Murray Now Regional Profile 2015

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Contents

Invest in the Murray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Gross Regional Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Innovation & Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Infrastructure & Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Agribusiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Logistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Business & Professional Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Education & Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Lifestyle & Leisure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Government Industry Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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Welcome to the 2015-16 Murray Now Regional Profile

Our 9th edition is a comprehensive investment attraction publication that we believe captures the Murray region as an ideal place to live, work, invest and do business. Without continued support by our industry and business leaders who represent success and innovation throughout the Murray Now footprint, this publication would not be possible.

As a not for profit entity, Murray Now provides a united approach in marketing and coordinating investment attraction both nationally and internationally. As leaders in relationship building and regional development programs, we link into the right government and corporate networks, enabling businesses to relocate, expand and develop supply chain opportunities to benefit and grow the Murray economy.

To complement the profile, our Murray Now Industry Investment Prospectus is a membership-based web portal giving subscribers access to the latest business survey results, economic data analysis, commercial and industrial real estate, transport networks, supply chain linkages and a comprehensive industry listing of over 5,000 Murray businesses. This portal continues to be updated with the latest data and information on a weekly basis to assist in the marketing of the greater Murray Now Region and it’s natural business clusters.

Read on to discover a vibrant economy that continues to attract business, investment and residents to the Murray region . . .

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Where Lifestyle & Business Opportunity MeetThe Murray Region is situated along the Murray River in Victoria and New South Wales (NSW). The region is known for its agriculture and food sector, having rich alluvial soil leveraged through the irrigation opportunities presented by the Murray River. The Murray Region provides a rich lifestyle for its residents, with affordable housing, picturesque landscapes, and close proximity to major cities. The Murray River not only assists the agricultural industry, it also enhances the aesthetics of the area, and boosts the recreational and tourism industries by supporting a range of activities.

The Murray Region comprises of 139,938 square kilometres and is well serviced by road and rail infrastructure, linking with the Hume, Sturt & Newell Highways and is within a reasonable distance to major cities including Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide. There are 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs) referred to as the “Murray Region” as referenced throughout the profile.

A vibrant regional economy that continues to attract residents, business & investment . . .The Murray region is a vibrant economy founded on a strong agriculture sector and has evolved as a diverse economic hub. Business Investment continues to flow in at a healthy level demonstrated by 33,250 businesses and approval of over $570 million in non-residential building over the past year.

A recognised strength in agriculture and food manufacturing . . .The local agriculture sector accounts for 12% of local employment and more than 14% of total industry value add for the Murray Region.Local produce is leveraged through down-stream supply chains and processing clusters, resulting in strong and interconnected local food

manufacturing and transport industries. As a result, manufacturing accounts for over a tenth of the region’s employment and total industry value add.

Strong linkages . . .The region is well connected through extensive road and rail infrastructure to capital cities, providing easy access to major consumer markets. These connections also provide a wide variety of options for export/import access through major ports in NSW, Victoria and South Australia.

Diverse Opportunities for growth . . .The Murray Region is not just about agriculture, food product manufacturing and transport. The region has a diverse economic base with strengths in health care, construction, retail, education, accommodation and food services. Professional, scientific and technical services, tourism, clean energy and knowledge based industry are also sectors for continued growth.

A unique Lifestyle that can’t be found anywhere else . . .Increased investment to improve the Murray Region’s overall amenity and ambience, coupled with population growth over the last decade, is indicative of the highly desirable quality of life the region offers. A popular holiday and leisure destination, the region receives over 6 million visitors each year.

The Murray Region is open for business. Good accessibility, strong supply of local labour and affordable industrial and commercial properties all make the Region an attractive and competitive place for business activity and investment.

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Gross Regional Product

The Murray Region had an estimated Gross Regional Product (GRP) of $18.9 billion in 2013-14, approximately 2% lower than GRP estimates for the region in 2012-13. Since 2009-10, the region has experienced modest GRP growth averaging 0.8% per annum, with 2010-11 and 2011-12 being strong growth years for the region. When compared to NSW and Victoria economic growth trends, the Murray Region has generally experienced below average State growth, with exception of the 2010-11 to 2011-12 period. During this period, the Murray Region’s growth of 3.0% exceeded both NSW (2.7%) and Victoria (2.4%) as a whole.The regional economy is well diversified, with the regional centres providing the commercial and administrative support for the more agriculturally based economies. There are clear strengths in the agriculture and manufacturing industries, with these sectors jointly accounting for approximately a quarter of Gross Industry Value Add for the Murray regional economy. Much of the manufacturing in the region is also associated with the agricultural industry, with food product manufacturing forming a large portion of the manufacturing sector. Other industries contributing to the Murray Region’s local economy include health care and social assistance (8.6%), construction (8.0%) and retail trade (6.9%), which contribute to the diversification of the economic base.

