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Future Brumby Labor will invest $208.2 million in education for life – The Year 9 Experience
Posted on 16. Nov, 2010 by admin.
Premier, John Brumby, today unveiled a once-in-a-generation transformation of secondary schooling, to teach young Victorians the life skills they need for the future. Mr Brumby said a future Labor Government would invest $208.2 million in Education for Life: the Year 9 Experience – to give government secondary school students the opportunities available at leading private [...]
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BUILDING BETTER HOSPITALS FOR ALL VICTORIANS
Posted on 15. Nov, 2010 by admin.
Victorian families will have access to even better health facilities and more hospital beds under a $746 million health boost from a future Brumby Labor Government. Premier of Victoria John Brumby, today unveiled Labor’s Let’s keep building hospitals policy. “To rise to the challenge of over 1000 Victorians turning 65 every week, we need to [...]
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LABOR PLEDGES $24.7 MILLION TO KEEP VICTORIA’S MUSIC INDUSTRY ROCKING
Posted on 13. Nov, 2010 by admin.
Victoria’s thriving music industry will rock even more under a future Brumby Labor Government, with $24.7 million to be injected into a new contemporary music headquarters and expansions of Victoria Rocks and FreeZACentral to support more up and coming musicians. Making the announcement today alongside two-time ARIA Hall of Fame inductee Rick Grossman (Divinyls/Hoodoo Gurus) [...]
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LABOR TO STRENGTHEN VICTORIA’S RICH CULTURAL DIVERSITY
Posted on 13. Nov, 2010 by admin.
Victorians from diverse backgrounds will receive support to help preserve their culture and languages and improved access to government services in a $19.2 million package under a future Labor Government. Mr Brumby said the centrepiece of the package was greater investment in subsidising community language schools to help preserve languages amongst the next generation of [...]
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LABOR’S $140.2 MILLION BOOST FOR GRASSROOTS SPORT
Posted on 12. Nov, 2010 by admin.
A future Labor Government will inject $140.2 million into grassroots and elite sport so local clubs remain the backbone of communities and Victoria continues to strengthen its title as the world’s sporting capital, Premier John Brumby announced today. Mr Brumby said Labor would continue to invest heavily in modern sporting infrastructure and programs for the [...]
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BRAESIDE PARK INCLUDED IN $14.9 MILLION PLEDGE FOR KIDS PLAYGROUNDS ACROSS VICTORIA
Posted on 07. Nov, 2010 by admin.
A future Labor Government will invest $14.9 million in a network of adventure playgrounds in parklands across Victoria, Premier John Brumby announced today. Mr Brumby was joined by Environment and Climate Change Minister Gavin Jennings and Labor Member for Mordialloc, Janice Munt, at Braeside Park today to announce the funding commitment for 15 new and [...]
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BRUMBY PLEDGES 300,000 VICTORIAN JOBS
Posted on 05. Nov, 2010 by admin.
The Premier, John Brumby, today vowed to keep the jobs coming, pledging to create 300,000 new Victorian jobs over the next five years. Launching a new $20 million commitment to securing jobs in the manufacturing industry, Mr Brumby said Labor was determined to deliver disciplined budgets and the right economic policies to keep the jobs [...]
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JOHN BRUMBY – STRONG LEADERSHIP FOR THE TIMES AHEAD
Posted on 03. Nov, 2010 by admin.
This morning I have been discussing trades skills with young people from Geelong. Our $194 million skills plan will create new opportunities and even more choices for our young people – and a clear path to a rewarding job. Today, I am announcing that every student in a government school aged over 15 years will [...]
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ANOTHER NEW ICT HQ FOR MELBOURNE WITH 50 NEW JOBS
Posted on 28. Oct, 2010 by admin.
New Zealand information and communication technology (ICT) company, Xero Limited, has chosen Melbourne for its Australian headquarters, with the expectation of creating more than 50 new jobs over five years. Information and Communication Technology Minister John Lenders congratulated the company on choosing Melbourne for its Australian headquarters and for the jobs boost. “The Brumby Labor [...]
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SECRET MILLIONAIRE BRINGS 60 NEW ICT JOBS TO MELBOURNE
Posted on 28. Oct, 2010 by admin.
Hot off Channel Nine’s current The Secret Millionaire series, Melbourne entrepreneur Karl Redenbach is starting a new venture which will create 60 new jobs and promote Victoria’s information and communication technology (ICT) expertise internationally. Minister for Information and Communications Technology John Lenders welcomed Online Services Corporation (OSC), at the global launch event at Telstra in [...]
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JERSEY BOYS PREMIERE SEASON WORTH OVER $100 MILLION
Posted on 28. Oct, 2010 by admin.
The smash hit Australian premiere season of Jersey Boys has generated an impressive $108 million in economic benefits for Victoria in just over a year. Tourism and Major Events Minister Tim Holding said nearly 600,000 people attended the show, with 142,000 people, or almost 25 per cent, from interstate or overseas. “Jersey Boys left Melbourne [...]
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AAA HERE TO STAY UNDER A BRUMBY LABOR GOVERNMENT
Posted on 26. Oct, 2010 by admin.
Today the Brumby Labor Government received a AAA credit rating for its disciplined financial management from respected international credit rating agency, Standard and Poor’s. Treasurer John Lenders said the rating reflected Victoria’s healthy budget despite taking a financial hit from the Global Financial Crisis. In giving its rating on Victoria’s finances report today Standard and [...]
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ANOTHER GOOD ECONOMIC REPORT CARD FOR VICTORIA
Posted on 26. Oct, 2010 by admin.
