South west roads ranked Victoria’s worst in RACV survey
News 16/09/2026 South west roads ranked Victoria’s worst in RACV survey SouthWest Victoria Alliance (SWVA) says the results of RACV’s 2026 My Country Road survey should serve as a wake-up call for governments, after two south west roads were ranked as the most dangerous regional roads in Victoria. The survey ranked the Princes Highway West […]
SWVA welcomes commitment to restore Country Roads and Bridges Funding
News 4/09/2026 SWVA welcomes commitment to restore Country Roads and Bridges funding SouthWest Victoria Alliance welcomes today’s commitment by the Victorian Liberals and Nationals to restore the Country Roads and Bridges Program, which would provide each regional and rural council with $1.5 million annually in untied funding for local roads and bridges maintenance. The announcement […]
SWVA welcomes six-carriage train announcement for Warrnambool line
News 21/08/2026 SWVA welcomes six-carriage train announcement for Warrnambool line SouthWest Victoria Alliance (SWVA) has welcomed today’s announcement that six-carriage VLocity trains will operate on some services on the Warrnambool line before the end of the year, describing it as a significant win for south west Victoria and a strong example of regional advocacy delivering […]
$5 billion roads commitment welcome, but south west roads still need more investment
News $5 billion roads commitment welcome, but south west roads still need more investment 13/07/2026 SouthWest Victoria Alliance (SWVA) welcomes today’s Victorian Opposition commitment to invest $5 billion in road maintenance and repairs, describing it as an important acknowledgement of the deteriorating state of Victoria’s roads and the growing frustration being experienced by regional communities. […]
Urgent support needed as drought deepens – SWVA welcomes collaborative response
News Urgent support needed as drought deepens – SWVA welcomes collaborative response 29/05/2025 The South West Victoria Alliance has welcomed the Victorian Government’s expanded drought support package and the establishment of a bipartisan drought taskforce, labelling it a ‘positive step’ toward a more coordinated and long-term response to the unfolding crisis. “This package provides some […]
SWVA rejects unfair ESVF tax on rural Victorians
News SWVA rejects unfair ESVF tax on rural Victorians 21/05/2025 SouthWest Victoria Alliance (SWVA) is calling out the new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) for what it is – unfair, unreasonable, and a massive hit to our communities. This new levy is now baked into the Victorian Budget, delivered today by Treasurer Jaclyn Symes. […]
SouthWest Victoria Alliance welcomes federal budget
News SouthWest Victoria Alliance welcomes federal budget 15/05/2024 The SouthWest Victoria Alliance – which represents communities across the shires of Colac Otway, Corangamite, Moyne, Southern Grampians and Warrnambool City Council – has welcomed the federal budget. SouthWest Victoria Alliance Chair Cr Ben Blain said: “The SouthWest Victoria Alliance welcomes $150 million to upgrade the Maroona […]
Voters name top issues as the Wannon candidates forum approaches
News Voters name top issues as the Wannon candidates forum approaches 18/04/2025 Wannon voters have nominated their top federal election issues ahead of the electorate’s only comprehensive candidates forum next week. About 200 people are expected to watch the Wannon candidates go head-to-head at Deakin University’s Warrnambool Campus on Wednesday night. Other will be watching […]
South-west Victorian councils in federal push to end ‘childcare deserts’
South-west Victorian councils in federal push to end ‘childcare deserts’ 10/12/2024 Councils from across south-west Victoria are calling on the Commonwealth to boost funding and support to ease the region’s childcare crisis. Right now, there aren’t enough childcare centres, workers or available spots across the south-west. It’s making life difficult for families and employers, and […]
Best health care is SouthWest Victoria Alliance’s #1 priority
Uncategorized Best health care is SouthWest Victoria Alliance’s #1 priority 29/07/2024 SouthWest Victoria Alliancehas called on the Victorian government to ensurethat access to the best possible health care close to home is the number one priority when considering the future of regional health services. SouthWest Victoria Alliance Chair Cr Ben Blain said: “Access to high […]