Regional Development Victoria news

• Investing in more jobs and worker housing in Portland06/06/2022
  

  The Victorian Government is backing Portland to create more jobs across more industries, while providing the housing workers need through the newly opened Portland Diversification Fund.

• Hundreds of jobs to supercharge Stawell03/06/2022
  

  The Victorian Government is creating 250 jobs while unlocking new export opportunities with a major abattoir upgrade in Stawell.

• Bacchus Marsh 1000+ Steps set to soar31/05/2022
  

  Bacchus Marsh’s popular 1000+ Steps will become even better with an accessible trail, new sculptures and upgrades amenities, thanks to a $2.1 million investment from the Victorian Government.

• Growing the grains industry in Ballarat31/05/2022
  

  The Victorian Government is supporting family-owned agriculture manufacturing business Harwood Grains to create jobs and expand its oat dehulling facility in Ballarat.

• Victoria’s Regional Economic Development Strategies launched27/05/2022
  

  The Victorian Government has released its nine Regional Economic Development Strategies (REDS). The REDS identify strategic directions to drive economic growth using data and evidence-based analysis specific to each region.

• Revitalising streetscapes in Mount Alexander Shire25/05/2022
  

  The Victorian Government is backing streetscape works in six locations across Mount Alexander Shire to make them more accessible and appealing to locals and visitors alike.

• More jobs and milk products for Victorian dairy company25/05/2022
  

  The Victorian Government has supported one of Australia’s fastest growing dairy companies to hire more workers and expand its operations in the small northern Victorian town of Girgarre.

• Strengthening Geelong’s events reputation19/05/2022
  

  Victoria is cementing itself as Australia’s events capital with the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust to operate the much-anticipated Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCEC).

• Transforming Timboon into a top tourism town19/05/2022
  

  Tucked in a valley north of the 12 Apostles coastline, the town of Timboon is fast becoming a foodie haven and tourist destination thanks to support from the Victorian Government.

• Mall upgrade welcomes new place in Shepparton17/05/2022
  

  Shepparton’s Maude Street Mall redevelopment continues to take shape with the opening of the new playground at Fraser Street.