Regional Development Victoria news

• Accessible playgrounds open in Ararat and Lake Bolac21/12/2023
  

  More Ararat area locals and visitors can enjoy new all abilities play equipment to revitalise two playgrounds

• Huge homes boost for regional workers04/12/2023
  

  Workers in key industries across rural and regional Victoria are set to benefit from a boost in affordable housing and accommodation, with the new $150 million Regional Worker Accommodation Fund now open.

• Edencraft on the crest of a wave with new machining centre01/12/2023
  

  Geelong boat builder Edencraft International is about to see production and jobs soar as they've commissioned a high-tech robotic manufacturing machining centre to help treble manufacturing capacity.

• Big benefits for Victoria’s tiny towns on the way23/11/2023
  

  Round 1 of the Tiny Towns Fund opens for applications on Monday, 27 November.

• Ballarat’s Lake Wendouree lighting project complete17/11/2023
  

  The Victorian Government is shining the light on Ballarat’s iconic Lake Wendouree with the Lake lighting project around the lake and connecting to Victoria Park now complete.

• Opal opens for business in Wodonga16/11/2023
  

  Paper and packaging company Opal has opened its new $140 million world class manufacturing facility for cardboard packaging at Wodonga, backing hundreds of jobs.

• Revamped Maryborough railway steams ahead 13/11/2023
  

  Maryborough’s railway has transformed into a key hub to support more locals and visitors enjoy the gold rush town, thanks to support from the Victorian Government.

• Chiltern community hub celebrates new home 08/11/2023
  

  Chiltern in Victoria’s North East has welcomed a new modern community hub bringing together a range of services under the one roof including a new library and kindergarten.

• Lake Nagambie welcomes new foreshore walk02/11/2023
  

  Nagambie in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley region has welcomed a new waterfront pathway that stretches along the southern edge of Lake Nagambie, offering spectacular views across the water.

• Dine in the clouds at new cellar door in Musk31/10/2023
  

  Visitors can sit back, relax, and watch the clouds pass by at Passing Clouds Winery with a new cellar door and restaurant now open.