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• 16 Feb 2012 Regional Victoria Living Expo cooking with gas
  Making the move to regional Victoria can be rewarding, and above all it is beneficial to Victoria’s overall economy
• 10 Feb 2012 Flood recovery funding for South Gippsland
  Funding is now available to support the South Gippsland Shire Council carry out repairs across the region
• 12 Feb 2012 Funding helps rebuild flood damaged communities across Victoria
  Further Flood Recovery Community Infrastructure Funds announced to help rebuild and repair public infrastructure in flood-affected communities across Victoria
• 01 Feb 2012 Victorian Bushfire Recovery three year report released
  Much has been achieved across the 32 impacted communities in the past 12 months and ongoing assistance will continue to help families and individuals rebuild their lives
• 17 Jan 2012 Grants bring top shows to regional victoria
  Funding supports eight arts company tours to regional Victorian areas
• 12 Jan 2012 Support for Bendigo Library redevelopment
  Concept plan images of the updated Bendigo Library façade will be on display in the library foyer for the public to see
• 12 Jan 2012 $100 million boost for regional infrastructure
  The Local Government Infrastucture Program is supporting local council initiatives to upgrade vital infrastructure
  
• 19 Dec 2011 Flood Repair Advisory Service
  The Flood Repair Advisory Service is providing free advice and support to flood-affected households throughout the rebuilding and repair process
• 08 Dec 2011 Boost for ICT Geelong
  Funding will allow ICT Geelong to build on past achievements and assist the continuing development of the ICT sector in the region
• 05 Dec 2011 Subsidised loans available for Marysville’s recovery
  The Marysville and Triangle Investment Subsidy will be available through Rural Finance
• 05 Dec 2011 New website maps out roads closed due to floods, fires and other emergencies
  People will be able to find out which roads are closed on interactive maps in real time
• 30 Nov 2011 Funding for Gannawarra Shire infrastructure projects
  Funding gives the Shire the ability to identify local priorities and make decisions about new infrastructure needs and improvements
• 30 Nov 2011 New Laws give greater security to Farm Businesses
  A scheme making it compulsory for creditors to offer mediation to farmers before commencing debt recovery proceedings commences on 1 December 2011
• 30 Nov 2011 New visitor centre opens a gateway to Gannawarra
  The new facility will help increase the profile of Cohuna and the region while bringing a boost to the local economy
• 29 Dec 2011 Boost for Port Welshpool Long Jetty
  The 900 metre Long Jetty is the longest in Victoria and is an important piece of maritime history
• 25 Dec 2011 Work begins on Grand Strzelecki Track
  The Grand Strzelecki Track will add a walking trail that will entice even more visitors and help stimulate new economic and social activities for local communities
• 23 Nov 2011 Mobile Business Centre Regional Tour
  The Mobile Business Centre provides free business mentoring and face-to-face assistance for Victorian businesses
• 18 Nov 2011 Iluka mineral sands freight train commences trial operation
  Improved efficiency through removing the need for B Double trucks to carry the mineral sands all the way from Hopetoun to Hamilton
• 18 Nov 2011 Trains return to Clunes
   Clunes residents having access to a daily return train to Melbourne via Ballarat
• 16 Nov 2011 Investment in Norlane businesses, jobs and housing
  This development will boost Geelong's economy and provide training and employment for locals, including Norlane residents
• 09 Nov 2011 Regional Victoria Living Expo to entice treechange
  The Expo is about discovering what Victoria's regions have to offer from career to education, housing, businesses, relocation services and more
• 04 Nov 2011 Victorian universities work together to help regional Australia
  Research project to counter detrimental issues facing regional Australia
• 03 Nov 2011 Round two of RDAF opens
  A further $200 million is now available for Round Two of the Regional Development Australia Fund
• 03 Nov 2011 Boost for country football and netball
  Working together the government and clubs can ensure country football and netball clubs continue to be the backbone of their communities
• 03 Nov 2011 Funding for potential Geelong-area geothermal plant
  The Geelong Geothermal Power Project could result in a 140-megawatt (mW) geothermal power plant providing clean, renewable power for 100,000 homes
• 02 Nov 2011 Partnerships deliver new era of manufacturing excellence for Geelong
  Manufacturing companies will be linked with a suite of leading research institutions
• 26 Oct 2011 Marysville conference centre a step closer
  The government is inviting interested parties to put forward their credentials and ideas for the project
• 20 Oct 2011 New Horsham runway opened
  The Aerodrome provides an important service with up to 20,000 aircraft movements each year
• 19 Oct 2011 Support for Werneth grain storage facility
  The new facility and improvements to road infrastructure will generate significant benefits for the region
• 19 Oct 2011 Deadline extended to access bushfire business loans
  Small businesses and primary producers in the state's bushfire-affected communities will now have until 31 December 2011 to apply for concessional loan packages
• 18 Oct 2011 Bendigo Showgrounds upgrade
  The Bendigo Showground Masterplan is a leading example of how show societies can forecast and plan for regional events of the future
• 14 Oct 2011 National prize to Horsham freight hub
  Wimmera Intermodal Freight Terminal awarded Economic Development Australia’s 2011 national Economic Development Partnerships Award
• 12 Oct 2011 Regional Development Victoria Annual Report tabled
  Regional Development Victoria's Annual Report for the 2010-2011 financial year
• 11 Oct 2011 Funding for innovative Bendigo broadband projects
  Applications are sought for Bendigo projects that develop innovative broadband solutions to boost productivity
• 11 Oct 2011 Funding for innovative Ballarat broadband projects
  Applications are sought for Ballarat projects that develop innovative broadband solutions to boost productivity
