Archive for September, 2010
OPPOSITION LAUNCHES ATTACK ON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Posted on 30. Sep, 2010 by admin.
Opposition Leader Ted Baillieu has again shown his complete contempt for the people of Geelong by slamming the city’s role in the hosting one of the world’s biggest sporting events, the UCI Road World Championships, Sports Minister James Merlino said today. Mr Baillieu today wheeled out Shadow Sport spokesman Hugh Delahunty to launch a bizarre [...]
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SOLAR ENERGY TO BECOME MORE AFFORDABLE FOR VICTORIANS
Posted on 29. Sep, 2010 by admin.
“Solar paint” that produces affordable solar energy for households could soon be a reality thanks to a $5 million Brumby Labor Government grant to Victorian researchers announced today by Innovation Minister Gavin Jennings. Attending the OzBio2010 Conference’s Public Forum Biosciences and Global Warming – options for low CO2 Energy Production, Mr Jennings said making household [...]
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VICTORIANS URGED TO NOMINATE THEIR LOCAL SPORTS HEROES
Posted on 29. Sep, 2010 by admin.
Victorians have just one week left to nominate their local sports heroes, sporting clubs and associations for the Brumby Labor Government’s Community Sport and Recreation Awards. Sports Minister James Merlino said the awards – now in their 14th year – provided a great opportunity for Victorians to acknowledge those who had invested their time and [...]
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WALLARA CLIENTS TAKE FIRST STEP ON INFORMATION HIGHWAY
Posted on 29. Sep, 2010 by admin.
People living with a disability in Dandenong and Keysborough can now develop new information and communication technology skills, thanks to a $35,000 grant from the Brumby Labor Government. Joining the celebrations in Dandenong today, Community Development Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said the Internet for People with a Disability project would enable clients of the Wallara community [...]
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NATIONAL POLICE REMEMBRANCE DAY: HONOURING THE FALLEN
Posted on 29. Sep, 2010 by admin.
Acting Premier Rob Hulls and Police Minister Bob Cameron today paid tribute to all Victoria Police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty during a ceremony to mark National Police Remembrance Day. Mr Hulls said since 1853, 151 Victoria Police officers had died in the line of duty, making the ultimate [...]
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BIG BOOST FOR BUSINESSES HOPING TO THINK SMALL
Posted on 29. Sep, 2010 by admin.
Victorian businesses will have the opportunity to increase their competitiveness by using small technologies in their products, processes or services, thanks to a $6.5 million Brumby Labor Government program. Innovation Minister Gavin Jennings today launched the first round of the Small Technologies Industry Uptake Program (STIUP) which was a key part of the $10.5 million [...]
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M1 MAJOR WORKS COMPLETE AS FREEWAY TRAVEL IMPROVES
Posted on 28. Sep, 2010 by admin.
Major works on CityLink and the Monash Freeway as part of the Brumby Labor Government’s $1.39 billion M1 Upgrade project are complete, with the additional inbound lane to fully open to traffic on Sunday, in time for return to school traffic next week. Acting Premier Rob Hulls and Roads and Ports Minister Tim Pallas today [...]
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BAILLIEU MISSES BUSHFIRE POLICY COSTING DEADLINE
Posted on 27. Sep, 2010 by admin.
Opposition Leader Ted Baillieu today failed to meet today’s 5pm deadline to submit his bushfire policies to the Department of Treasury and Finance for costing – an offer extended by the Victorian Government. Treasurer John Lenders said in an unprecedented move the Brumby Labor Government had written to the Opposition offering the full resources of [...]
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AAMI PARK TO BE OFFICIAL AFL GRAND FINAL LIVE SITE
Posted on 27. Sep, 2010 by admin.
Footy fans without a ticket to this weekend’s epic AFL Grand Final replay will be able to watch every minute of the clash on giant screens at a special free live site at AAMI Park. And supporters will be able to soak up all the excitement of Australian sport’s biggest day when the winning team [...]
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BRUMBY GOVERNMENT BOOST FOR VICTORIAN SENIORS
Posted on 27. Sep, 2010 by admin.
