Media Releases

Funding boost for local news across regional Victoria

JMR WITH THE MINISTER FOR COMMUNICATIONS PAUL FLETCHER Funds have started to flow to 107 regional news outlets across the country as part of the… Read More »Funding boost for local news across regional Victoria

From 11:59pm tonight 5 August 2020, regional Victoria will move to COVID-19 Stage 3 restrictions. As the alarmingly high rate of community transmission continues, these… Read More »Stage 3 COVID-19 restrictions in force for regional Victoria from tonight

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH THE MINISTER FOR MINISTER FOR VETERANS’ AFFAIRS AND DEFENCE PERSONNEL DARREN CHESTER Australians are being encouraged to learn more about the… Read More »Researching your family’s Second World War history is easier than ever

As the fight against COVID-19 becomes more serious by the day, there is never a more important time for Victorians to comply with all health… Read More »Compliance with all COVID-19 health advice and restrictions is critical

Primary producers and small businesses in Victoria affected by the 2019-20 bushfires will benefit from time and eligibility changes announced recently. Eligibility criteria for primary… Read More »Extending support for Victorian primary producers and small businesses affected by the 2019-20 bushfires

I have absolute confidence that regional Victorians will rise to the challenge and comply with new Covid restrictions announced by the Victorian Government. Today, there… Read More »New COVIDSafe restrictions for regional Victoria

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH MINISTER FOR COMMUNICATIONS, CYBER SAFETY AND THE ARTS PAUL FLETCHER Funds have started to flow to 107 regional news outlets across… Read More »Funding boost for local news in regional Victoria

As the number of Covid-19 cases linked to the Colac abattoir continues to climb, it is clear that numerous State public health teams should be… Read More »Regional Victoria needs permanent public health teams