Note: (a) GRP figures are reported as Chain Volume Measures, based on 2013-14 prices. (b) The GRP model methodology been revised to previous estimates provided. As such, data is not comparable to previous publications. Source: AEC

Figure 3.1. Murray Region Indicative GRP(a) and Growth, NSW and Victoria Growth, 2009-10 to 2013-14

Figure 3.2. Percent Industry Contribution to Total GVA(a), Murray Region, 2008-09 and 2013-14

Note: (a) Gross Value Add (GVA) is the value of total output (excluding ownership of dwellings) at basic prices minus the value of intermediate consumption at purchasers’ prices. The term is used to describe gross product by industry. Basic prices valuation of output removes the distortion caused by variations in the incidence of commodity taxes and subsidies across the output of individual industries.

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Innovation & Industry

The Murray Region has a clear strength in the agriculture, forestry and manufacturing industries, with these sectors jointly accounting for approximately a quarter of Gross Industry Value Add for the regional economy.

Much of the manufacturing is associated in the agriculture industry, with food, timber and paper

product manufacturing forming a large portion of the sector.

The creation and uptake of innovative technologies has evolved in the areas of engineering fabrication, information technology and investment in skills development by industry leaders.

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Our sustainable business practices have resulted in financial achievements as well as supporting the environment and the community. In the last 13 years, our Tumut Mill has produced 5 million tonnes of high quality packaging paper and generated $3 billion in sales.More than three quarters of our paper is exported overseas, making this site Australia’s largest exporter of manufactured product by containers.

Supporting Local People and Businesses

The Tumut mill directly employs more than 300 people on the site, while Visy’s total investment in Tumut has underpinned employment of around 2,800 people in the Tumut Shire:

nearly 25% of the total population, and leading to a large increase in professional, scientific and technical services personnel in the region.1 Visy has also invested over $4 million in training the Tumut workforce, contributing to their professional development.

Making the Timber Industry Work

The Tumut mill provides a base demand for the sale of plantation waste thinnings and sawmill residues from other regional businesses.2 Increased demand from the mill has supported sawmills in the region to remain open and/or upgrade.3 The mill’s continued investment continues to fund forestry activities, which include

the development of more sustainable plantations within the region.4 In the last decade, more than 10,000 hectares have been planted as a result of increased fibre demand.

Closing the Loop – a leader in sustainability

Visy’s closed loop approach enables us to maximise resource recovery and minimise waste through the life cycle of our manufactured products.

Our Tumut mill is revolutionising the way we think about waste:

• Factory by-products are transformedinto energy to make more paper

Paper, packaging and recycling for a better world

• Residue and waste wood is sourcedfrom sawmills as a renewableenergy source to power the mill

• Integrated harvesting of plantationsfor both sawlogs and pulpwoodimproves both environmental andfinancial sustainability of the regionby using the total resource

Visy is committed to the growth of the Murray-Riverina Region through continued investment in our Tumut operations and in the communities that support our business.

Visy’s three packaging operations in Wodonga are an important part of supporting the local dairy, agricultural and livestock industries across the Murray Region. Operating in the area for over 20 years, Visy Fibre, Visy Glama and Visy Food provide innovative corrugated cardboard,

specialty carton solutions and steel food cans to some of the largest food producers in the region. Along with our manufacturing operations, Visy supports a number of local events and industry bodies critical to the development and security of local food production.

VISY:

Visy is proud of bringing 10 years of success to the Murray Region through its world-class Tumut Pulp and Paper Mill, its advanced packaging facilities at Wodonga, and our growing presence in transport and logistics in Shepparton.

