Investing in new trains also supports more services on the network and more space at peak times.

Mernda and Hurstbridge lines:

• trains every 20 mins to Mernda and Eltham all weekend – up from every 30 mins in the evening and every 40 mins on Sunday morning

• services every 10 mins between the city and Clifton Hill – up from every 15 mins on weekend evenings and every 20 mins on Sunday mornings into the city

Kat Theophanous MP announced that local Parkside Clubs in Alphington will share in more than $18.3 million for 78 new projects through the latest round of the Local Sports Infrastructure Fund.

Darebin Council will receive $452,000 towards repair and renewal to the ground at Pitcher Park, including drainage, levelling and resurfacing with natural turf and renewal of the cricket wicket. 

Labor is making renting fairer and more affordable. 

Building on the more than 150 renters’ reforms Labor has introduced, further reforms to protect renters come into effect on Tuesday.

These reforms will make finding a rental even fairer, faster and more affordable.

Victorians will soon be able to access three hours of free power in the middle of the day, every day of the week.

This could save families up to $300 per year off their energy bills, and up to $1,070 if they have solar panels and batteries.

Victoria’s Midday Power Saver offer will be available from 1 October 2026. 

Henderson Park in Thornbury is set to receive a major upgrade thanks to $498, 600 in new funding from the Victorian Government’s Pick My Park program, including matched funding from Darebin City Council.

This investment will help deliver important improvements to one of our neighbourhood’s most loved local parks, making it an even better place for families, children and neighbours to gather, play and relax.

The Allan Labor Government is making it easier to get the Pill at the chemist without a script.

From July, women over 18 will be able to access the oral contraceptive pill at one of 850 participating Chemist Care Now pharmacies.

This change saves women time and gives them more options to get the care they need.

The Allan Labor Government is delivering more free women’s health clinics because women deserve access to the best specialist care without the burden of cost or excessive travel.

Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas today announced the next round of clinic locations – delivering on our commitment to establish 20 dedicated multidisciplinary clinics across the state.

Member for Northcote, Kat Theophanous MP, today announced a $55,000 grant from the state government to work with the traders of Northcote Rise and local artists to create up to 20 artworks along the street. A further $11,000 grant co-contribution is being provided by Darebin City Council.

Kat Theophanous MP today announced Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association Ltd (VACSAL) is one of 19 successful applicants will share in more than $68,000 from the latest round of the Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program – to help pay for participation in sport carnivals, travel, uniforms, equipment.

The Allan Labor Government is building a stronger, more inclusive health system that works for all Victorians – no matter where you were born or what language you speak.

Minister for Development Victoria and Precincts Harriet Shing recently announced $17 million towards the first round of the Pick My Park program, delivering new and upgraded parks in priority precincts and Train and Tram Activity Centres.

As part of this investment, Henderson Park in Thornbury will receive a $249,200 state contribution towards a major upgrade, alongside another $249,400 from Darebin City Council.

The project will deliver new barbecues and picnic areas, a new shelter with picnic tables and BBQ facilities, renewed park infrastructure, and expanded planting and landscaping.

The Allan Labor Government has opened Victoria’s newest electric bus depot in Preston, accelerating Victoria’s transition from diesel buses to Zero-Emission Buses (ZEBs).

The Preston depot features a Victorian-first overhead gantry charging system that increases space and capacity for the new ZEB fleet to support Victoria’s journey to net zero emissions by 2045.

The Allan Labor Government is delivering real cost-of-living relief to families and making the first day of school extra special with Preps at every government school to receive a free bundle of books and resources.

The 2026 Prep Bags feature five free books selected by a panel of experts to spark a lifelong love of reading and lift every student’s literacy and learning outcomes.

The Allan Labor Government is getting on with delivering world-class healthcare for families in Melbourne’s north eastern suburbs, with major works to expand the emergency department at the Austin Hospital officially underway.

Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Health Infrastructure Melissa Horne today visited the hospital in Heidelberg to make the significant milestone – made possible by a $275 million investment in the Victorian Budget 2024/25.

The Allan Labor Government is making public transport free for every child, every day, everywhere – putting money back in the pockets of parents right across Victoria. 

Acting Premier Ben Carroll and Minister for Public and Active Transport Gabrielle Williams today announced that all passengers under 18 are now able to catch a train, tram or bus for free with their Youth myki card anywhere in the state.