Residents in the small town of Girgarre devoted a decade to turning an empty paddock into a world-class botanic garden, which opened this month.
Gargarro Garden and a sloped roof
Regional Development Victoria
Regional Development Victoria is the lead agency helping regional and rural Victoria to thrive. Our work includes supporting regional businesses and communities to grow jobs, enriching the social fabric of our regional towns and cities and helping manage life-changing events such as bushfires and floods.
Head grower Jon Murphy picking fruit off the vine
Flavorite: A juicy cut above the rest
Juicy tomatoes straight off the vine at Flavorite’s new multi-million dollar glasshouse are making their way to households across Australia.
Elisabetta Barberio
Two women challenging how we see the world
To mark International Women’s Day, we profile two women who are working to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive world for women in science.
People lining up at Bundy Hal waiting to see live music
Regional Victoria showcasing equity on International Women’s Day
We’re showcasing equity this International Women’s Day through our investment in inclusive spaces. See how it’s giving a voice to Victorians.
People swimming at Cohuna Beach
After the floods: Cohuna’s Inland Beach, parks and promenade are back
Though it’s 300 kilometres from a coast, Cohuna has a popular beach. It’s part of a new waterfront development, typical of the town’s creative flair.
A greenhouse
Medicinal cannabis flowers in Greater Shepparton
VIDEO: Greater Shepparton will soon be home to the lawful production and supply of this plant with therapeutic benefits.
A vineyard with accomodation
Festive drops around regional Victoria
Fancy a drink this festive season? Here’s some around regional Victoria that might wet your whistle.
Front view of a display home surrounded by lush trees
Off-grid housing project promotes sustainable living
A new sustainable, off-grid living project in Bass Coast is aiming to change homeowners’ perceptions about new builds, while creating local jobs.
Render of a building
Building a future for sustainable housing on the Great South Coast
Portland Airport will become the home of FormFlow’s new modular home manufacturing site, with up to 200 homes to be delivered each year.
wetlands
Wetland sculptures share stories and spirit of Yorta Yorta Nation
The Yorta Yorta people were the original inhabitants of the Winton Wetlands, now their living culture is being retold in a series of sculptures.
A selection of cut cheeses arranges beautifully with small pops of red fruits
Glass half full for dairy hub in Mortlake
A former pie factory has been transformed into a major dairy hub, shared between an artisan Victorian cheesemaker and an organic dairy business.
Charlton’s charming art deco Rex Theatre reopens
The beloved 1930s picture theatre has reopened with a new backstage so it can play host to so much more than movies.
Exterior photograph of Clunes Town Hall, a two story cream building with arches windows and a clock at the top
Clunes in the good books
Located halfway between Ballarat and Maryborough, Clunes’ Town Hall is continuing to make a positive impact on the town’s community spirit.
Exterior photograph of Warrenbayne Hall, a cream coloured building on a sunny day
Local hall lifts community spirit
With just over 150 residents, Warrenbayne’s tight-knit community is brought together through the revamp of its community hall.
Truck driving through a mine
Building a lab to shine a light on dark matter
Adapt and overcome was the motto of the team from HTROON constructions, which last month handed over the keys to the Stawell Underground Physics Lab.
Interior photograph of band performing on stage under red lights with an audience sitting at dining tables watching
Lauriston Hall better than ever
The Lauriston Hall has been serving the local community for almost 100 years with recent upgrades providing more ways to connect.
Exterior photograph of the Garvoc Community on a sunny day
Garvoc pays tribute to CFA volunteer who campaigned for new community hall
A Victorian community pays tribute to former CFA volunteer who campaigned for a new community hub following the 2018 St Patrick Day bushfires.
View from high up, looking down over the Bundy Hall and land surrounding as the sun rises on the horizon
Community hall instrumental to live music in Gippsland
What started as a small hall in the middle of a cow paddock is now turning Victoria’s country live music scene on its head.
