SouthWest Victoria delegation impresses at Parliament
News SouthWest Victoria delegation impresses at Parliament 29/05/2024 A 60-strong delegation from the SouthWest Victoria Alliance (SWVA) met today (29 May 2024) with senior government and opposition figures to advocate on behalf of the region and launch a refreshed advocacy platform. You can find the Vision for the SouthWest Victoria Alliance here. SouthWest Victoria Alliance Chair Cr […]
Leaders from across SouthWest Victoria advocate for the region at Parliament
News Leaders from across SouthWest Victoria advocate for the region at Parliament 29/05/2024 A delegation of industry, community, political and education leaders from across the SouthWest Victoria region have today (29 May 2024) travelled to Parliament House in Melbourne to meet ministers, MPs and senior bureaucrats. The delegation of 60 – which includes mayors, CEOs, […]
SouthWest Victoria welcomes state budget
News SouthWest Victoria welcomes state budget 08/05/2024 The SouthWest Victoria Alliance has welcomed State Budget measures to take some cost of pressure off families. SouthWest Victoria Alliance Chair Cr Ben Blain said: “Struggling families need all the help they can get at the moment and we welcome any measure that lightens the burden. “However more needs […]
Regional Victoria needs fairer share of short-stay levy
News Regional Victoria needs fairer share of short-stay levy 16/04/2024 The SouthWest Victoria Alliance of councils is calling on the Victorian Government to allocate a greater share of the new so-called Airbnb levy to rural and regional Victoria. The 7.5 per cent Victorian Government levy applies to short-stay accommodation provided via online platforms such as Stayz and […]
SouthWest Victoria Alliance offers to help keep vital renewable energy terminal in Victoria
News SouthWest Victoria Alliance offers to help keep vital renewable energy terminal in Victoria 23/01/2024 SouthWest Victoria Alliance is offering to help the State Government ensure that a proposed renewable energy terminal is secured for Victoria. The terminal, which is vital to the state’s energy transformation is in danger of being located interstate following a recent […]
Congratulations to new and returning mayors
News Congratulations to new and returning mayors 18/12/2023 Congratulations to the region’s returning and newly elected mayors. As a result of the mayor al elections, the SWVA Board has changed and we heartily welcome the new members. The full list of board members is available in this link. SWVA looks forward to working closely with our new […]
$150m for worker housing welcomed
News Congratulations to new and returning mayors 01/12/2023 SouthWest Victoria Alliance welcomes the state government’s announcement today (1 December) of the guidelines of a $150 million fund to support the provision of worker housing in rural and regional Victoria. Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Regional Development Gayle Tierney announced the opening of the $150 million Regional Worker […]