACTS FOR MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITIES
Posted on 17. Jun, 2010 by admin.
New family violence help cards translated into 12 languages will help victims from multicultural communities access information about how to get help. Launching the new help cards today in Darebin, Minister for Women’s Affairs Maxine Morand said while these help cards were a small item, they could make a big difference by helping victims of [...]
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PHAR LAP’S SKELETON TO COME TO MELBOURNE FOR 150TH CUP
Posted on 17. Jun, 2010 by admin.
New Zealand’s national museum, Te Papa, has agreed to loan Phar Lap’s skeleton to the Melbourne Museum to celebrate the 150th Melbourne Cup, Deputy Premier and Racing Minister Rob Hulls announced today. “This is a major coup for Melbourne as New Zealand has never before agreed to lend Big Red’s skeleton to an international museum [...]
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BRUMBY GOVERNMENT AND KIDSAFE JOIN FORCES ON CURTAIN AND BLIND SAFETY
Posted on 16. Jun, 2010 by admin.
The Brumby Labor Government and Kidsafe are joining forces to get more free blind and curtain safety kits into Victorian homes to keep dangerous cords out of the way of babies and small children. At Blackburn North’s New Hope Church playgroup today, Consumer Affairs Minister Tony Robinson said partnering with Kidsafe would raise awareness of [...]
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READY FOR TOMORROW: $631 MILLION BRUMBY GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE OF REGIONAL AND RURAL VICTORIA
Posted on 15. Jun, 2010 by admin.
A new $631 million blueprint unveiled by the Victorian Government today will drive economic growth in regional and rural Victoria by attracting jobs and population growth, major new investment and more opportunities for young people to keep them living and working locally. Premier John Brumby and Regional and Rural Development Minister Jacinta Allan unveiled Ready [...]
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WARNING – WATCH OUT FOR COMPUTER FIX SCAM
Posted on 15. Jun, 2010 by admin.
Consumer Affairs Minister Tony Robinson today warned Victorians to watch out for a telemarketing scam offering to remove viruses from home computers. Mr Robinson said scammers were cold-calling households across the state claiming to have detected a virus and offering to remotely connect to your computer to clear it. Consumers are asked to pay a [...]
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RECORD NUMBER OF DANGEROUS PRODUCTS SEIZED
Posted on 15. Jun, 2010 by admin.
A record number of dangerous products have been seized from Victorian wholesale and retail outlets this financial year, Consumer Affairs Minister Tony Robinson has announced. Mr Robinson said that more than 28,000 unsafe products had been seized from more than 400 outlets across the state. “This tops the 22,100-plus unsafe products seized in 2008/09 and [...]
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FUNDING BOOST TO HELP DEVELOP EARLY DETECTION OF OVARIAN CANCER
Posted on 15. Jun, 2010 by admin.
A revolutionary early-stage ovarian cancer blood test supported by the Brumby Labor Government is set to change the lives of thousands of women in Victoria and around the world. Innovation Minister Gavin Jennings and Health Minister Daniel Andrews today launched a new collaborative effort intended to improve the accuracy of ovarian cancer diagnosis and increase [...]
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APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR $50,000 MEN’S SHED GRANTS
Posted on 11. Jun, 2010 by admin.
Community groups in the Clayton electorate are encouraged to submit an application for funding to build or modify a local Men’s Shed as part of the fourth round of grants opened today. The Member for Clayton, Hong Lim, said the funding will expand on the hugely successful network of Men’s Sheds across the state. “The [...]
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LOCAL BUSINESSES AT RISK OF FURTHER JOB CUTS
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Lunar New Year Greeting
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Festive seasons greetings to all
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NOMINATE OUTSTANDING WOMEN FOR HONOUR ROLL
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ONE YEAR ON AND BAILLIEU FAILS THE CLAYTON ELECTORATE
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BAILLIEU MUST ACT ON FAMILY VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY
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REMEMBERANCE DAY – LEST WE FORGET
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BAILLIEU’S CUTS FAILS LOCAL SCHOOLS ON MAINTENANCE
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BAILIEU CUTS TAFE FUNDING
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CLAYTON ELECTORATE TEACHERS UNDERVALUED BY BAILLIEU
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YOUNG FARMERS LEFT HIGH AND DRY BY BAILLIEU AND WELLS
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BAILLIEU FAILS TO ALERT FAMILIES ON POWER OUTAGES
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BAILLIEU BUNGLES BACKBURNING IN THE YARRA RANGES AND THE DANDENONGS
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COMMUNITIES IN THE DARK ON BAILLIEU’S POWER OUTAGES
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BAILLIEU A ‘NO SHOW’ IN NEGOTIATIONS FOR GIRGARRE JOBS
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LABOR PLEDGES $80.6 MILLION AND NEW FOCUS ON THE ARTS
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EDUCATION FOR LIFE VOLUNTEER AND LEADERSHIP SHOWCASE
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BRUMBY LABOR GOVERNMENT TO ROLL OUT NBN FASTER
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NEW JOBS AS LABOR INVESTS IN VICTORIAN MANUFACTURING
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$7 MILLION TO OPEN OLYMPIC PARK TO WIDER COMMUNITY
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TOO LITTLE TOO LATE ON FAMILY VIOLENCE
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NEW LABOR SHADOW CABINET ANNOUNCED
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ANOTHER LUCKY LOVELL FRIDAY SPECIAL
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BAILLIEU MUST FULLY FUND EQUAL PAY FOR LOW-PAID WOMEN
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LABOR WELCOMES NEW DEPUTY LEADER AND SHADOW MINISTER
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WHEN WILL YOU DELIVER YOUR JOBS PLAN, MR BAILLIEU?
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350 JOBS TO GO AT TOYOTA – BUT WHERE IS BAILLIEU?
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BAILLIEU GOVERNMENT SPINS OUT OF CONTROL ON TRANSPARENCY
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VICTORIAN FULL-TIME JOBS FALL UNDER BAILLIEU
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CAR SALES DROP AS BAILLIEU INCREASES REGISTRATION
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BAILLIEU ABANDONS ENVIRONMENT ONE YEAR ON
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BAILLIEU AXES STANDARD SOLAR SCHEME BY STEALTH
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BAILLIEU’S SOLAR SCHEME SPARKS SAFETY FEARS
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BAILLIEU’S ANTI-WIND FARM LAWS THREATEN PORT FAIRY JOBS
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BAILLIEU’S ANTI-WIND FARM LAWS KILLS OFF JOBS
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BAILLIEU ABANDONS SOLAR COSTING JOBS AND INVESTMENT
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REGIONAL JOBS ON HOLD AS BAILLIEU DITHERS ON SOLAR
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BAILLIEU’S SECRET PLAN TO CHOP UP GREEN WEDGES EXPOSED
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BAILLIEU’S WIND FARM POLICY TO COST RATEPAYERS
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BAILLIEU BACKS BROWN COAL OVER GREEN JOBS