News Archive
- 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
- 19 Jan 2011 Flood recovery for farmers tops priority list In the wake of unprecedented flooding the Government is working with food and fibre producers to assess their needs and identify urgent requirements
- 14 Jan 2011 Locust rebates extended to north-east Victoria Locust eggs are hatching and there are an increasing number of reports of locust hoppers, egg-laying, hatching and swarming across Victoria's north-east
- 14 Jan 2011 $140,000 for East Gippsland Food Cluster The food cluster works together with key stakeholders to generate economic growth, export opportunities, and employment
- 12 Jan 2011 Remote Nordic vault to protect Victoria's food security Victoria to make the first ever Australian germplasm deposit in the world's most important seedbank reserve
- 17 Dec 2010 Government invests in farm success Initiative aims to safeguard Victoria's agricultural sector, upgrade infrastructure and improve on-farm productivity and profitability
- 16 Dec 2010 $3 million for Mildura Airport redevelopment Plans include an expanded world-class terminal to accommodate increasing passenger numbers thus ensuring tourism in the region can continue to grow
- 16 Dec 2010 First Merbein grain shipment welcomed New freight hub infrastructure will reduce the cost and improve the reliability of supply chains, optimise infrastructure and manage any adverse impacts of freight operations on the environment
- 26 Oct 2010 $14.4 Million Pipeline to Save Water and Boost East Loddon Economy
The $14.4 million piping of the East Loddon irrigation system will save water, relieve stressed river systems and boost the local economy
- 25 Oct 2010 New Licence for Wineries and Beer Makers Victoria’s craft brewers and wineries will now be able to promote and sell their produce at an unlimited number of farmers’ markets, shows and festivals to promote their wines and beers
- 22 Oct 2010 Permits Approved for $326 Million Wind Farm at Ararat
Planning permits for the use and development of a $326 million wind energy facility at Ararat have been approved with the facility, including up to 75 wind generators
- 22 Oct 2010 Hy-Line Hatches New Jobs for Bendigo with $7.2 Million Investment Hy-Line Australia is investing $7.2 million to build Australia’s largest layer-chicken hatchery in Bendigo
- 21 Oct 2010 Four Regional Towns to be Revitalised With A $3.9M Boost Residents of Benalla, Colac, Lakes Entrance and Robinvale will benefit from a new $3.9 million program aimed at improving outcomes for people living throughout regional Victoria.
- 21 Oct 2010 North Shepparton Hub set to Bubble with Activity The much-anticipated North Shepparton Community Hub has opened providing the community with access to on-site job training, a range of health and community services, and adult educational opportunities
- 21 Oct 2010 High-Tech Aviation Industry Lands In Latrobe Valley Indian company Mahindra invested $20 million to acquire Morwell-based aircraft manufacturer GippsAero which secures the development of the high-quality, custom-designed Airvan aircraft
- 20 Oct 2010 Community Opportunity to Shape Regional Rail Link Community members are invited to nominate for the Regional Rail Link Community Reference Group to help shape the $4.3 billion project and help increase capacity and reliability
- 20 Oct 2010 $216,000 Makeover for Fryerstown Community Reserve Sustainable Small Towns Development Fund to provide vital upgrades to the Fryerstown Community Reserve
- 19 Oct 2010 $3.5 Million Godfrey Hirst Upgrade
Major Geelong manufacturer Godfrey Hirst has completed an upgrade at its Geelong plant designed to save up to 250 million litres of water each year.
- 13 Oct 2010 Grain Packing Facility for Merbein
A Merbein intermodal rail transport hub will see the addition of a containerised grain-packing facility, with the help of a $792,000 Victorian Government grant
- 13 Oct 2010 Racing Grants for Healesville, Kilmore and Yea Clubs
With its picturesque surroundings and quality racing, the Healesville Greyhound track is set to become one of Victoria’s premier greyhound racing tracks, receiving TAB status and now holding 52 race meets each year.
- 12 Oct 2010 Up To $5 Million To Help Conserve Victorian Private Land The successful BushTender program – which rewards landholders for managing and protecting native vegetation on their own properties – is being extended
- 08 Oct 2010 Water Restrictions Removed For More Than 50 Towns For At Least 2 Years Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water has announced that towns including Horsham, Stawell, Ararat and surrounding towns will have water restrictions removed
- 07 Oct 2010 Regional Victorians Invited To Trial Electric Cars
A world-leading five-year trial will test electric vehicles in real-life conditions to see how drivers, vehicles, plug-in charging infrastructure and the electricity network will work in everyday situations.
