Economic news and information relating to the Mildura region are regularly added to this site. To receive media releases from the Sunraysia Mallee Economic Development Board when they are issued, please email Camille Mansell.

Unlocking the Drought Assistance Puzzle

A document identifying the drought assistance measures available from various agencies has been prepared for the Sunraysia Mallee Economic Development Board.

This document provides the following people with a guide to what is available:

• primary producers
• business owners
• community members

To view the document, please click here.

Small Business Field Officer Program

The Small Business Field Officer Program will cease on Monday 30th June 2008.

The Australian Government will provide $42m over 4 years to fund the delivery of
low cost small business advisory services through nominated Business Enterprise
Centres (BECs) throughout Australia. Thirty six (36) BECs will be supported
through this measure.

The funding will enable BECs to expand and strengthen their capacity to provide
low cost advisory services to small business; complementing the Government's
overall objective to maximise the growth potential, prosperity and sustainability of
small business. It aims to improve the business skills of small business operators,
intending operators and independent contractors. If you would like information on
the BECs, please contact AusIndustry hotline on 13 28 46 or
hotline@ausindustry.gov.au.