Getting rid of four level crossings from Preston while separating cars and trains is a massive win for the community. It makes Bell Street – one of the busiest roads in Melbourne – boom gate free, easing congestion and boosting safety.
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Hi, I’m Kat Theophanous - the Labor Member of Parliament for Northcote in the Victorian Legislative Assembly.
Getting rid of four level crossings from Preston while separating cars and trains is a massive win for the community. It makes Bell Street – one of the busiest roads in Melbourne – boom gate free, easing congestion and boosting safety.
The Labor Government is improving accessibility on the train network with $21.9 million from the budget to upgrade five stations including Lalor, Merri, Thornbury, Victoria Park and Warrnambool.
Women from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences are already contributing to their communities. This program will tap into this talent and make a real impact towards gender equality in the local government sector.
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting the Northcote community to develop a comprehensive vision for the future of Northcote Public Golf Course that balances the diverse needs of local residents.
Four dangerous and congested level crossings in Preston will be gone for good next month, with trains running on a new elevated rail bridge along the Mernda line in May.
Member for Northcote, Kat Theophanous, today announced five local organisations are among almost 80 organisations to receive a share of the Strategic Partnerships Program funding.
Victoria is set to lose billions of dollars in GST revenue under the Commonwealth Government’s new distribution formula, a Victorian Parliamentary Committee has found.
An innovative leadership program will encourage more women to represent their local communities as the Andrews Labor Government continues to support the advancement of women in local government.
Today I want to talk to you about the North – and in particular, what it means to strive for a safe and strong future for the northern region.
Local sporting clubs in Melbourne’s inner-north are one step closer to having a new home, with works progressing off-site on a new shared-use pavilion for Yarra Bend Park on Wurundjeri Country.
The Andrews Labor Government is making an $85 million multi-year investment to secure the future of local creative organisations and creative workers, including in Northcote.
The Fairfield Amphitheatre which has long been a local cultural icon of the Northcote electorate has had its long-term future in our community secured, with the granting of Heritage Protection by the Heritage Council of Victoria.
Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio today officially opened the new Oakover Pocket Park in Preston.
Northcote High School will receive funding from the Accessible Buildings Program, to improve school facilities and infrastructure that supports students and staff with disabilities, thanks to the Victorian Government.
Thornbury will soon be home to Australia’s first dedicated Aboriginal Women & Girls Sport & Wellness Centre, thanks to a $5.35 million investment from the Andrews Labor Government.
Member for Northcote, Kat Theophanous, today announced the commencement of Stage 2 of the school’s transformation, with the appointment of Plan Group Pty Ltd builders to deliver the next phase of this incredible local project.
Yarra Bend Park is on track to be transformed into the ultimate netball sporting hub for the inner north and deliver a brand-new home for Alphington Netball Club.
The Andrews Labor Government is improving environmental outcomes and lowering bills for social housing tenants in the Northcote Electorate with completely gas-free social housing builds.
The preferred route for the new Alphington Link has been selected which will provide a safer cycling and walking path to schools, work, Melbourne’s CBD and nearby suburbs.
Penders Grove Primary School will receive funding from the Accessible Buildings Program, to improve school facilities and infrastructure that supports students and staff with disabilities, thanks to the Victorian Government.