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Tim Wiebusch ESM is Victoria’s new Emergency Management Commissioner.

Internationally significant permanent and semi-permanent Gunbower Island wetlands will get a much-needed drink in the coming months, with a flow focussed on efficiency and helping the area recover from the 2022 floods.

Criminals who share their disturbing crimes on social media will face extra jail time under new legislation,

The state government is supporting more students with hands-on training during the final years of school to build the skills they need and ensure they are job ready.

Victoria is open for business – and the state government is creating jobs by cutting payroll tax for small businesses and slashing red tape for cafes, bars and restaurants.

The state government is joining forces with major international and local tourism operators to attract more visitors to Victoria and grow the state’s $40 billion visitor economy.

The state government is delivering stronger protections for Victorians building or renovating their home with reforms introduced to Parliament recently.

Internationally significant permanent and semi-permanent Gunbower Island wetlands will get a much-needed drink in the coming months, with a flow focussed on efficiency and helping the area recover from the 2022 floods.

Superstars from the LA Rams have landed in Melbourne to meet fans ahead of Australia’s first-ever NFL regular season game. It’s just one of the events backed by the state government that creates jobs for Victorians.

The state government is providing more support Victoria’s African communities through the ground-breaking Homework Clubs which have helped increase school participation and completion rates.

The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association of Australia (GAMAA) welcomes the Victorian Government’s announcement regarding its new electrification and efficiency standards and regulations for Victorian buildings.

With good rain across most of Victoria, farmers may be looking to return stock to paddocks following months of containment feeding.

The state government is supporting a Geelong based food manufacturing business to continue to grow and create more jobs.

Agriculture Victoria Livestock and Land Management Extension Officer Neil James said returning stock too early may result in damage or death of deep-rooted perennials such as phalaris, cocksfoot and fescue.

New Dementia Australia data has found an increase in Australians living with dementia, their families and carers reaching out for care and support.

Some of the key items considered and endorsed at the June 2025 Council Meeting included: Revenue and Rating Plan: Council adopted the Revenue and Rating Plan 2025-2029 – one of Council’s key documents required to be updated after a Council election, every four years.

The state government is seeking feedback on a review of the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019 to ensure Victorians can benefit from stronger protections, better safety and standards of work.

Victoria’s next generation of skilled workers has outshone the rest of Australia at the nation’s largest trades and skills competition, returning with the highest number of gold medals.

The state government is backing Victorians farmers with $69 million of drought support packages as they battle through some of the driest conditions in living memory.

The H7 avian influenza response in Victoria has come to an end. The outbreak, which began in February, affected four commercial poultry properties.

Print magazines weren’t expected to survive the digital age, yet they’re still holding on, if not always thriving. In 2024, several news stories highlighted a small but notable resurgence. Publications like Vice, Nylon, and Playboy, which had previously abandoned their print editions, began reviving them, albeit in limited runs.

The state government’s appointment of a new independent Chair and members to support economic growth across Victoria’s regions will unite voices from every part of the state to drive lasting benefits for local communities.  

The state government has introduced a way to build career in the family violence support sector, with a new, fully funded training pathway that removes barriers to education and strengthens cultural safety.

Friday night had some good moments