Plan Melbourne is the Victorian Government’s vision for the city to 2050.

This is an assessment of environmental effects for the Western Highway Project Section 2 Beaufort to Ararat. It represents the final step in the Environment Effects Statement process by providing advice to decision-makers on the likely environmental effects of the proposal, their acceptability and how they should be addressed in relevant statutory decisions.

The former Department of Planning and Community Development developed this report in order to reliably estimate the important contribution volunteering makes to the Victorian economy. Findings from this report breaks down how the dollar value of volunteering is calculated and its economic impact in Victoria.

In 2006, the Victorian Indigenous Affairs Framework (VIAF) outlined the areas likely to have the greatest impact on closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Victorians. From safe family environments and positive child development; through strong cultural identity and the prevention of violence; to economic sustainability for individuals, families and communities - our direction was...

The Victorian Government recognises the importance of the Latrobe Valley to the State’s economy and the enormous contribution the region’s businesses and communities make to Victoria’s prosperity. This is why we are actively responding to mitigate against the effects of the national carbon tax, and establishing a long-term plan for investment and jobs growth in...