4 April 2016
Mildura Skills And Jobs Centre Open For Business
March 15, 2016
The Andrews Labor Government is boosting training and job support for Mildura locals through SuniTAFE’s Skills and Jobs Centre which is now open for business. Minister for Training and Skills Steve Herbert officially opened the centre this morning, during a visit to Mildura. It’s one of more than 20 centres opening around the state, thanks […]
Regional Victorians Encouraged To Pay Tribute To Our Veterans At VetRide 2016
March 12, 2016
Regional Victorians will be able to pay their respects to our Vietnam veterans when VetRide 2016 begins on Monday Minister for Veterans John Eren joined Members for Northern Victoria Steve Herbert and Jaclyn Symes to remind Victorians of their chance to watch the Tour as it passes through the state. VetRide 2016 begins at the […]
Nagambie Lakes Uncorks Wine Excellence For China
March 11, 2016
A delegation of key buyers in China’s massive eCommerce market will visit Nagambie Lakes as part of the Victorian Invitation Program (VIP), the state’s flagship inbound trade mission program aimed at connecting Victorian businesses with major markets around the world to drive exports. Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade Philip Dalidakis accompanied the Chinese […]
Shaping The Future Of Our Regions
March 11, 2016
The Andrews Labor Government today announced arrangements for the Regional Futures Summit – a new initiative to influence and drive population growth in regional and rural Victoria. The Summit will be held in Bendigo on 20 July 2016, and will bring together demographers, academics, community leaders, government, industry, education and health providers to shape new […]
Resetting Connections For The Goulburn Murray Region
March 3, 2016
The Andrews Labor Government today released a report on the consultation process designed to capture community input into the reset of Goulburn Murray Water’s Connections Project. Minister for Environment Climate Change and Water Lisa Neville today also announced the establishment of a Project Control Group, chaired by Mike Walsh, and a Stakeholder Consultative Committee to […]
Shepparton, The Cultural Hub Of The Goulburn Valley
March 3, 2016
Shepparton is on track to become the Arts and Culture hub of the Goulburn Valley thanks to a $10 million investment from the Andrews Labor Government today towards the Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) Redevelopment Project. In Shepparton, at the existing site of the SAM, Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford announced funding towards the $34.5 […]
Categories: Media Release, Northern Victoria Region
Murray Basin Rail Project Supports Local Manufacturing Jobs
March 2, 2016
Local manufacturer Austrak will supply more than 125,000 concrete sleepers for the Murray Basin Rail Project, supporting more than 20 jobs at their Port Wilson facility, on top of the 280 jobs the project will create. Minister for Public Transport and Employment Jacinta Allan made the announcement today and again called on the Federal Government […]
Don’t Miss Your Chance To Help Shape Your Region’s Future
March 2, 2016
Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford today urged community and business leaders to nominate for the Andrews Labor Government’s new Regional Partnerships by submitting an expression of interest by Sunday 6 March. The Regional Partnerships provide a platform for communities to have a greater say in issues affecting their local area. The Government recognises that […]
Wangaratta Cup Back On Track In 2016
March 1, 2016
The Wangaratta Cup returns to the track after a one-year hiatus with a quality field of on course and off course entertainment, supported by the Andrews Labor Government. The Cup – which did not run in 2015 due to major track renovations – is back at the Wangaratta Turf Club on Sunday 6 March. The […]
Mernda Rail. Eight kilometres of duplicated track.
February 28, 2016
Eight kilometres of duplicated track. 1500 new commuter carparks. Two new stations with room for a third. Mernda Rail will extend the South Morang line and deliver trains to the heart of one of Melbourne’s fastest growing suburbs. And the best bit? Zero new level crossings. We’re getting on with it.