A new secondary school campus in Seddon is a step closer, with a site adjacent to Victoria University’s Nicholson Street Campus set to be acquired as part of a $236.8 million investment by the Andrews Labor Government to buy the land needed to meet the..
Bayside P-12 College and the Williamstown Football Club today celebrated the creation of an accelerated women’s football program at Bayside’s Williamstown Campus. The accelerated women’s football program will see year 7 to 9 girls training alongside Williamstown Football Club’s recently inaugurated VFLW team. The program..
The Andrews Labor Government has announced another massive package of community upgrades for the inner west as part of the West Gate Tunnel project. Minister for Roads Luke Donnellan has announced $11 million for sporting grounds, waterways, public reserves and local projects as part of..
More schools will have access to volunteers to support students after the Andrews Labor Government delivered $300,000 to expand EdConnect – a program that connects young people with volunteer mentors to provide extra help. Minister for Education James Merlino today visited Bayside College P-12 in..
Footscray families will soon be able to access a new one-stop-shop bringing kindergarten and Maternal Child and Health Services together under one single roof. Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny Mikakos today visited Footscray City Primary School to announce a new integrated early learning centre..
Member for Williamstown, Wade Noonan MP today announced that local Williamstown student, William Penfold will join the Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize tour in 2018, tracing the steps of Australians who served in World War Two. The Andrews Labor Government is providing the opportunity for..
Leading stonemasonry and commercial tiling company Baron Forge Contractors is creating new jobs and expanding its business thanks to a grant from the Victorian Government. The Brooklyn-based national business will invest $3.59 million in an Australian technological first, fully automated production line to create customised..
Three schools in Hobsons Bay have shared in almost $500,000 from the Andrews Government to repair school buildings and facilities. The additional funds mean Williamstown High School, Altona North Primary School and Kingsville Primary School won’t have to sacrifice funding from their school budget to..
The Andrews Labor Government is rebuilding Victoria’s ambulance system after four years of neglect under the former Liberal Government to ensure all community members get the care they need in a critical emergency. Our $500 million plan will improve ambulance response times, employ 450 more..
The Williamstown Swimming and Lifesaving Club has opened new facilities funded by the Andrews Government’s $15 million Emergency Services Volunteer Sustainability Grants program. Williamstown’s iconic lifesaving club was successful in its bid for facilities upgrades, additional resources, and program-development funding, receiving a $25,000 grant..
The Andrews Labor Government’s investment in bigger and better trains continues to deliver new jobs for Melbourne’s west. Member for Williamstown Wade Noonan today announced 175 new positions at the Newport depot to build 65 new High Capacity Metro Trains for Melbourne over the next..
The Andrews Labor Government wants experienced developers to pitch their ideas on how to transform and revitalise a former transport site in Melbourne’s inner west. Member for Williamstown Wade Noonan today announced the registration of interest for the iconic development opportunity at 565-569 Melbourne Road..
As Victorian Labor’s preselection process for the 2018 State Election is now underway, I wish to announce that I will not be seeking preselection for the seat of Williamstown. I entered politics because I wanted to help people – to make a difference in the..
More than 2,000 passengers a day will soon benefit from faster, more reliable train services in Melbourne’s west, with works officially starting on the Kororoit Creek Road level crossing removal and the partial duplication of the Altona loop. Member for Williamstown Wade Noonan today visited..
From walkers to cyclists, even more Victorians can look forward to making tracks on a longer Kororoit Creek Trail. Member for Williamstown, Wade Noonan, joined representatives from Hobsons Bay City Council in Altona today to officially launch the new 2.5km section of the trail, made..
The Andrews Labor Government will add 10 more train services in the peak, every week on the Werribee line from 27 August. Member for Williamstown Wade Noonan, Member for Altona Jill Hennessy and Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced the timetable for the new..
The Western Region Football League Umpires Association, Seddon Auskick and Seddon Cricket Club can look forward to a brighter future thanks to new floodlights at Yarraville’s Hanmer Reserve. Member for Williamstown Wade Noonan joined local club representatives and Maribyrnong City Council today to officially open..
The Andrews Labor Government’s record investment in officers, resources and technology is helping Victoria Police crackdown on crime in Hobsons Bay. Member for Altona District, Jill Hennessy and Member for Williamston District, Wade Noonan said the latest crime statistics show police are making more arrests..