- 04 Oct 2010 Regional And Rural Showgrounds Better Than Ever Showgrounds and field days sites across regional and rural Victoria have shared in more than $4 million of upgrades, new infrastructure and minor works in just three years
- 01 Oct 2010 Better Lancefield And Romsey Bus Services Weekly bus services in the Macedon Ranges will be almost doubled following an investment to improve local bus connections.
- 30 Sep 2010 Flood Support Package $10.4M Interim Flood Package to help Communities rebuild
- 30 Sep 2010 Small Towns receive more support
Four Victorian small towns will receive new support to help them construct more job-creating infrastructure and improve their community facilities.
- 03 Sep 2010 Bendigo to lift veil on 200 years of haute couture wedding fashion Bendigo Art Gallery has secured a world exclusive arts exhibition that will further cement Bendigo’s growing reputation as a leading cultural hub, and attract even more tourists to the region.
- 25 Aug 2010 Opening of $1.2 m Yakandandah Sports Centre A new multiple use sports and recreation venue which also provides a locale for emergency management has opened in the town of Yakandandah
- 25 Aug 2010 Alpine Visitor Information Centres Upgrade The Alpine Shire’s Visitor Information Centres in Bright, Myrtleford and Mount Beauty were recently redeveloped
- 20 Aug 2010 Big Gold Mountain is Crowning Glory for Bendigo Chinese Precinct Dai Gum San (Big Gold Mountain) has opened in Bendigo
- 12 Aug 2010 Regional Airports Funded
The Regional Aviation Fund is delivering vital upgrades to position key regional and rural airports to attract more import and export-related business investment and boost aerial emergency response.
- 11 Aug 2010 New $13 Million Geelong Technology Precinct Opened A new $13 million design and manufacturing research centre at the Geelong Technology Precinct has opened
- 06 Aug 2010 New Intermodal Freight Hub for Donald The new freight hub opened today in Donald is expected to improve business for local grain growers and attract new industry to the area.
- 06 Aug 2010 Targeted 2010 Food & Beverage Trade Mission to Doha and Dubai
Don't miss the opportunity to showcase your food and beverage products at the November 2010 Trade Mission to Doha and Dubai.
- 06 Aug 2010 Unilever Choose Tatura for Chai Latte Site $1.2 Million Chai Latte deal creates new jobs in Tatura
- 04 Aug 2010 New Tourist Gateway opens Visitors driving through Benalla from the east will be more inclined to stop and spend money in the town after the completion of new landmarks that let motorists know they’ve arrived somewhere special.
- 13 Jul 2010 Central Victoria Gold Exploration Tender Awarded
Mining company Minotaur Operations Pty Ltd could soon begin exploring for gold after Victoria’s first mineral’s tender since 2006 was awarded
- 29 Jun 2010 Portland Bay Infrastructure Boost The upgrade to Portland Bay will better position the port to attract lucrative private tourism contracts
- 29 Jun 2010 Horsham Aerodrome Runway Upgrade Horsham Aerodrome to receive a weatherproof runway
- 29 Jun 2010 Boost for Grampians Tourism RDV contributes $1.3 million from its tourism infrastructure support initiative to the first-stage of the Grampians Peak Trail
- 25 Jun 2010 Shepparton Art Gallery Upgrade Shepparton Art Gallery will be able to broaden its exhibits and attract new tourism to the city
- 18 Jun 2010 Kyneton Benefits From Water Saving Project Kyneton’s ovals will save up to 24 megalitres of water a year, thanks to a new water recycling project.
- 17 Jun 2010 600 New Jobs For Ballarat A major information and communication technology company will build a new customer support centre in Ballarat
- 15 Jun 2010 Future Agribusiness Leaders $200,000 Government grants to nurture young agribusiness leaders
- 15 Jun 2010 World first research Government provides $10 million for World first carbon-fibre research
- 15 Jun 2010 International Centre of Excellence in water management New government-funded centre for water and farming efficiency
- 29 May 2009 Hall's new act
Warracknabeal's heart will be transformed with redevelopment of the city's art deco former town hall.
