Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford today joined Member for Wendouree, Sharon Knight and Member for Buninyong, Geoff Howard to celebrate the commencement of the turf-laying on the newly redeveloped oval at Ballarat’s Eureka Stadium. The project is expected to create 38 construction jobs, attract..

The Government is assisting the communities most affected by the dry seasonal conditions, working closely with councils to bring forward a number of projects which will strengthen their economic and social base.

The Andrews Labor Government is backing drought-affected farmers with an additional $100,000 in funding to provide grants of up to $2000 for farmers to implement stock containment areas.

The Andrews Labor Government recognises that each region is different, and will ensure decisions and investments reflect the priorities of local families, workers and businesses, giving a real voice to regional Victorian communities.

The Rural and Regional Committee will meet predominantly in rural and regional Victoria and will give each Regional Partnership the opportunity to present their priorities and engage with the committee in a local setting.

Locals and visitors to Ballarat will now be able to connect to a free public Wi-Fi service across a number of outdoor public spaces as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s Victorian Wi-Fi Project, a new 5-year pilot program.

The Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford today visited Sovereign Hill to formally confirm the Andrews Labor Government’s $8 million investment in the $12.8 million ‘By Day and By Night’ project that will help the treasured tourism icon attract more visitors and make an even greater contribution to the local and state economy.

Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford today announced that the 2016 Regional Living Expo will not proceed and that the Andrews Labor Government will take a new approach to regional population attraction.

The Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford has today welcomed the launch of the Gippsland Regional Plan and emphasised the strength of Victoria’s regions in prioritising what matters most to their communities.

The Andrews Labor Government, in partnership with the City of Ballarat, hosted a community information session for the $25 million Ballarat Station precinct redevelopment project in Ballarat this afternoon. The project delivery team spoke to members of the public on the progress that has been..

Community consultation on the development of Ballarat’s Eureka Stadium and other nearby facilities have begun with members of the public being given the opportunity to provide feedback on design concepts late yesterday. Preliminary design concepts were released last month and feedback from the meeting will..

Following the launch of Victoria’s Regional Statement, the Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford today met with community leaders, business and local government in Sale at a Regional Partnerships Stakeholder Forum. The discussions focused on the centrepiece of the Statement, the establishment of nine new..

Following the launch of Victoria’s Regional Statement, Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford today met with community leaders, business and local government in Shepparton at a Regional Partnerships Stakeholder Forum. The discussions focused on the centrepiece of the Statement, the establishment of nine new Regional..

Minister for Regional Development, Jaala Pulford, today confirmed the appointment of James Flintoft as Chief Executive of Regional Development Victoria (RDV), along with the appointment of a new senior regional leadership team by the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources. The new Regional..

Following the launch of Victoria’s Regional Statement, the Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford today met with community leaders, business and local government in Horsham at a Regional Partnerships Stakeholder Forum. The discussions focused on the centrepiece of the Statement, the establishment of nine new..

The Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford inspected progress on a major revitalisation project for one of Warrnambool’s key tourist attractions – the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. In Warrnambool today to attend a Regional Partnerships Forum, Minister Pulford toured the maritime village’s recently completed restaurant..

In a boost for local jobs, Ballarat’s largest civil construction company, Pipecon, has won the tender to deliver internal roads and services as part of the first stage of works at the Ballarat West Employment Zone. Announcing the contract at a sod-turning ceremony to mark..

The Andrews Labor Government is taking action to create new jobs and boost the local economy in Stawell, with the second meeting of the Stawell Jobs Taskforce taking place today. Minister for Regional Development, Jaala Pulford, attended a meeting of the Stawell Jobs Taskforce to..