• 11 Oct 2011 Funding for innovative Geelong broadband projects
  Applications are being sought for Geelong projects that develop innovative broadband solutions to boost productivity
• 07 Oct 2011 Boost for future of manufacturing in Ballarat
  The new facility will enhance Ballarat’s capacity to meet the training needs of the diverse and rapidly evolving manufacturing sector in western Victoria
• 07 Oct 2011 Tourism recovery funding for Marysville
  Funding is part of a coordinated approach to support the Marysville region's on-going recovery
• 06 Oct 2011 Victorian regions bound to grow and prosper
  Building on positive trends in regional growth and supporting locally driven solutions
• 05 Oct 2011 Regional Leadership grant announced for Committee for Ballarat
  Leadership Ballarat and Western Region program is expected to assist 120 emerging leaders
• 05 Oct 2011 Elmore Field Days redevelopment opened
  The new and improved facilities provide a great foundation for the future of the Elmore Field Days
• 04 Oct 2011 Masterpiece exhibition opens in Ballarat
  Australian Modern Masterpieces from the Art Gallery of New South Wales is open daily at the Art Gallery of Ballarat until Sunday 27 November 2011
• 01 Oct 2011 Premiership for regional Victoria
  The Geelong Football Club is the highest profile organisation representing regional Victoria on Australia's stage
• 28 Sep 2011 Viterra to build 200,000-tonne Grain facility at Dooen
  Construction of a $10 million grain receival facility at Dooen, adjacent to existing processing and packing facility
• 29 Sep 2011 Food and Wine Festival set to harvest Victorian regional produce
  The Harvest Picnic at Hanging Rock provides significant branding opportunities for the Macedon Ranges
• 28 Sep 2011 Investigation into better deal for regional media outlets
  Review to address improving the Victorian Government's relationship with regional and rural media outlets
• 28 Sep 2011 Mildura Master Plan taking shape
  Plans for the transformation of Mildura's riverfront precinct and the overhaul of the town's airport passenger terminal have received further support
• 28 Sep 2011 Investment to help Seymour build flood resilience
  The flood mitigation project will reduce the town's vulnerability to flooding
• 27 Sep 2011 Bendigo Discovery Centre set for $200,000 injection
  A hidden gem just waiting to be discovered has today been granted a $200,000 boost
• 27 Sep 2011 New Bendigo equine hospital opens
  Bendigo's equine industry will be supported by a new purpose-built veterinary facility
• 26 Sep 2011 Visitor numbers set to increase with launch of upgraded MV Queenscliff Ferry
  The upgrade is tourism investment which will provide a significant economic boost to the region through the creation of increased employment opportunities and the economic benefits associated with attracting increased patronage
• 23 Sep 2011 Population growth presents opportunities for the Gippsland region
  The Victorian Government's vision for regional and rural Victoria includes an important role for Gippsland in supporting the state's future growth and prosperity
• 20 Sep 2011 Regional growth critical to Victoria’s future
  Regional Victoria now accounts for around a quarter of the state's economic output
• 19 Sep 2011 Investment to strengthen regional arts
  Regional Partnerships funding will support and strengthen Victoria's network of professionally-managed regional art galleries and performing arts centres through agreements with the councils that own and operate these facilities
• 06 Sep 2011 Ballarat wins another world-class event
  Rowing's international governing body has awarded the 2014 FISA World Masters Rowing Regatta to Ballarat to host the event at Lake Wendouree in 2014
• 07 Sep 2011 Flood study for Donald
  The study will improve the accuracy of flood behaviour predictions for the Richardson River
• 02 Sep 2011 Funding Wangaratta Festival of Jazz
  Raising the event's national profile, helping attract more visitors and underpinning the long-term sustainability of the festival
• 02 Sep 2011 Government seeks partnership with regional business leaders
  The Dialogue with Regional Industry project will support growth and jobs creation in regional and rural Victoria
• 01 Sep 2011 New regional focus for Sunraysia modernisation
  Emphasis on water on demand and help for people who can no longer use their land for irrigation
• 01 Sep 2011 More time to apply for Fire Ready Communities grants
  Grants of up to $30,000 will be available under the program for community safety projects and up to $100,000 for community network projects
• 31 Aug 2011 Port of Geelong records massive increase in trade
   34 per cent increase in throughput at the Port of Geelong a welcome boost for both the port and for the Barwon community
• 26 Aug 2011 Support for Hit Geelong strategy
  Online marketing activities to attract business and industry investment to the region
• 29 Aug 2011 Historic Maldon station reopened
  The station was originally built during the massive Victorian railway construction program of the 1880s
• 26 Aug 2011 Golden Plains combined town halls upgrade complete
  Each community hall has received much-needed improvements ensuring they continue to function as central hubs of community and social life in these towns
• 25 Aug 2011 Young farmers urged to apply for cash grants
  Grants of up to $10,000 to enhance the productivity and sustainability of young farmers' businesses
• 23 Aug 2011 Regional Cities may go back on line
  Feasibility work has commenced examining the return of passenger trains between Victoria's second, third and fourth largest cities, Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo
• 18 Aug 2011 Deadline for flood assistance extended
  The Government has extended the deadline for concessional loans and clean up and restoration grants to ensure people are not under undue stress
• 15 Aug 2011 Geelong cruise ship business case progresses
  Potential to provide enormous economic benefits to the Geelong and surrounding region
• 14 Aug 2011 New Chief Executive to lead Regional Development Victoria
  RDV has attracted a strong leader with experience in regional infrastructure development, economic development and investment attraction
