Councils in Melbourne’s west have today launched a united state election campaign calling on all political parties to deliver long-promised infrastructure and services for Australia’s fastest-growing region. An open letter has been issued to Victorian party leaders, urging a clear commitment to deliver key projects already committed to for Melbourne’s west. While Melbourne’s west has welcomed the delivery of significant projects in recent times, including the new Footscray Ho

Let’s Get It Done for Melbourne’s west Melbourne’s west is Australia’s fastest-growing region - home to some of Victoria’s most diverse and hard-working communities, and a powerhouse economy spanning manufacturing, construction, logistics, retail, food production, health, and education. The west is a critical driver of Victoria’s future prosperity, and it is time our infrastructure and services catch up with the people who keep Victoria moving. Our region contributes $57 bill

Media Release - 5 March 2026 The LeadWest advocacy alliance has this week launched an ambitious package of priority projects, calling on all political parties to commit to investing in a more liveable, connected and sustainable Melbourne’s West. Speaking at a special launch event at Parliament House, Chair of LeadWest, Cr Susan Yengi of Maribyrnong City Council, said the region’s rapid growth presents both a challenge and a generational opportunity. “Melbourne’s west is one o

Media Release - 26 February 2026 LeadWest continues to urge the Victorian Government to prioritise and fast-track the Melbourne Airport Rail Project, ensuring it is progressed with the same level of commitment and urgency as the Suburban Rail Loop East, along with the full implementation of the Sunshine Precinct Station Masterplan. This week the Victorian Government released early designs for the Sunshine Superhub and announced that construction has begun on stage one of th

Media Release - 14 November 2025 LeadWest has welcomed two recent announcements by the Victorian Government that will provide better public transport outcomes for Melbourne’s west. On 7 November, the Victorian Government announced two new bus routes for Melbourne’s west, as well as additional services to an existing route. This will provide more than 1500 extra weekly bus services for residents in Tarneit, Truganina, Laverton, Wyndham Vale, Mambourin and Harpley Estate from

Melbourne’s west has enthusiastically welcomed a game-changing announcement from the Hon Catherine King, Minister for Infrastructure...

MEDIA RELEASE 27 FEBRAURY 2025 LeadWest has warmly welcomed yesterday’s announcement by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of $2 billion to...

“ Melbourne’s west has been left behind for too long. We want to unlock investment to provide our residents with transport connectivity,...

MEDIA RELEASE 16 DECEMBER 2024 Over recent months LeadWest has been campaigning for better bus services in Melbourne’s west and has been...

MEDIA RELEASE 15 JULY 2024 LeadWest is the advocacy alliance comprised of Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton and Wyndham...

Media Release 30 April 2024 Over recent months LeadWest has been campaigning for better bus services in Melbourne’s west and has been...

Media Release 12 December 2023 LeadWest has welcomed Infrastructure Victoria’s call for a major overhaul of the state’s bus network and...

Urbanisation is putting increasing pressure on the environment, with the Australian State of the Environment Report 2021 stating that...

LeadWest is asking for State and Federal Government commitment to the full Outer Metropolitan Ring (OMR) including freight rail,...

LeadWest wants to work with State Government departments to review, plan and implement a whole-of-region active and public transport...

Youth mental health is in crisis in Melbourne's western suburbs and many of our young people are missing out on the help they need to...

Health, transport connections and sustainability have been identified as key projects to ensure that Melbourne’s west continues to...

There has been exciting news for the Melton Hospital as a part of the 2022/2023 Victoria State Budget. A total of $2.9 billion will be...

Great news in the Federal Budget for Melbourne’s West! The Government has announced funding for the Western Intermodal Freight Terminal...

Sunshine Station is set to become a Superhub for Melbourne’s West! With Sunshine Station expected to double in size, a new regional...