New Wheatbelt And Gascoyne Development Commissions CEO’s Announced

New Wheatbelt And Gascoyne Development Commissions CEO’s Announced

09 February 2020

Western Australia Minister for Regional Development Alannah MacTiernan CEO’s Appointed To Wheatbelt And Gascoyne Development Commissions Victor P Taffa Rob Cossart appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Wheatbelt Development Commission Tym Duncanson appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Gascoyne Development Commission Minister for Regional Development Alannah MacTiernan has welcomed the appointment of Rob […]

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Construction Gets Underway On Upper Murray Events Centre

Construction Gets Underway On Upper Murray Events Centre

02 February 2020

Victoria Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes Upper Murray Events Centre Construction Underway Victor P Taffa Andrews Government will provide an additional $200,000 towards the construction of the Upper Murray Events Centre at Corryong Recreation Reserve, following bushfires in the region. Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes today toured the construction site to view progress […]

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Andrews Govt Supports Geelong Small Business

Andrews Govt Supports Geelong Small Business

08 December 2019

Victoria Minister for Small Business Adem Somyurek More Support For Geelong’s Small Businesses Victor P Taffa Small businesses in the City of Greater Geelong can look forward to better council support as it became the latest local government to sign up to the Small Business Friendly Council initiative. Minister for Small Business Adem Somyurek today […]

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$14.6 Million Worth Of Investment Unlocked From Regional Growth Fund

$14.6 Million Worth Of Investment Unlocked From Regional Growth Fund

26 November 2019

South Australia Minister for Regional Development Tim Whetstone Regional Growth Fund Unlocks $14.6 Million Investment Victor P Taffa Regional areas will enjoy a wider variety of food and drink experiences, better water and cycling infrastructure, and diverse tourism opportunities thanks to the latest $5 Million Regional Growth Fund competitive grant program, which is expected to […]

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Wimmera Southern Mallee Workforce Solutions Supported By Andrews Govt

Wimmera Southern Mallee Workforce Solutions Supported By Andrews Govt

20 November 2019

Victoria Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes Supporting The Wimmera Southern Mallee Workforce Victor P Taffa Local industry leaders, employers and workers have come together with the Andrews Government in the Wimmera Southern Mallee region today to find solutions to attracting, retaining and training local workers. Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes, Minister for Jobs, […]

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Mellisa Teede Appointed South West Development Commission CEO

Mellisa Teede Appointed South West Development Commission CEO

10 October 2019

Western Australia Minister for Regional Development Alannah MacTiernan New CEO To Drive Economic Development In The South-West Victor P Taffa Mellisa Teede appointed as Chief Executive Officer at South West Development Commission Minister for Regional Development Alannah MacTiernan has welcomed the appointment of Mellisa Teede as Chief Executive Officer of the South West Development Commission […]

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Applications For Infrastructure Grants Close On 1 November 2019

Applications For Infrastructure Grants Close On 1 November 2019

30 September 2019

Northern Territory Minister for Local Government Gerry McCarthy Infrastructure Grants Open Victor P Taffa Regional and shire councils have the opportunity to improve community infrastructure with a $5 Million grants round now open. Department of Local Government, Housing and Community Development’s Strategic Local Government Infrastructure Fund supports councils with low rate bases to deliver key […]

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Board Appointments For Mid-West Commission Announced By Minister

Board Appointments For Mid-West Commission Announced By Minister

28 September 2019

Western Australia Minister for Regional Development Alannah MacTiernan Board Appointments To Drive Mid-West Development Victor P Taffa Todd West reappointed as Mid-West Development Commission board chairperson New and extended appointments bring experience from the business and community sectors Minister for Regional Development Alannah MacTiernan today announced the new and returning faces for the Mid-West Development […]

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Sealing Of Broome-Cape Leveque Road To Increase Visitors For Dampier Peninsula

Sealing Of Broome-Cape Leveque Road To Increase Visitors For Dampier Peninsula

21 September 2019

Western Australia Minister for Regional Development Alannah MacTiernan Infrastructure Boost For Dampier Peninsula Victor P Taffa $3.9 Million funding boost for tourism infrastructure on the Dampier Peninsula New visitor amenities, track upgrades, signage and fencing to be in place ahead of completion of Broome-Cape Leveque Road sealing McGowan Government will invest a further $3.9 Million […]

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Kris Starcevich Appointed CEO To GEDC

Kris Starcevich Appointed CEO To GEDC

06 September 2019

Western Australia Minister for Regional Development Alannah MacTiernan CEO Appointed To Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission Victor P Taffa Kris Starcevich appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (GEDC) Minister for Regional Development Alannah MacTiernan has welcomed the appointment of Kris Starcevich as Chief Executive Officer of the Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission. “Kris is a […]

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Brad Williamson To Lead Great Southern Development Commission

