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From the Minister for Regional Cities
The Hon Dr Denis Napthine MLA
Regional Achievement Awards call for nominations
Wednesday, 09 May 2012
Minister for Regional Cities Denis Napthine today called for high achievers in the Geelong region to be nominated for the 2012 Regional Achievement & Community Awards.
Coalition supports local leaders in Geelong
Friday, 02 Mar 2012
The Victorian Coalition Government has invested $800,000 in Geelong's future leaders with Minister for Regional Cities Denis Napthine today announcing a grant to support a local program designed to foster the region's leadership potential.
$650,000 for Geelong Performing Arts Centre repairs
Tuesday, 24 Jan 2012
Critical repairs will be carried out to the Geelong Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) with Minister for Regional Cities Denis Napthine today announcing a $650,000 grant from the Victorian Coalition Government.
Regional Victoria Living Expo to entice tree change
Wednesday, 09 Nov 2011
Victoria's first ever Regional Victoria Living Expo will be held in Melbourne during April 2012 in a bid to entice Melburnians to move to the regions, Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional and Rural Development Peter Ryan announced today.
SEGRA conference gets underway in Geelong
Tuesday, 25 Oct 2011
The Sustainable Economic Growth for Regional Australia (SEGRA) four-day conference opened in Geelong today for a series of discussions and workshops based around the future economic and sustainable growth of Australia's regions.
Cats have nine lives … and nine premierships
Friday, 30 Sep 2011
Minister for Regional Cities and avid Cats supporter Denis Napthine today congratulated the Geelong Football Club on winning its ninth VFL/AFL premiership.
Bendigo Discovery Centre set for $200,000 injection
Tuesday, 27 Sep 2011
A hidden gem just waiting to be discovered has today been granted a $200,000 boost by Minister for Regional Cities Denis Napthine.
Coalition grants a boost for Sovereign Hill volunteers
Tuesday, 16 Aug 2011
The Sovereign Hill Museums Association has received $25,000 in new Victorian Coalition Government funding to boost the valuable efforts of local volunteers.
V/Line maintenance facility brings 30 jobs to Ballarat
Thursday, 11 Aug 2011
Up to 30 new ongoing jobs will be created when a new V/Line train maintenance facility opens in Ballarat East by the end of the year Minister for Regional Cities Denis Napthine announced today.
Coalition invests in Geelong cruise ship business case
Thursday, 21 Jul 2011
Geelong could become a holiday destination for thousands of cruise ship passengers with the Victorian Coalition Government jointly funding a business case to examine the potential venture.
New $1.9m gallery upgrade unveiled in Ballarat
Thursday, 21 Jul 2011
The $1.9 million redevelopment of the Art Gallery of Ballarat, including significant restoration works and a major extension of the function hall, has been officially unveiled by Minister for Regional Cities Denis Napthine.
Enhanced access to justice services for Mildura community
Wednesday, 06 Jul 2011
From next year, Mildura residents will be able to access a range of justice services in the one location with expansion works to commence shortly on the Mildura Justice Service Centre.
$50,000 for South Wangaratta and Avian Park strategy
Thursday, 30 Jun 2011
A project to examine the future of four big parcels of land in South Wangaratta including the Avian Park racecourse has received a $50,000 grant from the Victorian Coalition Government.
Vic Coalition rewards Geelong for meeting fundraising challenge
Thursday, 23 Jun 2011
The Victorian Coalition Government has rewarded the Geelong Community Foundation for its fundraising efforts with a $200,000 grant to go towards local projects that address areas of disadvantage.
Napthine launches visionary project for central Geelong
Friday, 03 Jun 2011
Central Geelong is set to be revitalised with the launch of a visionary planning project which has been approved for $150,000 in funding from the Victorian Coalition Government.
Napthine in discussions with Latrobe City Council
Wednesday, 11 May 2011
The Minister for Regional Cities Denis Napthine today travelled to Morwell to meet with members of the Latrobe City Council. Dr Napthine said the meeting with Latrobe City Council provided an important opportunity to discuss important...
$100,000 to support Corio and Norlane’s development
Friday, 06 May 2011
A project to support the future development of Corio and Norlane will receive $100,000 in funding from the Victorian Coalition Government.
Regional cities to benefit from Regional Growth Fund
Monday, 02 May 2011
Budget, Budget : From the Deputy Premier, Budget : Regional and Rural Development, From the Deputy Premier, From the Minister for Regional and Rural Development
Mayors and CEOs from Victoria's 10 largest municipalities today met with Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional and Rural Development Peter Ryan and Minister for Regional Cities Denis Napthine to discuss the Coalition Government's flagship...
Great Ocean Road sets the scene for marathon event
Tuesday, 19 Apr 2011
The seventh Great Ocean Road International Marathon was officially launched today by the Minister for Regional Cities, Denis Napthine.
History now just a click away at Geelong Heritage Centre
Friday, 15 Apr 2011
Visitors to the Geelong Heritage Centre can now use the services of an online image library which was opened today by Minister for Regional Cities Denis Napthine.