• 11 Aug 2011 V/Line maintenance facility brings 30 jobs to Ballarat
  Potentially less V/Line train cancellations or carriage reductions due to problems that can now be addressed in Ballarat
• 09 Aug 2011 East Gippsland food and wine strategy launched
  A Strategy to help support small to medium producers entering regional and metro markets within Victoria
• 09 Aug 2011 $500,000 for Yarram drainage and streetscape works
  CBD Drainage Upgrade and Streetscape Improvement Project to improve the economic and social revitalisation of the Yarram township
• 05 Aug 2011 Support for East Gippsland Towns Industrial Strategy
  Manufacturing, construction and other industrial activities play an important role in East Gippsland's regional economy
• 02 Aug 2011 More mining jobs for Castlemaine Goldfields
  This is great timing given the current high gold prices and sentiment for this precious metal
• 01 Aug 2011 Hamilton at forefront of lamb research
  New lamb researchers recruited and state-of-the-art research and animal handling facilities to be built
• 28 Jul 2011 $20 Million grains investment
  In coming seasons five new lentil varieties and two new types of peas are expected to be released
• 28 Jul 2011 Discussion paper: Port of Geelong well-placed for future relocation of car trade
  The Paper is an important step forward in potentially relocating the car trade to Geelong
• 21 Jul 2011 Significant revitalisation for Wodonga
  The central Wodonga project is extremely important for regional Victoria and is the first new project to be managed by the Urban Renewal Authority
• 21 Jul 2011 Art Gallery of Ballarat redevelopment
  Gallery redevelopment realises significant restoration works and a major extension of the function hall
• 21 Jul 2011 Studying made easier for regional students
  Increasing alliances between universities and Vocational Education and Training providers in regional Victoria
• 20 Jul 2011 Councils receive youth inclusion boost
  Grants provide support for Councils to increase capacity and opportunities for young people in rural and regional Victoria to partcipate in local government decision making processes
• 19 Jul 2011 New public and social housing investment in Grampians Region
  Properties are being delivered as part of a larger investment in social and public housing across Victoria
• 18 Jul 2011 Glenorchy Hall to be refurbished
  Funding will relocate and refurbish hall facilities damaged by the September 2010 floods
• 18 Jul 2011 Building a safer future for bushfire-prone communities
  Supporting innovative, locally-identified and locally-managed projects across high-fire-risk communities
• 14 Jul 2011 Apollo Bay dredge replaced
  The Colac Otway Shire is set to purchase a brand new dredging vessel to service the Apollo Bay Harbour
• 13 Jul 2011 Local innovation rewarded in Coleraine and Warrnambool
  Regional communities use innovative market-based strategies to address significant local challenges
• 13 Jul 2011 Great South Coast Plan discussed with industry
  Discussions focused on economic development, leadership and actions for the region
• 13 Jul 2011 Funding to support Clunes, Creswick and Talbot
  Targeting areas which have been identified as experiencing disproportionate levels of entrenched and complex disadvantage while also having great opportunities for growth and prosperity
• 13 Jul 2011 Flood fund to boost Maryborough food industry jobs
  Specialist manufacturer of flat bread products and supplier to major supermarket chains will be a valuable addition to Maryborough's industrial base
• 12 Jul 2011 Central Highlands Regional Plan discussed
  Roundtable discussions focus on economic development, leadership and further actions for the region
• 12 Jul 2011 Farm families program to help with flood recovery
  Program to help communities devastated by flooding earlier this year
• 12 Jul 2011 Wimmera Southern Mallee in focus
  The event was to engage with local business and industry leaders and roundtable discussions would focus on economic development, leadership and actions for the region
• 12 Jul 2011 Ballarat Action Plan launched
  The Plan reflects a focus on in improving the social and economic future of the Ballarat region
• 08 Jul 2011 Loddon Mallee North priorities in focus
  Swan Hill hosts community and business leaders to discuss local priorities in the Northern Loddon Mallee Region
• 08 Jul 2011 Country town's grass roots projects supported
  Creating new prosperity, job opportunities and a better quality of life
• 08 Jul 2011 New opportunities for country towns
  Program invests in nine regional and rural communities which have been identified as experiencing disproportionate levels of disadvantage while also having opportunities for growth and prosperity
• 06 Jul 2011 New vision for manufacturing in the Ballarat region
  Strengthening and re-invigorating local industry and supporting regional growth strategies
• 05 Jul 2011 Studying made easier for regional students
  Initiative aims to increase alliances between TAFE institutes and universities to deliver a greater range of higher education programs in regional centres
• 06 Jul 2011 Historic Maldon Railway Station restored
  The $590,000 reconstruction works to the Maldon Railway Station are now complete
• 05 Jul 2011 Government launches $1 billion boost for regions
  The new fund will provide the largest ever budget for regional development, creating exciting opportunities for regional cities and country communities
• 01 Jul 2011 Government invests in Marysville's economic recovery
  Encouraging new investment in Marysville and Triangle as the community continues to recover from the 2009 bushfires
• 25 Jun 2011 Communities welcome V/Line trains back to the Border
  Trains return to north-eastern Victoria and southern New South Wales for the first time since November 2008
• 24 Jun 2011 New f-factor scheme to help prevent bushfires
  The scheme further encourages electricity distribution businesses to reduce fires started by their assets
• 24 Jun 2011 Kiewa jobs boost from new manufacturing plant
  The expanded Danone Murray Goulburn plant will create 50 new jobs in the Kiewa Valley
• 23 Jun 2011 Boost for regional and rural council planning

