Cardinia residents are set to benefit from more great community facilities thanks to the latest round of funding from the Andrews Labor Government.

Economic growth, retail spending and a huge pipeline of construction work have made Victoria the best performing economy in Australia, despite national and global economic headwinds.

The Andrews Labor Government is urging drivers to take extra care around schools, as thousands of Victorian students return to classrooms this week.

Latrobe Valley businesses will be further supported to grow and thrive, thanks to a new program from the Andrews Labor Government.

The Andrews Labor Government has awarded $19,184 to community organisations in Latrobe City to address local crime and safety issues under the Community Safety Fund.

The Andrews Labor Government has awarded $23,750 to community organisations in Baw Baw Shire to address local crime and safety issues under the Community Safety Fund.

Kids and families are the winners with a $1.5 million revamp of the Gembrook Leisure Park play space and skate-park, thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government.

Musicians in Eastern Victoria looking to amp up their latest projects are being urged to get their applications in for the latest round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Music Works program.

The Morwell community has been given a major boost, with Bocce Australia receiving funding from the Andrews Labor Government’s Significant Sporting Events Program to host 2020 Australian Bocce Championships.

Grassroots sports clubs across Eastern Victoria Region are being encouraged to apply for funding to upgrade equipment, buy new uniforms, boost administration capabilities and improve training for officials.

Public transport users in the Latrobe Valley can look forward to easier access to services, with works underway to build a new car park at Morwell Station thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.