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Regional Development Victoria

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.

Gargarro Garden and a sloped roof  

From paddock to botanic garden

by Regional Development Victoria | 22 May 2023

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.

Head grower Jon Murphy picking fruit off the vine  

Flavorite: A juicy cut above the rest

by Regional Development Victoria | 5 Apr 2023

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

by Regional Development Victoria | 8 Mar 2023

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

by Regional Development Victoria | 28 Feb 2023

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

by Regional Development Victoria | 27 Feb 2023

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

by Regional Development Victoria | 23 Jan 2023

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

by Regional Development Victoria | 19 Dec 2022

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

by Regional Development Victoria | 16 Dec 2022

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

by Regional Development Victoria | 12 Dec 2022

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

by Regional Development Victoria | 8 Dec 2022

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

by Regional Development Victoria | 7 Dec 2022

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

by Regional Development Victoria | 30 Nov 2022

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

by Regional Development Victoria | 13 Oct 2022

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

by Regional Development Victoria | 5 Oct 2022

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

by Regional Development Victoria | 3 Oct 2022

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

by Regional Development Victoria | 26 Sep 2022

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

by Regional Development Victoria | 19 Sep 2022

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

by Regional Development Victoria | 14 Sep 2022

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.

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