Ballarat City Council
Historic Ballarat is one of Australia’s largest inland cities, with streetscapes that hark back to the prosperity of the 1850s gold rush. It has a strong economy, thriving arts and music scene and an impressive variety of quality services that include education, retail, sports facilities, health, and entertainment, as well as celebrated tourist destinations such as Sovereign Hill, Eureka Stockade Centre and Ballarat Wildlife Park.

Central Goldfields Shire Council
The Central Goldfields has a unique combination of beautiful natural environments; strong manufacturing, retail and agricultural sectors; charming historical buildings and streetscapes; and is at the geographic centre of Victoria, making it ideally placed for economic and tourist potential.

Greater Bendigo City Council
Greater Bendigo Shire has a booming performing arts and art scene as well as unique museums, such as the Golden Dragon Museum that houses the world’s oldest and longest imperial dragons outside China. The economy is based on a broad range of manufacturing, retail, finance, telecommunications, education, retail, health and community services.

Hepburn Shire Council
Only ninety minutes drive from Melbourne, the shire is home to one of Victoria’s premium relaxation destinations – Hepburn Springs. The charming townships in the shire attract tourists throughout the year; however the economy also has a firm base in agriculture, forestry, manufacturing and retailing, with a growing sector in education and health and community services.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council
Only an hour’s drive from Melbourne, the shire is renowned for its semi-rural lifestyle; lush forests; unique landscapes, such as Hanging Rock; and the character of local townships. The shire has a diverse economy based on tourism; agriculture; manufacturing, especially based around the Shire’s many wineries and specialty farms; timber milling; light manufacturing; and specialty services.

Moorabool Shire Council
Set amid rolling hills only 80 km west of Melbourne, the shire combines country living with easy access to the city. Excellent services and a strong business and industrial sector are accompanied by comparatively low-cost land and housing.

Mount Alexander Shire Council
Mount Alexander Shire is a rural haven with heritage registered streetscapes, farmland and bushland. Features such as award winning restaurants, a great choice of vibrant retail centres and a bustling economy add to its cosmopolitan flavour.