  Development and implementation of the seven Regional Growth Plans will be carried out with $700,00 funding support

• 22 Jun 2011 Plywood mill secures Myrtleford jobs
  The mill utilises state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and technology and will operate in an environmentally sustainable way
• 22 Jun 2011 New Loan Scheme to support bushfire-affected small businesses
  The scheme will allow bushfire-affected businesses to apply for concessional government loans
• 22 Jun 2011 Tank rebates extended for bushfire-affected households
  The grants help Victorians use water wisely and contribute to overall water efficiency
• 21 Jun 2011 Flood clean-up funding continues
  Further assistance to Councils for flood clean-up activities
• 21 Jun 2011 Support for flood-stricken businesses
  Further assistance for flood affected communities, food producers and small business
• 20 Jun 2011 Government thanks bushfire communities
  Community contribution towards the massive bushfire reconstruction and recovery effort acknowledged
• 20 Jun 2011 Ongoing support for Victorian bushfires recovery
  Grants program to strengthen leadership and resilience in bushfire-affected communities
• 10 Jun 2011 RDV Funded Project wins sustainability award
  Godfrey Hirst Australia recognised for introducing best-practice sustainability initiatives into their daily business operations
• 09 Jun 2011 Geelong investment attraction strategy launched
  The Geelong Ring Road Employment Precinct investment strategy could attract more than 10,000 jobs
• 08 Jun 2011 Redeveloped Library opens in Euroa
  Libraries are essential community infrastructure that bring the community together and connect it to the wider world
• 08 Jun 2011 Warrnambool leads the way on water harvesting
  The Wannon Water project is believed to be the first of its kind in Australia
• 06 Jun 2011 Regional Growth Fund roadshow