Seniors from multicultural groups across Victoria will receive a significant boost in support from the Brumby Labor Government, Acting Premier Rob Hulls announced today. Mr Hulls announced three key initiatives to support over 700 Senior Citizens groups that receive funding through the Victorian Multicultural Commission Community (VMC) grants program: A 40 percent increase in funding [...]
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50 TRAMS ORDER FOR MELBOURNE CREATES LOCAL JOBS
Posted on 27. Sep, 2010 by admin.
Dandenong based company Bombardier will design, construct and maintain 50 new low floor trams for Melbourne as part of an $807.6 million investment by the Brumby Labor Government including a new tram maintenance and storage depot at Preston. Public Transport Minister Martin Pakula said Melbourne had the world’s largest operating tram network and carried 175.6 [...]
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VICTORIA’S HEALTH REVEALED IN NEW STUDY
Posted on 27. Sep, 2010 by admin.
The health and well-being of Victorians has been revealed in a new Brumby Labor Government survey. Health Minister Daniel Andrews said the results of the 2008 Victorian Population Health Survey provided, for the first time, health data on all of the state’s 79 local government areas. “The Brumby Labor Government is committed to boosting access [...]
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NOMINATIONS CLOSING FOR OUTSTANDING WOMEN
Posted on 24. Sep, 2010 by admin.
Minister for Women’s Affairs Maxine Morand today reminded Victorians that they only have until 13 October to nominate women for the 2011 Victorian Honour Roll of Women. “Our Honour Roll is the perfect opportunity to publicly recognise the contribution and achievements of remarkable women from all sections of the Victorian community,” Ms Morand said. “Women [...]
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SKILLS REFORM STRENGTHENED WITH $37.6 MILLION BOOST
Posted on 24. Sep, 2010 by admin.
Every apprentice will have access to the Victorian Training Guarantee as part of a $37.6 million Skills Reform funding boost designed to enhance hands-on training. Skills and Workforce Participation Minister Bronwyn Pike said the investment would improve the flexibility of the Victorian Training Guarantee for apprentices and ensure more young people without a post high [...]
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$42 MILLION TO REDUCE HOMELESSNESS IN VICTORIA
Posted on 24. Sep, 2010 by admin.
Six new flagship projects to reduce homelessness and provide better support to those at risk of being homeless form the centrepiece of a $42 million Victorian Government’s strategy to tackle homelessness, unveiled today by Premier John Brumby. Joined by Housing Minister Richard Wynne and representatives of the homelessness sector at the Inner South Community Health [...]
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CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS IN VICTORIA – KNOW YOUR BUSHFIRE DISTRICT
Posted on 23. Sep, 2010 by admin.
Victoria’s Total Fire Ban district boundaries will now align with the Fire Danger Ratings, Victorian Bureau of Meteorology weather districts and local government areas, Member for Clayton, Hong Lim said today. “The Brumby Labor Government is bringing in this change to reduce confusion and ensure the public receive clearer, simpler information and warnings about days [...]
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VICTORIAN JOB BOOST THROUGH INDIA TRADE PLAN
Posted on 23. Sep, 2010 by admin.
A new international trade plan will help to create more Victorian jobs by supporting local businesses to tap into new and emerging opportunities in India, one of the world’s largest and fastest growing economies. The Premier John Brumby today launched the Engaging India – Victoria’s Plan to Build Trade, Investment and Collaboration with India plan [...]
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NEW FUNDING TO SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS
Posted on 22. Sep, 2010 by admin.
The Victorian Fijian Sports Club has received a $1500 Victorian Government funding boost to support volunteers. Member for Clayton Hong Lim MP announced today that The Victorian Fijian Sports Club had received $1500 from the latest round of Victorian Volunteer Small Grants. He said the organisation had received the grant for its Fiji Independence Day [...]
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$45 MILLION KINGSTON CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT TAKES SHAPE
Posted on 22. Sep, 2010 by admin.