1 Tumut Shire Council, 14 April 2011. “Tumut’s Economy 2000-2010: The Visy Investment Era”, Waterhouse, G.2 Tumut Shire Council, 14 April 2011. “Tumut’s Economy 2000-2010: The Visy Investment Era”, Waterhouse, G.3 URS Forestry, 21 July 2003. “An evaluation of the impacts of the Visy Industries Pulp and Paper Mill on the Forest Industry and Economy of the Tumut Region”, Eastment R. 4 Tumut Shire Council, 14 April 2011. “Tumut’s Economy 2000-2010: The Visy Investment Era”, Waterhouse, G.

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For more information on Visy, visit www.visy.com.au or contact your local Wodonga site representative at:

Visy Fibre and Visy Glama299 McKoy Street, WodongaVIC, 3690Ph: 02 6043 7200

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Our sustainable business practices have resulted in financial achievements as well as supporting the environment and the community. In the last 13 years, our Tumut Mill has produced 5 million tonnes of high quality packaging paper and generated $3 billion in sales.More than three quarters of our paper is exported overseas, making this site Australia’s largest exporter of manufactured product by containers.

Supporting Local People and Businesses

The Tumut mill directly employs more than 300 people on the site, while Visy’s total investment in Tumut has underpinned employment of around 2,800 people in the Tumut Shire:

nearly 25% of the total population, and leading to a large increase in professional, scientific and technical services personnel in the region.1

Visy has also invested over $4 million in training the Tumut workforce, contributing to their professional development.

Making the Timber Industry Work

The Tumut mill provides a base demand for the sale of plantation waste thinnings and sawmill residues from other regional businesses.2

Increased demand from the mill has supported sawmills in the region to remain open and/or upgrade.3 The mill’s continued investment continues to fund forestry activities, which include

the development of more sustainable plantations within the region.4 In the last decade, more than 10,000 hectares have been planted as a result of increased fibre demand.

Closing the Loop – a leader in sustainability

Visy’s closed loop approach enables us to maximise resource recovery and minimise waste through the life cycle of our manufactured products.

Our Tumut mill is revolutionising the way we think about waste:

• Factory by-products are transformedinto energy to make more paper

Paper, packaging and recycling for a better world

• Residue and waste wood is sourcedfrom sawmills as a renewableenergy source to power the mill

• Integrated harvesting of plantationsfor both sawlogs and pulpwoodimproves both environmental andfinancial sustainability of the regionby using the total resource

Visy is committed to the growth of the Murray-Riverina Region through continued investment in our Tumut operations and in the communities that support our business.

Visy’s three packaging operations in Wodonga are an important part of supporting the local dairy, agricultural and livestock industries across the Murray Region. Operating in the area for over 20 years, Visy Fibre, Visy Glama and Visy Food provide innovative corrugated cardboard,

specialty carton solutions and steel food cans to some of the largest food producers in the region. Along with our manufacturing operations, Visy supports a number of local events and industry bodies critical to the development and security of local food production.

VISY:

Visy is proud of bringing 10 years of success to the Murray Region through its world-class Tumut Pulp and Paper Mill, its advanced packaging facilities at Wodonga, and our growing presence in transport and logistics in Shepparton.

1 Tumut Shire Council, 14 April 2011. “Tumut’s Economy 2000-2010: The Visy Investment Era”, Waterhouse, G.2 Tumut Shire Council, 14 April 2011. “Tumut’s Economy 2000-2010: The Visy Investment Era”, Waterhouse, G.3 URS Forestry, 21 July 2003. “An evaluation of the impacts of the Visy Industries Pulp and Paper Mill on the Forest Industry and Economy of the Tumut Region”, Eastment R.4 Tumut Shire Council, 14 April 2011. “Tumut’s Economy 2000-2010: The Visy Investment Era”, Waterhouse, G.

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Visy ’s packaging footprint Wodonga

For more information on Visy, visit www.visy.com.au or contact your local Wodonga site representative at:

Visy Fibre and Visy Glama299 McKoy Street, WodongaVIC, 3690Ph: 02 6043 7200

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The People of Hyne TimberThe Hyne Timber Tumbarumba sawmill currently employs almost 200 people from around the region including mechanical and electrical tradespersons, process operators, machinists, engineers and a number of supervisory and management roles. The value placed on the people of Hyne Timber has been a principle from the very beginning in 1882 and, without doubt, has ensured Hyne Timber has successfully survived the timber industry’s journey.