  Regional Growth Fund roadshow puts local priorities in focus

• 03 Jun 2011 Visionary project for Central Geelong
  Vision II – A Future for Central Geelong initiative
• 03 Jun 2011 Future vision for Geelong Racecourse funded
  The Geelong Racecourse Masterplan will ultimately lead to better facilities and infrastructure for the racecourse precinct
• 03 Jun 2011 Regions can accommodate more growth
  Regional Victoria's population is being exceeded by Melbourne's growth across the past decade
• 03 Jun 2011 Funding for Living Ballarat
  The framework will set out a plan to harvest more of this water to cater for the city's growing population
• 02 Jun 2011 V/Line Albury line trains to recommence
  Each V/Line Albury line train should have five passenger carriages and 370 seats
• 31 May 2011 Bushfires Implementation Plan tabled
  The Bushfires Implementation Plan outlines the extensive measures being taken to improve Victoria's response to future bushfires
• 31 May 2011 Second Victorian container port a step closer
  The new legislation commitments to the development a second Victorian container port and cater for projected growth
• 27 May 2011 Soccer boost for Ballarat
  Top facilities like the Ballarat Regional Soccer Facility are what the future of sport in regional Victoria is all about
• 24 May 2011 New board brings sound leadership skills to G-MW
  Board brings a combination of knowledge and expertise in the water industry, primary production, finance, risk management, governance and business
• 24 May 2011 Funding for new East Gippsland TAFE Campus in Sale
  The new facility will deliver enhanced tertiary programs and opportunities
• 23 May 2011 Flood recovery jobs set to start flowing

  Applications are open for the one-year program which is expected to create over 150 part time jobs