Building works on the Brumby Labor Government’s Stage 2 redevelopment of the Kingston Centre are on track for completion next year. Visiting the site in Cheltenham today, Health Minister Daniel Andrews inspected construction on the project that will boost access to vital sub acute hospital beds and rehabilitation services for older people in Melbourne’s south [...]
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WATCH OUT FOR NEWSPAPER, ONLINE AD AND TELEPHONE SCAMS IN THE CLAYTON ELECTORATE
Posted on 22. Sep, 2010 by admin.
Consumer Affairs Minister Tony Robinson today warned Victorians in the Clayton electorate to watch out for con artists advertising non-existent goods in local newspapers and online. Mr Robinson said Consumer Affairs Victoria had received a spike in calls from the southern suburbs, all reporting a scam advertisement for a caravan. “The Brumby Labor Government is standing up for [...]
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LOCALS HONOURED IN MULTICULTURAL AWARDS
Posted on 22. Sep, 2010 by admin.
More than 180 individuals and organisations have been formally recognised for their contribution to promoting cultural harmony in Victoria. The Premier John Brumby presented the annual Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence at a special ceremony at Government House. Mr Brumby said the Victorian Government established the awards in 2002 to recognise and reward the contributions [...]
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ACMI WELCOMES A RECORD ONE MILLION VISITORS
Posted on 21. Sep, 2010 by admin.
The Australian Centre for the Moving Image has welcomed over one million people through its doors over the last 12 months, smashing previous attendance records. Minister for the Arts Peter Batchelor today announced the milestone which caps off a bumper year for ACMI. “The past year has seen ACMI really hit its stride with the [...]
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HULLS VISITS MOORABBIN DEFENCE AND AEROSPACE FIRM
Posted on 21. Sep, 2010 by admin.
Deputy Premier Rob Hulls today visited Marand Precision Engineering in Moorabbin and thanked workers for their role in securing Victorian contracts for the massive Joint Strike Fighter program. Mr Hulls, accompanied by Member for Bentleigh Rob Hudson, addressed workers as he toured the Moorabbin firm which is currently developing a proposal with global defence firms [...]
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Demolition begins to make way for the new Ronald McDonald House Family Room
Posted on 21. Sep, 2010 by admin.
Demolition of part of the children’s wing at the Monash Medical Centre in Clayton started this month to make way for a brand new family refuge unit for the parents of children who are being treated at the hospital. Situated next to the children’s paediatric ward, the new refuge is for the families and carers [...]
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SOLAR POWER STATION TO BE BUILT IN VICTORIA’S NORTH-WEST
Posted on 21. Sep, 2010 by admin.
Victoria is set to have the largest solar power station in Australia with the Victorian Government committing $100 million to a new large-scale solar development in the State’s north-west. In Mildura, Mr Brumby announced that the Victorian Government would back a bid by energy company TRUenergy to develop a major new solar plant south of [...]
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林美豐州議員舉辦第17屆克雷頓多元文化晚會
Posted on 19. Sep, 2010 by admin.
