28 September 2017
Have Your Say On The Future Of The Great South Coast
September 28, 2017
Those living and working in the Great South Coast are being encouraged to continue their conversation with the Andrews Labor Government, with community consultation kicking off today ahead of the Great South Coast Regional Assembly to be held in Portland on 12 October 2017. The Labor Government established nine Regional Partnerships last July to enable […]
Creating A Stronger TAFE In Mildura
September 28, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government is ensuring all Victorians have access to high quality training through our Skills First TAFE Community Service funding. Minister for Training and Skills Gayle Tierney today joined staff and students at SuniTAFE’s Mildura campus, to announce the institute is receiving $1.52 million from the fund. Community Service funding helps TAFEs support […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Training and Skills
New Report Identifies Workforce Needs In The Mallee
September 28, 2017
A new report identifying and highlighting the skills and training needs of the Mallee region’s industries now and into the future has been officially launched. Minister for Training and Skills Gayle Tierney joined Victorian Skills Commissioner Neil Coulson to launch the Mallee Regional Skills Demand Profile at Olam Orchards Australia in Carwarp this morning. The […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Training and Skills
Help For Murray Darling Farmers To Plan For The Future
September 27, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government is helping farmers in the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District (GMID) adapt their businesses to a rapidly changing environment with additional funding for the Plan2Farm program. Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Victoria Danielle Green renewed the Labor Government’s support for the project and announced an $800,000 grant from the Murray Darling Economic Diversification […]
Heyfield Community To Benefit From Facility Upgrades
September 27, 2017
The Heyfield community will benefit from upgrades to the Heyfield Bowls Club and War Memorial Hall thanks to a funding boost from the Latrobe Valley Authority’s Community Facility Fund. Local Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today announced that the Andrews Labor Government was investing over $175,000 in both projects through the LVA Fund. As […]
Regional Development Portfolio Axed By Coalition
September 25, 2017
In an extraordinary slap in the face to people in regional Victoria, Matthew Guy and Peter Walsh have abolished the Regional Development portfolio from the Coalition Shadow Cabinet. In a desperate Grand Final week shadow cabinet reshuffle, Matthew Guy and Peter Walsh have revealed their true colours when it comes to regional Victoria – once […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Regional Development
Regional Jobs Surge As Unemployment Falls
September 21, 2017
Regional Victoria’s job surge continues with the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) confirming more than 31,000 jobs were created across the State over the year to August 2017. At the same time, unemployment fell across regional Victoria, with the current rate at 4.9 per cent. This compares with a rate of 6.6 per cent inherited […]
Categories: Media Release, Treasurer
Record Building Work In Victoria Keeping Our Regions Strong
September 21, 2017
Victorians are voting with their feet and choosing to live, work or invest in regional Victoria, new data shows. Minister for Planning Richard Wynne today released the latest Victorian Building Authority building permit data, which shows the value of buildings in Victoria reached a record $32.8 billion in the 2016-17 financial year. Regional and rural […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Planning
Farming For The Future With Landmark Planning Reforms
September 20, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government is overhauling Victoria’s agricultural planning rules with a suite of proposed reforms that strike the balance between delivering for farmers and meeting community expectations. The proposed changes will simplify planning requirements for animal based farming and will improve the consistency of how the rules are applied. The reforms aim to make […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Agriculture
A Modern New Home For Ballarat Hospice
September 18, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government will build a modern new home for the Ballarat Hospice, giving the service the facilities they need to deliver the very best, compassionate end-of-life care. Minister for Health Jill Hennessy today announced Ballarat Hospice will receive $6.2 million through the Labor Government’s Regional Health Infrastructure Fund, which is rebuilding rural and […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Health