Brad Williamson To Lead Great Southern Development Commission

11 August 2019

Western Australia Minister for Regional Development Alannah MacTiernan Great Southern Development Commission Chair To Drive Local Jobs Victor P Taffa Former Albany port chief Brad Williamson appointed Great Southern Development Commission Board chair Appointment to support sustainable economic development in the region Minister for Regional Development Alannah MacTiernan today announced the appointment of former Albany […]

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Cairns Convention Centre Draft Plans Released

Cairns Convention Centre Draft Plans Released

08 August 2019

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk Premier To Announce Cairns Convention Centre Bigger And Better Than Ever Victor P Taffa Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will today announce the expansion of the Cairns Convention Centre will be even bigger and better than expected. Drawings have been released of the new Convention Centre showing a new tropical-themed entrance and Sky […]

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North-West Business Innovation Boosted By Grants

North-West Business Innovation Boosted By Grants

11 July 2019

Western Australia Minister for Regional Development Alannah MacTiernan Regional New Industries Fund Grants Driving Northern Innovation Victor P Taffa 2 grants from McGowan Government’s $4.5 Million Regional New Industries Fund to drive innovation in northern Western Australia Business innovation in the North-West has been given a boost with almost $200,000 in grants from the McGowan […]

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RED Grant Round 2 Applications Open Until 13 September 2019

RED Grant Round 2 Applications Open Until 13 September 2019

11 July 2019

Western Australia Minister for Regional Development Alannah MacTiernan Round 2 RED Grants Now Open Victor P Taffa Applications for round 2 of the Regional Economic Development Grants program now open McGowan Government investing $28.8 Million in regional community-driven projects set to create jobs and drive economic growth McGowan Government is continuing its investment in community-driven […]

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Regional Jobs Boosted With Expansion Of Thomas Foods South Australian Operations

Regional Jobs Boosted With Expansion Of Thomas Foods South Australian Operations

08 June 2019

South Australia Premier Steven Marshall South Australia Minister for Transport Stephan Knoll Thomas Foods To Rebuild And Unlock Thousands Of Regional Jobs Victor P Taffa Marshall Government has welcomed Thomas Foods International’s (TFI) significant expansion of its South Australian operations. TFI have unveiled plans to build a new state-of-the-art meat processing plant in Murray Bridge […]

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Black Spot Mobile Phone Coverage EOI Process Open Until 7 June 2019

Black Spot Mobile Phone Coverage EOI Process Open Until 7 June 2019

24 May 2019

South Australia Minister for Regional Development Tim Whetstone New Round Of Black Spot Funding Opens Victor P Taffa Rural mobile phone coverage is set for a boost with the Marshall Government working with regional communities to deliver the latest round of Mobile Black Spot Program funding. Round 5 of the Commonwealth Mobile Black Spot Program […]

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Carnarvon Heritage Precinct One Mile Jetty Centre Officially Opened By Minister

Carnarvon Heritage Precinct One Mile Jetty Centre Officially Opened By Minister

17 April 2019

Western Australia Minister for Regional Development Alannah MacTiernan One Mile Jetty Centre Opened In Carnarvon Victor P Taffa Carnarvon Heritage Precinct One Mile Jetty Interpretive Centre officially opened, supported by $2.8 Million State Government investment Visitors to Carnarvon can now explore the fascinating history of the iconic One Mile Jetty at the Carnarvon Heritage Precinct’s […]

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Bendigo Showgrounds Are Set For Upgrade With Funding For New Masterplan

Bendigo Showgrounds Are Set For Upgrade With Funding For New Masterplan

10 March 2019

Victoria Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes Bendigo Showgrounds Set For Modern Upgrade Victor P Taffa Historic Bendigo Showgrounds is set for major redevelopment with the Andrews Government today announcing funding for a new Masterplan to be undertaken by Urban Enterprise. Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes was in Bendigo today to announce a $50,000 […]

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South West Development Commission Office Relocates To Collie

South West Development Commission Office Relocates To Collie

09 March 2019

Western Australia Minister for Regional Development Alannah MacTiernan Doors Open In Collie As McGowan Government Invests In Town’s Future Victor P Taffa South West Development Commission (SWDC) relocates its Collie office to a more prominent and accessible location New office location comes as efforts to create jobs and boost the economy ramp up Supports interagency […]

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Goldfields-Esperance Receives More Than $900,000 In RED Grant Funds

Goldfields-Esperance Receives More Than $900,000 In RED Grant Funds

25 February 2019

Western Australia Minister for Regional Development Alannah MacTiernan More Than $900,000 For Goldfields-Esperance Economic Development Victor P Taffa Goldfields-Esperance projects to receive more than $900,000 in Regional Economic Development (RED) grant funding Filling skills shortages and Aboriginal training a key focus McGowan Government investment driving new regional jobs McGowan Government’s Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants […]

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