Western District

Victorian airport expansion wins approval as government commits to rail link

The federal government has announced approval of expansion plans that will see a Victorian regional airport become the state's second international airport.

Iconic Bendigo building to make way for multi-million dollar hotel

A Bendigo landmark has been sold to local developers who will transform it into a five-star boutique hotel.

Construction of $50m Yarra Valley golf club gets planning approval

A Yarra Valley Council has approved the development of a new golf course, set to bolster the local construction industry and increase tourism.

Victorian government fast-tracks approval of $30m gaol redevelopment project

The Victorian Government has confirmed it will ensure a controversial regional goal redevelopment will gain approval, despite objections.

First look at plans for $45m regional Victoria library construction project

A leading Australian architecture firm has unveiled plans for a new $45 million regional Victoria library.

Massive residential development planned for regional Victorian saltworks site

A major Victorian regional centre’s council has confirmed it is considering proposals for a multi-million dollar residential development at a disused saltworks site.

Massive $200m Chinese investment as Victoria secures cable manufacturing plant

Victoria will become home to a major Chinese manufacturing plant, following the signing of a $200 million cable contract.

Victorian wind farm awards $340m worth of construction contracts

A major wind farm developer has awarded construction contracts for its massive development in western Victoria.

Construction of new $447m Geelong hospital to be fast-tracked

Construction of a new private hospital in one of Victoria’s largest regional centres is being fast-tracked, with final changes to plans expected to be approved in coming weeks.

Meridian to build massive $260m wind farm in central Victoria

A New Zealand-based power company is to start construction of its third wind farm in Australia.