• 23 May 2011 Fish stocking breathes new life into Lake Natimuk
  Lake Natimuk is being stocked with 10,000 rainbow trout
• 23 May 2011 World snooker event to showcase Bendigo
  The Australian Goldfields Open will be played in Bendigo from 18-24 July 2011
• 20 May 2011 Funding for Charlton Park sports redevelopment
  The grant will be used for the development of detailed plans to support the transformation of the area
• 19 May 2011 Clean-up and recovery grants for South Gippsland
  Businesses, primary producers and not-for-profit organisations suffering direct damage as a result of the March flood event can now apply for one-off clean up and restoration grants
• 18 May 2011 Latrobe Community Health Service opens in Bairnsdale
  This development will further improve the community's access to the range of health services
• 18 May 2011 Bairnsdale oncology and dialysis unit opens
  The new facility houses nine oncology chairs and nine dialysis chairs
• 18 May 2011 Support for young farmers
  More young farmers will be able to benefit from the Young Farmer Finance Scheme
• 17 May 2011 Additional funding for regional tourism flood relief
  Funding will be used to deploy a strategic national advertising campaign to encourage visitation to flood affected regions
• 17 May 2011 Regional Rail Link works to commence in July
  Maintenance, improvements and the Regional Rail Link at set to commence to improve reliability and capacity
• 17 May 2011 Approval for 4,000 new homes in Ballarat

  The plan is an important step towards accommodating an expected population of 120,000 people by 2026 within Victoria's fastest growing regional city

• 16 May 2011 Regional Victorian community halls in the spotlight
  Funding to support community arts programs run in regional community halls
• 14 May 2011 More affordable homes for Wangaratta
  This quality housing meets high standards for design and environmental sustainability, meaning real savings for the tenants
• 14 May 2011 $40 million flood recovery boost
  Additional funding for regional community infrastructure and businesses affected by the 2010/11 Victorian floods
• 14 May 2011 Government delivers record funding boost to regional and rural Victoria
  A wide-range of programs and initiatives to support jobs and growth in regional and rural Victoria will be funded through RDV
• 13 May 2011 2011-12 Federal Budget

  Infrastructure upgrades to hospitals and health services, funding for regional education and the Regional Development Australia Fund

• 13 May 2011 Boost for Bendigo Airport
  State Government investment will support the enhancement and upgrading of infrastructure at public-use regional airports
• 13 May 2011 Defence Manufacturing boost for Bendigo
  Thales Australia has reveived an order for an additional 101 Bushmaster troop carriers
• 05 May 2011 Country Events Funding
  Funding will support regional organisations delivering sports, music, visual arts, food, wine and multicultural festival events
• 03 May 2011 Bushfire-affected households get continuing support
  Helping people in bushfire-affected communities rebuild and assisting landowners across Victoria
• 03 May 2011 Boost for Regional Arts
  The Regional Arts Transformation package will bring new opportunities for regional Victorians to experience the best of the arts
• 03 May 2011 $21.5 million boost for regional aviation and manufacturing
  Commitment to enhancing and upgrading infrastructure at public-use airports across regional Victoria and enhancing Geelong's manufacturing base
• 03 May 2011 Government helps with flood recovery

  Government provides more than $12 million to help with flood recovery activities across Victoria

• 03 May 2011 Ongoing support for Murrindindi bushfire recovery
  Communities across Murrindindi Shire hardest hit by the devastating 2009 bushfires will receive a funding boost to assist with their ongoing recovery
• 02 May 2011 Marysville and Triangle community making progress
  Report shows promising signs of economic recovery and business confidence in Marysville and Triangle following the 2009 bushfires
• 29 Apr 2011 Boost for Bendigo's Dental School
  Research shows medical professionals trained in regional areas are more likely to remain in the area thus boosting medical services
• 27 Apr 2011 Assistance package for flood-affected Victorian irrigators
  A voluntary acquisition package has been announced to help irrigators on the Lower Loddon floodplain recover and protect the region from future flooding
• 21 Apr 2011 Stage one of Tarra Trail opens
  The opening of this first stage of the picturesque Tarra Trail is great timing ahead of the popular Tarra Festival
• 19 Apr 2011 New Shepparton medical school
  A new medical school in Shepparton will boost the local workforce
• 14 Apr 2011 Extra Flood Relief For Local Councils
  Additional funding to support local councils manage local volunteering efforts in the flood aftermath
• 12 Apr 2011 Latrobe Valley growth plan boosted
  Latrobe Valley growth plan is being enhanced by the appointment of new skills officers
• 12 Apr 2011 New Committee for Gippsland launched
  The Committee's goal is to achieve inspirational results across the Gippsland area
• 11 Apr 2011 Gallipoli Park re-opens as Marysville continues to rebuild
  Following significant bushfire damage the park has been redeveloped as a place representing new life in the town
• 11 Apr 2011 Trains return to Stawell
  The Overland train, which operates three weekly return rail services between Melbourne and Adelaide, will make an extra stop at Stawell
• 11 Apr 2011 Skilled Stadium overhaul to proceed
  Doug Wade Stand to be redeveloped and include a new Community Wellness and Education Centre
• 08 Apr 2011 Harness racing coming to Swan Hill
  A new state-of-the-art harness racing track will see harness racing for the first time at Swan Hill
• 08 Apr 2011 Face-lift for Bendigo greyhounds
  The redevelopment will provide state-of-the-art facilities for greyhound racing and its patrons
• 08 Apr 2011 Regional Growth Fund money set to flow
  The Regional Growth Fund will be operational from 1 July 2011.
• 07 Apr 2011 Boost for Latrobe Valley Business
  A $10 million stimulus package to attract strategic investment that will lead to sustainable jobs in the Latrobe Valley
• 01 Apr 2011 Tech centre offers Echuca regional training

