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Free public transport for Under 18s and Seniors now in effect
Public transport is now free for under 18s, each and every day across the network, while seniors can enjoy free public transport on weekends.
Treaty marks a new era for Victoria
Victoria's parliament has passed landmark legislation, signing a Treaty with First Peoples
Windsor Community Children’s Centre to stay open
The Centre will continue to provide quality childcare into 2026
Landmark Metro Tunnel opens to public
The transformative Metro Tunnel project is now open for Victorians.
Solar for Apartments providing cheaper, cleaner energy
Rebates through the Solar for Apartments program are helping residents upgrade their energy infrastructure
Lights, racquets, action at Royal Avenue Tennis Club
New lights, part funded by the Victorian government, have been switched on at tennis courts in Sandringham
Shape your community with Pick My Park
Your chance to shape the future of green spaces in your community, through a new government initiative.
Home buying more affordable with stamp duty slashed
Save on the cost of your new home, with stamp duty slashed on new apartments and townhouses.
Upgrades for 3 local primary schools
Caulfield South, Gardenvale and Hampton primary schools are all in receipt of funding through the 2025/26 Victorian budget, with new gymnasiums and classrooms among the exciting upgrades.
Families save with free public transport for kids
As part of a suite of budget initiatives to help families save, the state government is introducing free travel on public transport for under 18s, while seniors can benefit from free public transport on weekends.
Clubs to benefit from upgrade to Peterson Reserve
Great news for Highett West Cricket Club, Hampton Hammers Football Club and East Sandringham Junior Football Club, with the Labor Government funding upgrades at Peterson Street Reserve in Highett.
Work begins on a new Hampton Pier
In an exciting development, work has begun to construct a new Hampton Pier.
More trains for the Sandringham Line
In a boost to rail commuters across the inner south east, the Labor state government has announced an increase to the number of services on the Sandringham Line. It means trains will run every 10 minutes between peak, down from every 15 minutes.
Transformation complete at Sandringham East Primary School
Sandringham East Primary School has undergone major upgrades, with the final new classrooms completed marking the end of a decade-long modernisation project.
Upgrades to patient care at Moorabbin and Sandringham hospitals
Upgrades to facilities at both Sandringham and Moorabbin hospitals are set to make for better patient experiences for locals, and deliver shorter wait times for surgery.
Progress continues at Hampton East social housing site
The social housing site in Hampton East is set to deliver a 16% increase in social housing, delivering a total of 285 new homes. April marked the structural completion of the first building on the site.
New Carnegie Memorial Pool opens
The brand new Carnegie Memorial Pool has opened. The redevelopment supported by Federal and State Labor Government, and the City of Glen Eira.
New buildings for Hampton East School
New buildings are officially open at the Hampton East School, thanks to a $12million investment by the Labor Government.