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September 1998 As a result of the accident at the Esso gas plant at Longford on September 25, all Victorian households have been subject to restrictions of gas usage. The State Government has taken various steps to deal with the crisis... Metropolitan Ambulance Service 'Response Report' September 1998 The latest quarterly ‘Response Report’ of the Metropolitan Ambulance Service (MAS) has shown a continuing increase in the demand for ambulance attendances. A $24 million Victorian Archives Centre is being constructed to house Victoria’s historic public records. Chinese Medicine to be registered in Victoria Victoria is to become the first jurisdiction outside of China to provide for the statutory registration of practitioners of Chinese Medicine. New Port Campbell Plan restores parkland at Twelve Apostles The State Government will provide $2.9 million to implement the Final Management Plan for Port Campbell National Park. McNamara orders milk subsidy to stay The Deputy Premier and Minister for Agriculture and Resources, Patrick McNamara, has ordered the Victorian Dairy Industry Authority (VDIA) to put its 1996 decision to end distribution subsidies for remote areas of the state on hold. Restrictions on Liquid Petroleum Gas Restrictions on the sale and transport of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) were announced on September 29 at 1.30pm with immediate effect. The Victorian Government and Business Victoria have released a 225-page handbook to assist Victorian businesses and individual computer users in ensuring their electronic systems are Year-2000 compliant. Victorian Multicultural Commission Grants Program The 1998/99 Small Grants Program of the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) commenced on September 28. Community support needed in gas crisis The Minister for Health and Aged Care, Rob Knowles, has called on families and friends to support one another - especially the elderly and the vulnerable - through the gas supply shortage. The Interact 98 Asia Pacific Multimedia Fesitval will be held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre from 28 - 31 October. Government Directions on Gas Usage The State Government has moved to protect gas supplies for essential services by giving VENCorp - the gas system security agency - the power to instruct households and businesses to stop using gas appliances, following the explosion at Esso's Longford Gas Plant near Sale. Go-ahead for $36m of school projects A total of 48 government schools have been given the go-ahead to begin planning for building projects worth over $36 million. Step-up of Millennium Bug campaign The Government is to intensify its ‘Millennium Bug – Step On It!’ campaign, in light of a ‘high level of apathy or disinterest among small and medium-sized firms.’ Victorian Libraries to expand online information network A new $1.8 million Libraries Online program has been launched to expand public access to the Internet through Victoria’s public libraries. Completion of Government Heritage Restoration Program The 'Renewing Victoria's Past' Report, a review of the Government Heritage Restoration Program during 1997-98, was released on September 21. This year marked the final year of the $16 million program, which began in 1994. New education resources for asthma sufferers The Victorian Government has developed a set of standards designed to assist health professionals to produce quality written asthma education resources for sufferers. Funding available for companies to attend IT Trade Show Victorian multimedia and information technology businesses are being invited to apply for a State Government sponsorship to attend one of the world's largest, most prestigious international IT and multimedia trade fairs - Comdex Fall 98. 1000 new jobs from Call Centre expansion One thousand jobs are expected be created, including almost 600 in country areas, during the next two years as a result of the decision by Postel to expand its call centre operations. Flexible Work Practices Guide launched for Law Firms A new guide to Flexible Work Practices and Policies for women in legal firms has been launched by the Minister for Womens Affairs, Mrs Wade, at the Law Institute of Victoria. Employment Initiative Finds Work for 50,000 Jobseekers The Industry Minister, Mark Birrell, recently announced the placement of the 50,000th jobseeker by the State Government's Community Business Employment Program. Church Report on Education Flawed The Minister for Education, Phil Gude has said the information presented on the level of funding to Victorian schools in a report of a taskforce from the Anglican Church is flawed. First 'Planning Matters' Newsletter The first edition of ‘Planning Matters’, produced by the Office of the Minister for Planning and Local Governmentt, Mr Maclellan, was released in September. An new policing scheme - known as Local Priority Policing - aims to achieve greater community involvement in how police services are provided, better management of resources, and more police accountability. The