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Have a say on the future direction of small business policy
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- Wednesday, 07 September 2011
The Victorian Coalition Government is inviting small business owners, operators, advisers, industry groups and other interested parties to have their say on the future direction of small business policy and services in Victoria.
Ballarat triathlon and multi-sport festival launched
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- Wednesday, 07 September 2011
Some of Victoria's finest triathletes will be heading to Ballarat later this year to pursue their dreams of becoming 2012 Olympic athletes, after the Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty today announced an exciting new triathlon festival for the region.
Hope at the end of a rainbow – foster care campaign launched
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- Wednesday, 07 September 2011
Community Services Minister Mary Wooldridge today launched the Rainbow Hair for Foster Care campaign to encourage Victorians to wear rainbow colours in their hair to show their support for foster carers.
National Accounts show strong growth for Victoria’s economy
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- Wednesday, 07 September 2011
Today's National Accounts data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that Victoria's economy grew by 0.6 per cent in the quarter to be 2.3 per cent higher over the year.
Studies to map flood risk in Natimuk and Horsham
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- Wednesday, 07 September 2011
The Victorian Coalition Government has provided $141,000 towards a detailed flood investigation at Natimuk and an emergency flood management plan for the Wimmera River flood plain.
Coalition announces new taskforce for grain freight
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- Wednesday, 07 September 2011
Minister for Ports Denis Napthine says action is underway to ensure Victoria's grain harvest reaches its destination quickly and efficiently with a new taskforce to provide logistics advice in preparation for another bumper yield.
Ballarat residents invited to a Strengthening Our Community forum
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- Wednesday, 07 September 2011
Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship Nicholas Kotsiras is hosting forums across Victoria for discussion on the Government's plan for a multicultural Victoria.
Coalition announces flood study for Donald
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- Wednesday, 07 September 2011
The Victorian Coalition Government is providing $135,000 towards a detailed flood investigation at Donald.
National Threatened Species Day
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- Wednesday, 07 September 2011
On National Threatened Species Day, 7 September, Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith visited Healesville Sanctuary to congratulate the sanctuary on its highly successful breeding program.
Lionel Rose – a legend in print
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- Wednesday, 07 September 2011
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Jeanette Powell will tonight join members of Lionel Rose's family along with members of the boxing fraternity to unveil an art print of Lionel Rose produced by sports artist and former champion boxer Bryan Membrey.