林美豐州議員舉辦第17屆克雷頓多元文化晚會 聯邦部長克林出席並作主旨發言 一年一度的維州多元文化盛事-克雷頓多元文化晚會於9月19號星期日在史賓威金輝大酒樓隆重舉行。和往年一樣，今年的晚會吸引了來自20多個不同種族，一百餘社團、企業等各界人士近550多位賓客。今年的特邀主講嘉賓是澳大利亞聯邦眾議院議員、聯邦文化部長及地區事務部長克林（Simon Crean）。其它嘉賓包括：澳大利亞聯邦議員博克、 聯邦議員格芬、 維州健康部長安德魯、 維州農業及小企業部長哈珀、 維州金融、水利及旅遊業部長候丁、 維州體育、青年事務及協助州長處理多元文化事務部長梅林努、維州消費者部長羅賓遜，以及眾多維州議會議員、市長，市議員。 十幾年來，由維州眾議院議員、維州州長亞洲商務特別顧問林美豐主辦的克雷頓多元文化晚會一直深受歡迎，在推動多元文化事務方面具有積極意義，已成為維州慶祝及弘揚多元文化的盛事。今年的晚會由林美豐辦公室職員-楊昶以英語、國語雙語主持；鄭毅中太平紳士提供了攝像。林美豐在歡迎辭中提到，這場年度盛宴已經成為不同種族會面、交流的機會，以及維州社團和企業與政府溝通的橋樑。他感謝一直以來支持晚會的各界人士和志願者團隊，並由衷感激對競選活動提供捐款的眾多個人和團體。 在華人社區廣受歡迎的女高音歌唱家呂楓的開場演唱後，主講嘉賓、聯邦部長克林在全場熱烈掌聲中上台作主旨發言。作為前澳洲貿易部長，克林是澳洲政壇領袖當中訪問中國次數最多的一位；在這個月吉拉德成立澳洲新內閣後，克林擔任了文化部長及地區事務部長的新職責。自從1990年入選聯邦眾議院，今年是克林第8次成功當選聯邦議員；2001年至2003年擔任工黨領袖，2007年12月至2010年6月擔任澳洲貿易部長。克林表示，他十分讚賞林美豐在推動維州多元文化發展發麵所做出的成績，並非常認同移民為澳洲經濟、文化、及社會發展所做出的巨大貢獻；對於即將在11月舉行的維州大選，他表示，由布朗比領導的維州工黨政府一向和聯邦政府精誠合作，成績斐然，如果連任，勢必為維州的發展和民眾生活帶來更多益處。 晚會在歡樂氣氛中進行，來自不同文化背景的表演嘉賓帶來了豐富多彩的節目：澳洲-緬甸協會的獨舞、猶太青年歌手Segal帶來的中文歌《天堂》、墨爾本亞匯舞蹈社表演的民族舞-《愛在人間天堂》、以及越南社區一家三口的吉他彈奏。席間，林美豐邀請克林部長及一眾維州部長分別為多年來支持多元文化的團體和個人，以及諸位表演嘉賓頒發了感謝證書。晚會由林美豐辦公室職員戴維斯、楊昶、李根、鮑晶、鄧文蝶、陳夏娜等籌劃，高朋滿座，觥籌交錯，再次展現了克雷頓區多種族和諧共處的風貌。(图左：林美丰议员， 图中：前墨尔本市长苏震西， 图右：联邦部长克林)
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MISSING IN ACTION KIM WELLS RUNS FROM LENDERS DEBATE
Posted on 17. Sep, 2010 by admin.
Ted Baillieu’s choice as the next Treasurer of Victoria has twice declined to turn up to a public debate on the performance of the Victorian economy, the state of the budget and the costings of Opposition promises. Treasurer John Lenders said Kim Wells was asked to participate in a debate on Stateline tomorrow night and [...]
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WEAK BAILLIEU A ‘PRAY FOR RAIN’ OPPOSITION LEADER
Posted on 16. Sep, 2010 by admin.
Opposition Leader Ted Baillieu has revealed himself as a weak “pray for rain” politician who would be a significant threat to Victoria’s prosperity and security, the Minister for Water, Tim Holding, said today. After earlier claiming Victoria would run out of water in a matter of weeks and going to the last election promising a [...]
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PHAR LAP’S SKELETON JOINS THE 150TH MELBOURNE CUP PARTY
Posted on 16. Sep, 2010 by admin.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Racing Rob Hulls today unveiled the skeleton of Australia’s greatest racehorse as part of the150th Melbourne Cup celebrations. Mr Hulls said the skeleton of the champion racehorse would be one of the highlights of this year’s Spring Racing Carnival and was expected to attract 350,000 visitors to the Melbourne Museum. [...]
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES GROW FROM DESALINATION GREEN ROOF
Posted on 16. Sep, 2010 by admin.
Victoria’s new desalination plant will feature a living ‘green roof’ larger than the MCG and the biggest in the southern hemisphere. Premier John Brumby today announced that local Somerville company Fytogreen had secured a $4.3 million contract to design, install and maintain a landscaped, living green roof on top of the desalination plant in [...]
