Regional Development Victoria

It’s healthy waterways and community at Quamby! 💧

Backed by $2 million from the Victorian Government, there’s now new weir infrastructure and recreation facilities on the Avoca River at Quambatook.

It’s great news for local tourism and liveability in this little town in north-west Victoria.

And it’s just one of the many projects we’re supporting to make regional Victoria an even better place to live, work, stay, experience, invest and study.

Learn more: https://go.vic.gov.au/4aCBbnU

More workers are on the way to support Northeast Health Wangaratta, thanks to the completion of new staff accommodation. 🏠

The nine units are energy efficient and comfortable, providing 16 bedrooms for healthcare professionals and their families who are looking for long or short-term stays in the area.

With Northeast Health Wangaratta providing services for more than 90,000 people across the region, this accommodation will provide a much-needed boost to the local workforce and local health programs.

It’s another successful delivery by our Regional Worker Accommodation Fund.

Learn more: https://go.vic.gov.au/4xAnks9

Rain, hail or shine – Queens Park in Clunes is ready for outdoor get-togethers. ☀️

New shade sails are now installed at the park’s playground, making it possible for year-round fun.

The park features an undercover playground, along with a barbecue and picnic table for locals and visitors to enjoy.

Clunes is a gold rush era town famous for its annual Clunes Booktown Festival.

Thanks to the Tiny Towns Fund, we’ve also supported shade sail projects across the state in places like Nullawarre and Garvoc along the Great South Coast.

These are part of hundreds of locally driven projects that are making our tiniest towns better than ever for local communities to live in and support the local economy.

Hepburn Shire Council

It’s new jobs and new market opportunities for Goulburn Valley Creamery. 🥛

Backed by our Victorian Investment Fund, the dairy products manufacturer will expand its operations in Kyabram.

That’s good news for local jobs and good news for the region’s supply chain.

The $150 million Victorian Investment Fund is boosting business investment and expanding priority sectors across the state – cementing Victoria as the place to do business.

Learn more: https://go.vic.gov.au/4ejJZjx

What a welcome to Bendigo Art Gallery! 🤩

Take a look at ‘Woven’, a stunning artwork that will grace the front of the gallery that is currently undergoing a major redevelopment.

Created by Aunty Marilyne Nicholls, the artwork celebrates coil-weaving practice and First Nations culture.

Woven will welcome thousands of people when the gallery re-opens with its new:

• second-floor blockbuster exhibition space
• Traditional Owner Place of Keeping for Dja Dja Wurrung cultural material
• innovative learning centre
• theatrette.

This $45 million redevelopment is delivering for the region’s arts, culture, community and economy.

To learn more, visit 👉 https://go.vic.gov.au/4vB9eos

City of Greater Bendigo

It’s more jobs for Wodonga and more paw-fect food for cats across Australia and New Zealand thanks to Mars, Incorporated's facility expansion!

The new facility is using advanced manufacturing technology to produce cat food pouches for several popular brands and has created more than 65 local jobs – bringing the company’s Wodonga workforce to nearly 500 staff.

We helped to fund this expansion as part of our ongoing work to make regional Victoria and even better place to live, work and invest.

Learn more: https://go.vic.gov.au/4upk8wz

Another huge boost for our tiniest towns!

We’re supporting 157 new projects through Round 3 of the Tiny Towns Fund, helping to further connect and grow our smallest communities.

From hall upgrades to tourism attractions, the fund supports local communities to thrive, boosting local economies in the process.

Some of the exciting new projects include:
- a new access ramp at Newbridge Community Hall
- upgrades to the kitchen at Bemm River Men’s Shed
- new playground equipment at Buxton Recreation Reserve.

These developments are part of more than 500 projects now supported by the fund across regional Victoria.

See the full list of projects here: https://go.vic.gov.au/4p21kld

We’ve helped to secure Seymour’s place on the gravel cycling world stage 🚲.

Gravelista, a world series cycling event, will take place on October 25 and again in 2027.

The events will attract riders of all skill levels to enjoy the crunch of the trail as they wind through the beautiful Goulburn Valley.

Starting and finishing at the Seymour Racecourse, the events will also offer riders a chance to qualify for the UCI world championships.

Funding for the event is our latest investment in growing cycling tourism across the Goulburn Valley and the High Country.

Learn more: https://go.vic.gov.au/4urXPXq

Outdoor fun awaits in Victoria’s tiniest towns! 🛝

More than 100 Tiny Towns Fund projects are now complete, with the centennial milestone including upgrades and improvements to dozens of outdoor spaces for locals and visitors to enjoy. 🏆

Some of these exciting projects have created:
⚫ Interpretive signage at Gargarro Regional Botanic Garden
⚫ New play equipment, paths, furniture, gathering areas and a sensory garden at Cardigan Village Reserve
⚫ A new shelter at Tangambalanga Active Park featuring seating, bike racks, a water fountain and a barbecue
⚫ Playground upgrades at Ceres Reserve
⚫ The new Merton Community Skatepark

Upgrading our outdoor community spaces and facilities means that locals and visitors can stay more active and enjoy the unique beauty of our regions.

Over 200 additional projects are underway, plus recipients from Round 3 of the Tiny Towns Fund set to be announced soon.

Stay up to date with the Tiny Towns Fund here: https://go.vic.gov.au/4orrDAN

Don’t miss the bus!

The Business Victoria Small Business Bus is back in town throughout regional Victoria this month across the Hume, Grampians and Loddon Mallee regions.

With experts on board, it is heading to the following towns:

⚫Benalla
⚫Maryborough
⚫Kaniva
⚫Smythesdale

Get practical advice and mentoring to help plan, start and grow your regional Victorian business.

Book a free session or drop in for a quick question: https://go.vic.gov.au/3L9NLky