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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 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