A re-elected Andrews Labor Government will make Northcote City Football Club more inclusive and welcoming for women and girls.

Member for Northcote, Kat Theophanous today announced Mzuri Dance Artistree Fund Inc. is one of 19 organisations to share in more than $852,000 in funding through round two of the Youth Engagement Grants.

Netballers in Melbourne’s northeast now have access to new courts as the Andrews Labor Government improves opportunities for women and girls to get active.

Residents, traders and commuters are encouraged to share their thoughts on the future of 1.28 hectares of Victrack land known as the Grange Spur in Alphington, with a consultation process now open.

Two brand new world-class stations have opened today for passengers in Melbourne’s north, after the Andrews Labor Government removed another four dangerous and congested level crossings from Preston earlier this year.

The Andrews Labor Government’s Women Leading Locally program is officially underway with the first intake of the program meeting to discuss key issues in the sector.

Two brand-new train stations are just weeks away from opening following the Andrews Labor Government removing four level crossings from Melbourne’s north.

The Andrews Labor Government is planning for the future of Melbourne’s active transport network, with a new planning study set to examine how to improve connectivity and safety on two of the city’s busiest bike and pedestrian paths.

Minister for Agriculture Mary-Anne Thomas visited 3 Ravens Brewery, one of Melbourne’s oldest independent craft breweries in Thornbury, and congratulated them on their ‘Hugin’ Smoked Dark Beer which won Best European-Style Lager (excluding Pilsner) at the awards.

Northcote’s High Street will be a hive of activity, celebrating all the inner north has to offer, with the Andrews Labor Government backing a street festival to boost the local economy.

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.