  A new multi-milliondollar Echuca Technical Education Centre offers skills training in electrotechnology, automotive, engineering, construction and plumbing trades

• 31 Mar 2011 Regional Community Health Hub at Deakin University Geelong
  Deakin University's Regional Community Health Hub is expected to accommodate 1500 new students and172 new staff
• 31 Mar 2011 Revamped River Foreshore opens at Nelson
  Nelson and surrounds will enjoy lifestyle and economic benefits following the completion of a revitalisation of the Glenelg River foreshore
• 31 Mar 2011 Additional Student Accommodation for Deakin University
  The Government will commit $10.2 million towards new regional student accommodation for Deakin University’s Warrnambool and Waurn Ponds campuses
• 25 Mar 2011 Princes Highway upgrade to Winchelsea kicks off
  The project involves the construction of a four lane, dual carriageway on the stretch of highway from Waurn Ponds to Winchelsea
• 24 Mar 2011 Rural Councils Victoria to receive additional State Government funding
  Rural Councils Victoria will continue to support the state's 38 regional shires with a funding boost from the State Government
• 22 Mar 2011 Up-front reimbursements for flood-affected councils
  Flood-affected councils across Victoria will be eligible to receive up-front money for flood recovery works
• 21 Mar 2011 Plan to ensure long-term future for tertiary education in Gippsland
  Tertiary Education Plan for Gippsland to address gaps in participation and attainment levels between large parts of Melbourne and regional Victoria
• 21 Mar 2011 Additional support for flood-affected Victorian's
  The State Government is offering flood-hit Victorians a new package with almost $12 million in flood recovery funding
• 20 Mar 2011 Helping secure water supplies for Gisborne
  The Gisborne Recycled Water Scheme project will help secure supply of water to irrigate high value crops
• 18 Mar 2011 Victoria's Record-breaking harvest
  Victoria’s food producers have broken production records for wheat, barley and canola in 2010
• 17 Mar 2011 Science delivering premium fruit
  Soundwave technology rapidly determine the elements of fruit maturity, such as optimum firmness and flavour thus improving yields and fruit quality
• 17 Mar 2011 World first for Victorian dairy industry
  A unique new cleaning system has enormous potential for the dairy industry in Australia and internationally
• 16 Mar 2011 Benalla Racecourse benefits from $308,000 overhaul
  The racecourse project will completely remove and replace part of the drainage system, which caused the track to collapse late last year
• 11 Mar 2011 Goulburn Valley freight funding
  A Government grant to temporarily reopen the Toolamba (near Shepparton) to Kyabram and Echuca line is keeping export freight from Shepparton, Cobram and the NSW Riverina on the rails
• 08 Mar 2011 Ballarat student accommodation shortage addressed
  Funding will contribute towards new regional student accomodation which will provide 200 new student places in Ballarat along with with greater student flexibility, choice, and options to study
• 08 Mar 2011 Support for Ballarat growth
  Government committed to supporting local projects that create local jobs and development opportunities
• 07 Mar 2011 Competitive Business Fund open for all businesses
  The Competitive Business Fund is a Victorian Government initiative to assist businesses to take maximum advantage of new opportunities that are emerging in the global economy.
• 04 Mar 2011 Damaged sports clubs eligible for flood grants

