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alt="Denis Napthine" src="/web/20130410175305im_/http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/images/stories/images/mediareleases/DN001.jpg" width="100" height="110"/><br/><br/><br/><br/>The Hon Dr Denis Napthine MLA</h3> <hr/> <h3 class="impol_heading"><a href="/web/20130410175305/http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/6036-site-chosen-for-new-warrnambool-dpi-offices.html" title="Site chosen for new Warrnambool DPI offices">Site chosen for new Warrnambool DPI offices</a></h3><p class="iteminfo"> <span class="createdate">Thursday, 14 Feb 2013</span></p> <div class="labels-other-labels"> <a class="label" href="/web/20130410175305/http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/from-the-minister-for-agriculture-and-food-security.html" title="From the Minister for Agriculture and Food Security">From the Minister for Agriculture and Food Security</a> </div> <p class="labels-item-body">The Victorian Coalition Government has secured a central location for Warrnambool’s new Department of Primary Industries (DPI) office. </p> <div class="label_clr"></div> <div class="sep"></div><h3 class="impol_heading"><a href="/web/20130410175305/http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/6021-planning-begins-for-revamped-ballarat-station-precinct.html" title="Planning begins for revamped Ballarat station precinct">Planning begins for revamped Ballarat station precinct</a></h3><p class="iteminfo"> <span class="createdate">Wednesday, 13 Feb 2013</span></p><p class="labels-item-body">An overhaul for the Ballarat railway station precinct is in the pipeline with options for a dramatic revitalisation project set to be explored with the Victorian Coalition Government announcing that a $300,000 masterplan will be...</p> <div class="label_clr"></div> <div class="sep"></div><h3 class="impol_heading"><a href="/web/20130410175305/http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/5931-drivers-experience-first-stage-of-western-highway-upgrade.html" title="Drivers experience first stage of Western Highway upgrade">Drivers experience first stage of Western Highway upgrade</a></h3><p class="iteminfo"> <span class="createdate">Thursday, 31 Jan 2013</span></p><p class="labels-item-body">Construction of a major section of the $505 million Western Highway Duplication from Ballarat to Stawell is now complete – and marks a significant milestone in the rollout of this duplication. </p> <div class="label_clr"></div> <div class="sep"></div><h3 class="impol_heading"><a href="/web/20130410175305/http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/5592-victorias-810-million-mortlake-gas-plant-to-secure-energy-supply-when-demand-peaks.html" title="Victoria’s $810 million Mortlake gas plant to secure energy supply when demand peaks">Victoria’s $810 million Mortlake gas plant to secure energy supply when demand peaks</a></h3><p class="iteminfo"> <span class="createdate">Wednesday, 05 Dec 2012</span></p> <div class="labels-other-labels"> <a class="label" href="/web/20130410175305/http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/from-the-premier.html" title="From the Premier">From the Premier</a>, <a class="label" href="/web/20130410175305/http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/from-the-minister-for-energy-and-resources.html" title="From the Minister for Energy and Resources">From the Minister for Energy and Resources</a> </div> <p class="labels-item-body">Premier Ted Baillieu today officially opened Origin’s $810 million Mortlake Power Station – Victoria’s largest gas peaking plant, located 12 kilometres west of Mortlake in western Victoria. </p> <div class="label_clr"></div> <div class="sep"></div><h3 class="impol_heading"><a href="/web/20130410175305/http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/5569-wodonga-set-for-469-million-urban-renewal-initiative.html" title="Wodonga set for $46.9 million Urban Renewal Initiative">Wodonga set for $46.9 million Urban Renewal Initiative</a></h3><p class="iteminfo"> <span class="createdate">Tuesday, 04 Dec 2012</span></p><p class="labels-item-body">Wodonga will undergo a major urban renewal project with the help of $3 million from the Victorian Coalition Government, Minister for Regional Cities Denis Napthine announced today. </p> <div class="label_clr"></div> <div class="sep"></div><h3 class="impol_heading"><a href="/web/20130410175305/http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/5472-coalition-funds-upgrade-of-geelong-grain-loop.html" title="Coalition funds upgrade of Geelong Grain Loop">Coalition funds upgrade of Geelong Grain Loop</a></h3><p class="iteminfo"> <span class="createdate">Friday, 23 Nov 2012</span></p> <div class="labels-other-labels"> <a class="label" href="/web/20130410175305/http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/from-the-minister-for-regional-cities/budget-premier23.html" title="From the Premier">From the Premier</a> </div> <p class="labels-item-body">The Geelong Grain Rail Loop is set to be upgraded enabling up to 30 per cent more grain per train ahead of harvest with Minister for Ports and Regional Cities Denis Napthine announcing the $5.6 million project at the Port of Geelong...</p> <div class="label_clr"></div> <div class="sep"></div><h3 class="impol_heading"><a href="/web/20130410175305/http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/5470-coalition-delivers-11-million-for-new-geelong-fund.html" title="Coalition delivers $11 million for new Geelong Fund">Coalition delivers $11 million for new Geelong Fund</a></h3><p class="iteminfo"> <span class="createdate">Friday, 23 Nov 2012</span></p><p class="labels-item-body">A special $11 million fund will be established to drive jobs growth and deliver community infrastructure in Geelong, Minister for Regional Cities Denis Napthine announced today at Deakin University. </p> <div class="label_clr"></div> <div class="sep"></div><h3 class="impol_heading"><a href="/web/20130410175305/http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/5254-working-group-to-identify-further-opportunities-from-bendigo-hospital-redevelopment.html" title="Working group to identify further opportunities from Bendigo Hospital redevelopment">Working group to identify further opportunities from Bendigo Hospital redevelopment</a></h3><p class="iteminfo"> <span class="createdate">Wednesday, 31 Oct 2012</span></p><p class="labels-item-body"> A working group consisting of Bendigo business leaders, the City of Greater Bendigo and the Victorian Coalition Government has been...</p> <div class="label_clr"></div> <div class="sep"></div><h3 class="impol_heading"><a href="/web/20130410175305/http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/4793-premier-announces-835k-for-ballarat-growth-and-regional-jobs.html" title="Premier announces $835K for Ballarat growth and regional jobs">Premier announces $835K for Ballarat growth and regional jobs</a></h3><p class="iteminfo"> <span class="createdate">Tuesday, 04 Sep 2012</span></p> <div class="labels-other-labels"> <a class="label" href="/web/20130410175305/http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/from-the-premier.html" title="From the Premier">From the Premier</a> </div> <p class="labels-item-body">Premier Ted Baillieu reaffirmed the Victorian Coalition Government's commitment to supporting and developing Victoria's regional economy today, during a keynote address to the Australian Industry Group in Ballarat. </p> <div class="label_clr"></div> <div class="sep"></div><h3 class="impol_heading"><a href="/web/20130410175305/http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/4736-government-invests-300000-to-help-drive-regional-city-growth.html" title="Government invests $300,000 to help drive regional city growth">Government invests $300,000 to help drive regional city growth</a></h3><p class="iteminfo"> <span class="createdate">Tuesday, 28 Aug 2012</span></p> <div 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