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JOBS BOOST UNDER STRONG LOCAL CONTENT REQUIREMENTS
Posted on 16. Sep, 2010 by admin.
More than 5500 Victorian jobs were created and 22,500 secured last financial year under strong Brumby Labor Government requirements for major projects to feature content from Victorian companies. Industry and Trade Minister Jacinta Allan today welcomed a report showing that 2009/10 had been the Government’s most successful year yet for creating new jobs through its [...]
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MELBOURNE’S SPORTS PRECINCT REMAINS A WORLD LEADER
Posted on 16. Sep, 2010 by admin.
Record crowds of more than 1.96 million people flocked to Melbourne Park and the sporting and entertainment precinct last year, cementing the city as a world leader in hosting major events. Sports Minister James Merlino said the Australian Open tennis and international music acts had helped the precinct secure its highest attendance on record and [...]
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Premier’s Letter to the Editor
Posted on 16. Sep, 2010 by admin.
Dear Editor, I announced a Royal Commission into the devastating 2009 bushfires to prevent such a disaster from ever happening again. Today, I am as determined as ever to make Victoria as fire-safe and fire-ready as possible. Our Government has now accepted in part or in full 66 of the 67 final recommendations from [...]
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LOCAL COUNCILS ‘INSPIRED’ FOR 2010 SENIORS FESTIVAL
Posted on 15. Sep, 2010 by admin.
Victorians from all corners of the State are set to enjoy the 2010 Seniors Festival thanks to over $205,000 in Brumby Labor Government grants to help councils hold events from 3 to 10 October. “The festival is Victoria’s largest and most popular statewide event for seniors,” Ms Neville said. “Now in its 29th year, this [...]
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MONASH UNI PART OF $1.5 MILLION GRANT TO DEVELOP POSTURAL MONITORING DEVICE FOR LOWER BACK PAIN SUFFERERS
Posted on 15. Sep, 2010 by admin.
Lower back pain is Australia’s most common musculoskeletal ailment and sufferers may soon benefit from a groundbreaking postural biofeedback device being developed at the Austin Hospital thanks to a $1.5 million Brumby Labor Government grant. Innovation Minister Gavin Jennings said the device, which provides “live” feedback to the wearer on correct posture and movements, could [...]
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STRONG BUDGET SHOWS RESULTS OF STRONG LEADERSHIP
Posted on 15. Sep, 2010 by admin.
Victoria’s finances are the strongest in the country with a AAA credit rating, a $644 million surplus and surpluses now and into the future as reported in the Victoria’s financial report card released today. Releasing the Annual Financial Report, Treasurer John Lenders said the strong budget was a result of taking the tough decisions to [...]
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EAST BENTLEIGH DEFENCE AND AEROSPACE JOBS BOOST
Posted on 15. Sep, 2010 by admin.
An East Bentleigh electronics company will make complex wiring for major defence and aerospace projects, creating 80 new jobs, after an injection of funding from the Brumby Labor Government Industry and Trade Minister Jacinta Allan said Cablex’s new pursuit would boost highly-skilled jobs and enable the company to triple its defence and export sales over [...]
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MCG’S GREAT SOUTHERN STAND RECEIVES $55 MILLION BOOST
Posted on 15. Sep, 2010 by admin.
Melbourne’s iconic MCG will remain the jewel in the crown of Victoria’s world-class sporting precinct thanks to a $55 million upgrade to the ground’s Great Southern Stand. Premier John Brumby and Sports Minister James Merlino today joined Melbourne Cricket Club President David Meiklejohn and AFL Chief Executive Andrew Demetriou to release plans for the redevelopment [...]
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BRUMBY GOVERNMENT AND AFL PROMOTE RESPECT FOR WOMEN
Posted on 15. Sep, 2010 by admin.
Young footballers will be targeted as part of a Brumby Labor Government and AFL partnership to reduce the incidence of violence against women, Deputy Premier and Attorney-General Rob Hulls said today. Mr Hulls said the new partnership with the AFL would produce a DVD to inform young and aspiring footballers about the important issues that [...]
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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