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 | Bushfire regions battling backRegions devastated by February's bushfires are "open for business" and already advanced in recovering. The hardest-hit municipalities have been welcoming visitors back to areas that escaped the devastation. More.[29 May 2009] |
 | Bega-Kraft alliance spells jobs for StrathmertonA multi-million dollar agreement between Bega Cheese Limited and Kraft Foods will create 150 new jobs in northern Victoria. The alliance will see Bega acquire Kraft's Strathmerton factory, with Kraft providing a 10-year supply agreement. More.[29 May 2009] |
 | Shearing 'school' tops up wool shedsA new state-of-the-art shearer training facility at Edenhope Showgrounds is boosting the profession, especially in introducing new blood to one of Australia's most traditional occupations. More.[29 May 2009] |
Not just happy talkThe happiest people in Victoria are living in Glenelg Shire, according to a new study. And happiness is higher across the regions, rather than in cities, because you can connect to a community. More.[29 May 2009] |
 | South Gippsland gets connectedMany communities in South Gippsland now have access to natural gas for their homes and small businesses. An agreement between gas distributor Multinet and gas retailer Red Energy means residents in Lang Lang, Korumburra and Leongatha now have access to natural gas. More.[29 May 2009] |
 | A silver lining out of darknessThree weeks after the Gippsland fires that killed 21 people and burnt 36,000 hectares, some fire victims were only then shaking off shock – and perhaps pride – to seek help from the Yarram Recovery Centre. More.[29 May 2009] |
 | Yellow and mellow at record ChillOutCFA fire-fighters decorated their yellow uniforms with glittering feather boas, and '70s pop star Leo Sayer loved the ChillOut Festival at Daylesford so much he wants to come back to sing again next year. More.[29 May 2009] |
Hofmann engineers a jobs coup for BendigoPerth-based heavy engineering company Hofmann Engineering will establish a Victorian base in Bendigo, creating up to 150 new jobs over the next five years. More.[29 May 2009] |
 | Plans for biodiesel facility in motionA new $4.3 million blending and storage facility will soon give Victorians easier access to biodiesel. More.[29 May 2009] |
 | Taskforce completes first community consultationsThe Ministerial Taskforce on Regional Planning has completed the first round of consultations with regional communities. More.[29 May 2009] |
What is Regional Strategic Planning?The Victorian Government is committed to developing liveable, productive and sustainable communities in provincial Victoria. More.[29 May 2009] |
 | Hall's new actWarracknabeal's heart will be transformed with redevelopment of the city's art deco former town hall. More.[29 May 2009] |
Kids' fun plays well at tourism awardsWarrnambool's Fun4Kids Festival has been inducted into the Australian Tourism Awards Hall of Fame... More.[29 May 2009] |
 | Victorian wine? Let's drink to thatFood lovers and restaurateurs are being urged to 'put Victorian wine on the menu' – the first step in a State Government strategy to help the local wine industry spread the word about its premium wines. More.[29 May 2009] |
 | Bendigo falls short but Spirits highBursting into the national basketball finals in only their second year, the Bendigo Spirit are a sports franchise to watch. More.[29 May 2009] |
Contact InfoRegional Development Victoria, established in 2003, leads the Victorian Government's economic development of Victoria's regions. More.[03 October 2008] |
