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New Grants For Small Business Trader Groups

The Allan Labor Government is giving multicultural businesses and traders more support, with a targeted grant program backing the positive impact multicultural enterprises have on local economies.

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Helping Vulnerable Victorians And Their Families

The Allan Labor Government is helping families and communities across Victoria – giving more people the dignity of a home, delivering much-needed cost-of-living relief and continuing our nation-leading investments in family violence, LGBTIQA+ and multicultural communities, and our historic truth-telling process with First Peoples.

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New Home For Albert Park Scouts

Albert Park Scout Groups will soon have a modern, purpose-built home, funded by the Allan Labor Government, which will help them to gain life skills, make new friendships and connect with their community.

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Delivering More Rehabilitation Beds In Melbourne's West

People living with mental illness or addiction issues in Melbourne’s west will soon have greater access to the support they need, with the Allan Labor Government expanding public residential rehab facility Westside Lodge.

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Encouraging Students To Embrace ANZAC Spirit

Victorian students are encouraged to explore how Victorians came together to build the Shrine of Remembrance and other war memorials as part of the 2024 Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize competition.

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Turkish Airlines, Welcome To Melbourne

Turkish Airlines’ inaugural flight to Australia touches down in Melbourne today, paving the way for increased international trade and tourism and creating hundreds of local jobs.

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Youth Hub Pilot Taking Shape In Geelong

The Allan Labor Government is improving the lives and wellbeing of young people in and around Geelong with a new Youth Hub providing tailored services and community connections.

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Join The Small Business Ministerial Councils

Applications are now open for people who want to be part of change for Victorian small businesses by joining the Small Business Ministerial Council or Multicultural Business Ministerial Council.

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Marram Nganyin Mentoring Grants Announced

More young Aboriginal people around Victoria will be connected with mentors from within their communities thanks to the Allan Labor Government’s Marram Nganyin Aboriginal Youth Mentoring Program.

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Melbourne Food & Wine Festival Spicing Up The City

More than 200 extra events are set to spark flavour palettes across Melbourne in this year’s Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, with the blockbuster program showcasing Victoria’s vibrant hospitality, agriculture and cultural talent.

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Supporting Victorian Small Businesses This Christmas

More small businesses across Victoria are being supported this festive season, with the launch of a Christmas gift ideas list to help communities across the state buy locally and support small businesses this festive season, made possible by the Allan Labor Government.

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