  The Victorian Government’s Floods Community Recovery Fund (CRF) will support Victorian sport and recreation clubs heavily impacted upon by the January floods

• 04 Mar 2011 Assisting families repairing flood affected homes
  Sustainable Rebuilding Ideas fact sheets assist people to rebuild homes which were damaged or destroyed in the 2009 Victorian bushfires and the recent floods
• 03 Mar 2011 More Support for Flood-affected Councils
  Additional emergency relief payments to cover extra flood clean-up expenses will be accessible for Flood-affected councils across Victoria
• 03 Mar 2011 Regional Development Australia Fund open
  Regional Development Australia announced a $1 billion fund designed to boost economic development in Australia’s regions.
• 03 Mar 2011 Regional Growth Agenda to be Legislated
  State Government to legislate $1 billion regional growth agenda
• 28 Feb 2011 New bitumen facility for Geelong refinery
  Major bitumen investment to meet growing road construction demand across Victoria
• 24 Feb 2011 Additional business support in Marysville and Kinglake Ranges
  One-on-one intensive mentoring support and business development assistance will be available to residents looking to start a business in Marysville and the Kinglake Ranges under a new bushfires recovery initiative announced today.
• 24 Feb 2011 Jobs and growth for local poultry industry
  More funding has been announced to support jobs and growth in the local poultry industry
• 24 Feb 2011 Big land supply boost in Latrobe Valley
  Government amends the Latrobe Planning Scheme to create a potential 3,500 lots to address the current critical shortage of residential land
• 23 Feb 2011 Lords Raceway leaps forward
  Bendigo's Lords Raceway harness racing venue gains improvements in occupational health and safety and environmental efficiency
• 23 Feb 2011 New face for Ballarat's Bray Raceway
  Government announces a significant makeover for the Ballarat and District Trotting Club, worth $385,000, as part of their commitment to regional racing.
• 22 Feb 2011 Government to better prepare Victoria against bushfires
  The Victorian Government is increasing fire fighting resources to better prepare the state against bushfires
• 17 Feb 2011 $100,000 for Tallangatta Growth Strategy
  Investment Re-establishment Strategy will provide a blueprint for the Tallangatta township to become a vibrant settlement
• 11 Feb 2011 Funding for Flood Recovery Officers
  Flood recovery officers play a crucial role in helping communities get back on their feet again
• 10 Feb 2011 Personal support package for flood-affected Victorians

  Victorians directly affected by the floods in the northern and western parts of the state now have access to a range of support services including generalist counselling, outreach support and service co-ordination

• 09 Feb 2011 Business Adviser program to assist flood-affected businesses
  Business Adviser program to assist flood-affected small businesses in regional Victoria
• 08 Feb 2011 Review to examine 2010-11 Victorian floods
  Following the worst floods in living memory, and impacts possibly lasting for years a comprehensive review of flood warnings and emergency response efforts is to be undertaken.
• 06 Feb 2011 Further support for flood-affected communities
  Package to assist families with their immediate needs and throughout the recovery process.
• 05 Feb 2011 Government announces flood support

  Emergency and re-establishment grants, and allowance for temporary living expenses are being provided to ensure immediate assistance is available to people in urgent need

• 03 Feb 2011 Massive jobs boost for Port of Geelong
  Feasibility study to investigate relocating the export and import of cars to the Port of Geelong
• 21 Jan 2011 Government helps bushfire survivors
  Yarra Valley Practitioners Project funding extended so volunteer counselling services can continue for bushfire survivors
• 21 Jan 2011 Government waives landfill levy in eight Victorian municipalities to help flood recovery
  Normal landfill rates for municipal and industrial waste will be waived for two months from today
• 19 Jan 2011 Government increases flood clean-up grants
  The Government will increase $15,000 flood clean-up grants available to Victorian small businesses, primary producers and not-for-profit bodies to $25,000 effective immediately