Victoria, the economic engine room of the nation, received another good economic report card this time from independent economics consultancy Access Economics who today released a comparison of the states’ economies. Treasurer John Lenders said the report showed that the Brumby Labor Government had successfully invested in job-creating infrastructure to fill the void left in [...]
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VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT GRANTS ASSIST COMPANIES BUILD GLOBAL MARKETS
Posted on 21. Oct, 2010 by admin.
The Brumby Labor Government is providing $410,000 in grants to help three Melbourne companies improve their global competitiveness, save money on production costs and create local jobs. Attending AusBiotech today, Innovation Minister Gavin Jennings and Industry and Trade Minister Jacinta Allan said the grants to medical diagnostics company Universal Biosensors, GlaxoSmithKline Australia and SGE Analytical [...]
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NEW WORLD CLASS CANCER WARD FOR BOX HILL HOSPITAL
Posted on 21. Oct, 2010 by admin.
The Brumby Labor Government’s $407.5 million redevelopment of Box Hill Hospital will include a new state-of-the-art cancer ward to meet growing demand. Touring the building site today with Member for Burwood Bob Stensholt and Member for Forest Hill Kirstie Marshall, Health Minister Daniel Andrews announced the inclusion of a new cancer inpatient ward and refurbishment [...]
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JOINT STEM CELL STUDY TO INVESTIGATE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Posted on 21. Oct, 2010 by admin.
A $2.2 million project by Victorian and Californian researchers will assess whether stem cell therapies can be used to combat diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis and Type-1 diabetes, and help organ transplant recipients. Speaking at AusBiotech 2010 in Melbourne today, Innovation Minister Gavin Jennings said the Brumby Labor Government had contributed $575,505 to the project, [...]
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VICTORIA WILL BE BETTER BY DESIGN WITH $14 MILLION BOOST
Posted on 21. Oct, 2010 by admin.
Victoria’s position as a centre of excellence in design was further strengthened today with the launch of the Brumby Labor Government’s $14 million design action plan. Launching the Victorian Design Action Plan 2011-2015 at CobaltNiche today, Innovation Minister Gavin Jennings said the plan would stimulate growth in the use of design in Victoria and contribute [...]
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$800,000 FUNDING BOOST FOR VICTORIA’S ROCK EISTEDDFOD
Posted on 14. Oct, 2010 by admin.
A re-elected Brumby Labor Government will provide an $800,000 funding boost so Victorian students can return to the stage for the annual Rock Eisteddfod Challenge. Youth Affairs Minister James Merlino said the Brumby Labor Government would contribute $200,000 a year over four years to the Rock Eisteddfod Challenge Foundation so the dance, drama and design [...]
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IBM R&D LAB TO BE ESTABLISHED IN MELBOURNE
Posted on 14. Oct, 2010 by admin.
The Prime Minister Julia Gillard and the Premier of Victoria John Brumby today announced IBM will establish a world-first global research and development laboratory at the University of Melbourne. The new centre, which will be created with the support of the Gillard and Brumby Labor Governments, will be the first IBM global research and development [...]
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160 MORE JOBS THE FOCUS OF $110 MILLION ICT ACTION PLAN
Posted on 13. Oct, 2010 by admin.
Victoria is set to capitalise on securing the hub of the $43 billion National Broadband Network (NBN) and create a new era of economic prosperity with a $110 million Information and Communication Technology (ICT) action plan to create jobs and keep Victoria ahead of the pack. Information and Communication Technology Minister John Lenders said Victoria [...]
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ELECTRIC VEHICLES HIT VICTORIAN STREETS FOR UNIQUE TRIAL
Posted on 06. Oct, 2010 by admin.
Premier John Brumby today launched Victoria’s groundbreaking Electric Vehicle Trial, with more than 50 organisations and 180 households across the state to participate in the five-year trial. Mr Brumby was joined by Roads and Ports Minister Tim Pallas to announce details of a world-leading trial and encouraged Victorians to go electric and apply to take [...]
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GOVERNMENT AND VRFISH SIGN NEW FUNDING AGREEMENT
Posted on 05. Oct, 2010 by admin.
The Brumby Labor Government has granted VRFish, the body representing Victoria’s recreational fishers, funding of $423,500 a year from the Recreational Fishing Licence revenue. Minister Responsible for Fisheries Joe Helper said the development of a formal grant agreement fulfils the Government’s commitment to provide a more secure funding base for VRFish. “The funding agreement will [...]
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2011 AUSTRALIAN OPEN TO GO TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL
Posted on 05. Oct, 2010 by admin.
The countdown has begun for the 2011 Australian Open and the world-class tennis tournament promises to go to a whole new level, Sports Minister James Merlino said today. Joining Tournament Director Craig Tiley at Melbourne Park, Mr Merlino said January’s Australian Open promised to be the biggest and the best in its 106-year history. “Victorians [...]
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FANS TO PAINT AAMI PARK, RED, BLACK AND WHITE
Posted on 01. Oct, 2010 by admin.
Footy fans will be able to watch every minute live of tomorrow’s epic AFL Grand Final replay between Collingwood and St Kilda on giant screens at Melbourne’s newest stadium AAMI Park. And supporters will also be dancing all night long to international superstar Lionel Richie and other first-class entertainment at a free concert to mark [...]
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LAUNCH OF A MONTH OF AWARNESS FOR COMMUNITY SAFETY
Posted on 01. Oct, 2010 by admin.
The Brumby Labor Government’s ongoing push to increase and promote community safety took another step forward today with the launch of Community Safety Month by Police and Emergency Services Minister Bob Cameron. “This month there will be a host of activities, including Fire Action Week, and a range of events by Victoria Police and emergency [...]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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