Economic news and information relating to the Mildura region are regularly added to this site. To receive media releases from Mildura Development Corporation when they are issued, please email this office.

Small Business Owners - Energise Enterprise photographic exhibition

Enter your picture in the photographic exhibition and raise the profile of your business

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Temporary Tax Breaks for Small Business & General Business

The Federal government has announced $2.7billion in temporary tax breaks for Small Business & General Business

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$42 Billion Nation Building and Jobs Plan

The Rudd Government today announced a $42 billion Nation Building and Jobs Plan to support jobs and invest in future long term economic growth

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Farmers Eligible for Drought Exit Grants

Victorian irrigators can now apply for the Rudd Government’s Small Block Irrigators Exit Grant Package, the Federal Minister for Climate Change, Senator Penny Wong, and the Victorian Water Minister, Tim Holding, announced today.
 
The Small Block Irrigators Exit Grant Package offers up to $150,000 to eligible irrigators in the Murray-Darling Basin on farms of 15 hectares or less, plus up to $20,000 in other transitional assistance. Irrigators must sell their water entitlement to the Commonwealth to be eligible for the exit grant.

Click here to view media release from the Commonwealth Minister for Water and Climate Change and the Victorian Minister for Water

Mildura Derailed - Rail Freight Impact Study

Rail transport is a critical element in the functioning and sustainability of the Mildura Region. The location of Mildura close to a tri-state boundary and the very high level of industrial and food-related production means that gauge standardisation and connectivity to the Interstate Rail Network must be given the highest priority.

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Small Business Field Officer Program

The Small Business Field Officer Program ceased 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

Professional Advice and Planning for Drought Affected Farm Businesses

The Australian Government's Professional Advice & Planning Grants of up to $5500 are available to assist drought-affected farm businesses to access professional advice for matters such as a farm business viability assessment, the development of a farm business plan or financial and agronomic advice. Applications should be received before 12 June 2009.

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