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Kew Court House receives statewide award for revitalisation
Kew Court House and former Police Station has been awarded the Planning Minister’s Heritage Award for 2012.

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The Victorian Indigenous Honour Roll – an Australian first
Twenty outstanding Indigenous Victorians have been inducted to the nation’s first-ever Indigenous Honour Roll.

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Premier presents 2011-2012 Spirit of ANZAC Prize recruits
Congratulations to the 10 lucky Victorian High School students who have secured their place on this year’s coveted 2011-2012 Premier’s Spirit of ANZAC Prize overseas study tour.

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Ricci Marks Award 2012

The Ricci Marks Award recognises individual achievements and aspirations of young Indigenous people in training, education, arts, sport, culture and community leadership.

Nominations are now open until 13 March 2012!

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Board and Statutory Appointments
The Minister for Planning is seeking Expressions of Interest for Statutory Board positions in the building and plumbing industry, Heritage Council of Victoria and Growth Area’s Authority.

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Victorian Floods

In early 2011, heavy rains and flooding across Victoria caused extensive damage to many parts of the state. For financial assistance or to donate to the Red Cross visit the DHS website.
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Kew Court House receives statewide award for revitalisation