Nearly $50,000 has been awarded to support five local crime prevention projects under the latest round of the Victorian Government’s Community Safety Fund grants.

An old inaccessible concrete channel in Sunshine will be transformed into a network of revegetated open space in a major coup for the local community.

The Andrews Labor Government today announced $500,000 in grants to help support research projects which explore multiculturalism, community resilience and polarisation, marginalisation and violent extremism.

St Albans students most in need are getting extra support at school to achieve their best and break the cycle of disadvantage, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s record boost to equity funding.

The Andrews Labor Government is preparing to provide additional mental health support to the LGBTI community if the Turnbull Government’s unnecessary marriage equality plebiscite proceeds.

A major construction blitz as part of the removal of two level crossings in St Albans, will take place during an extended rail and road closure in October and November.

The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with implementing Family Violence Royal Commission recommendations through further investments in support services for victims of family violence and sexual assault and the appointment of an Implementation Monitor.

St Albans students will have regular access to a doctor and the healthcare they need at school.