For the interested "bush" investors:
Site is here:
http://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/about-us
and:
http://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/about-us/blueprint
and for a little bit older, population trends, (see 4.1 of pdf):
http://www.business.vic.gov.au/busvicwr/_assets/main/lib60139/moving forward - final report- v2.pdf
RDV supports regional Victoria to:
-create vibrant and dynamic regional communities and economies
-facilitate new investment by funding infrastructure for strategic projects
-deliver integrated programs and strategy to grow a sustainable business economy
-prepare integrated regional plans and implement a state-wide blueprint
-deliver jobs and investment across Victoria through resilient, competitive and productive regional economies.
Support is largely delivered through Ready for Tomorrow: A Blueprint for Regional and Rural Victoria which was launched in June 2010 and contains a range of programs and initiatives aimed at continuing to build a prosperous and sustainable future for regional and rural Victoria.
Regionally-based staff work closely with organisations and individuals to help develop investment, jobs, exports and communities. Staff are accessible at Victorian Business Centres (VBCs) located in Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, Mildura, Shepparton, Traralgon, Wangaratta and Wodonga. Each centre is a first point of contact for businesses and communities seeking access to government services and expertise. RDV also has a presence in Ararat, Bairnsdale, Colac, Echuca, Horsham, Seymour, Warragul and Warrnambool.
Site is here:
http://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/about-us
and:
http://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/about-us/blueprint
and for a little bit older, population trends, (see 4.1 of pdf):
http://www.business.vic.gov.au/busvicwr/_assets/main/lib60139/moving forward - final report- v2.pdf