State and Federal Governments have agreed to allocate a total of $22.5 million in seed funding for the establishment of the Commonwealth Technology Park at the Melbourne Docklands. Docklands Stadium success on import replacement Victorian companies have to date won over $100m worth of materials contracts tendered during the construction process for the Docklands Stadium. Victorian Investment Office to open in Chicago A Victorian Government investment office will be opened in the United States of America in November to attract additional business and investment to the State. Financial Security Program Launched for Young Women The Australis Self Made Girl Program was launched in Melbourne on September 9 by the Minister for Women's Affairs, Mrs Wade and the Federal Minister for the Status of Women, Judi Moylan. The Minister for Health, Mr. Knowles, has outlined details of the $267 million package of healthcare spending resulting from the State Budget and the new Medicare agreement. The Minister for Health, Mr. Knowles, has released a report by Dr Bernard Clarke and Professor Richard Bennett, who investigated recent allegations of waiting list manipulation in Victorian hospitals. Successful Interventions Literacy Initiative The Successful Interventions literacy program operates in a number of Victorian schools to provide support and assistance to students who are underachieving in literacy and numeracy. The Education Department has entered into new agreements with TAFE Institutes, Vocational Education and Training providers and Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) providers which will enable them to enter into agreements with the Distance Education Centre of Victoria (DECV) to teach VCE courses to students over 21. Contracts awarded for traffic cameras and enforcement The contract to provide outsourced administrative support for the Traffic Camera Office and Enforcement Management Unit has been awarded to the LMT Australia Pty Ltd consortium comprising Lockheed Martin IMS (IMS) and the Tenix group of companies (formerly Transfield Defence Systems). Driving Instructors to be registered The Road Safety (Driving Instructors) Bill will require professional driving instructors to possess stipulated minimum skills and knowledge and be of ‘good character.’ For earlier news stories see our Archives. For the latest New Releases from the Victorian Government's main media releases page, see What's New. Page last changed Friday, 04-Jun-2004 05:26:02 EDT |
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(other news from the Government's web site main media releases page and other releases) The Minister for Sport and Rural Development has undertaken to review the relevant legislation in order to remove any uncertainties with regard to the way in which feature doubles bookmakers are able to operate. Victoria's standards for registration have been amended to allow any left-hand drive car more than 30 years old and less than 4.5 tonne gross vehicle mass to be registered and used on Victorian roads without restriction. The Minister for Agriculture and Resources has welcomed Goulburn-Murray Water's decision to increase seasonal water allocations. The State Government will contribute $172,000 to complete infrastructure works at Bendigo's historic Central Deborah Gold Mine. Residents of Bendigo will be able to access radiotherapy services under a combined initiative of the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments. Regional and rural Victorians now have the opportunity to learn about shares and investment through a Australian Stock Exchange and University of Ballarat course. The Minister for Industry, Mark Birrell, has launched a new industry event, Manufacturing Technology Week. The Marine and Freshwater Resources Institute (MAFRI) is to be
relocated to a purpose built development at "The Narrows" in A strategic development plan has been launched for Victoria's caravan industry A time lapse camera showing development of Federation Square has been set up on the Premier's web site. The Ministerial Council on Consumer Affairs has approved changes to the Consumer Credit Code. The Coburg Prison Complex site is being offered for redevelopment. The Minister for Tertiary Education and Training is leading an Educational Mission to South America. Regulation of Victoria's aquaculture industry is to be reviewed. International food industry company Simplot is to consolidate its Australian bakery manufacturing in Melbourne and expand its Echuca operations. The Attorney-General has approved a three per cent salary increase for judicial office holders. The Legal Liability Practitioners' Committee (LPLC) will continue as the sole provider of professional indemnity insurance to Victorian solicitors. The State Government's investment promotion website has been listed among the world's top 100 internet addresses by international publication, Corporate Location. The Premier has announced an environmental management package of an estimated $4.0 million to restore the balance between farming and the environment on grazing land in East Gippsland. |