In recognising that the people are the core of the Hyne Timber business, all employees, including the CEO, are in the process of undertaking or have successfully completed training towards a Certificate III and IV in Competitive Systems and Practices. Hyne Timber prides itself in training and developing employees, offering apprenticeships, traineeships, and professional development opportunities.

Hyne Timber - Part of the CommunityHyne Timber is the principle sponsor of the annual Tumbafest held in February, the local school’s Kokoda Trail expedition every two years, and it has also established a community trust. The trust is managed by regional representatives who make up a Board to provide grants every year to not-for-profit organisations so they can develop initiatives and projects which will directly benefit the community.

The latest grant worth $80,000 was awarded to the Carcoola Child Care Centre to build an extension to accommodate babies and toddlers.

Hyne Timber and the EnvironmentA tree is a natural resource that takes in carbon and locks it up. The Hyne Timber mill in Tumbarumba only processes local, Australian plantation pine to ensure the timber is renewable and sustainable while supporting the Australian timber industry. All trees are harvested then replanted before being harvested again approximately 30 years later.

The Hyne Timber mills utilise all the products produced from the plantation pine, resulting in no waste. The bark ends up in potting mix, the chips produced from the sawing process are sold as fibre for the manufacturing of medium-density fibreboard or pulp, and the sawdust is used in kilns to provide energy to dry the timber.

Hyne Timber Proudly part of the Murray Region.

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The Values of Hyne Timber

Hyne Timber - A Contemporary Timber ManufacturerTechnology can provide information about a log or piece of timber that the human eye can’t. Hyne Timber continuously improves the technology used for the manufacture of their timber in order to recognise all the properties, recovering better returns from the resource while supplying the best possible product to meet their customers’ specific needs. From moisture control to vision scanning, technology enables the statistical measuring and processing of the timber to a level of quality never experienced before.

Hyne Timber ProductsOur range of industrial, structural and engineered timber products include our T2 Blue and T2 Red termite resistant framing. Hyne Timber also manufactures T3 Green, a structural product for outdoor applications. All Hyne Timber treated products are guaranteed against termite damage, with T3 Green having the added advantage of fungal resistance.

Hyne Timber has a long heritage in the Glue Laminated (Glulam) timber market and can provide expert advice on design and construction using their range of versatile, strong and sustainable products. The Glulam range includes Hyne Beam 17, 18, 21 and LGL. This range of softwood and hardwood beams has been developed to cover almost any kind of structural application, indoor or outdoor, straight or curved and particularly in high load and long span applications where performance is critical.

Hyne Timber is Australia’s largest privately owned timber manufacturer, proudly established in 1882, operating from 11 sites across the Eastern Seaboard. Its largest softwood mill is located in the Murray Region, or more specifically, in Tumbarumba.

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Infrastructure & Utilities

Local water authorities and local governments provide potable town water that can be secured for the purpose of large industry, manufacturing and services. The Murray regions competitive advantage is the major network of irrigation channels and private irrigation schemes that provide access to water as a base element for agricultural sustainability.

Electricity and Gas providers host a network of power generators, transmission operators, distributors and retail suppliers in the Murray region.

With the abundance of sunshine and temperate climate, investment and uptake of solar power technologies by industry & the agricultural sectors is flourishing.

An extensive network of mobile phone towers and high speed broadband ensures access and reliability for business and lifestyle. Continued roll-out of new communications infrastructure throughout the Murray streamlines better business practice on a national and international scale.

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Our clients are confident of the outcome because we take ownership, apply robust process and deliver. We work closely with our clients and deliver a valuation which has been proven to give decision makers greater confidence in the valuations which are provided to them.

Our office locations, in Albury and Wagga cover a vast area of the Murray and our clients can be confident in our specialist knowledge of the real estate markets within the region.

We employ a team of professional, licensed, and experienced valuers with an in-depth knowledge of the Murray’s real estate market and industries.

PRP’s valuers are members of the Australian Property Institute and Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.

We value, model and formulate real estate asset solutions in a structured and transparent manner.

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An accurate property valuation is critical for buyers, sellers, and lending institutions alike. It is crucial to have a professional and trustworthy team of valuers assess the investment, and this is where PRP can help.

There’s a strategic and robust methodology behind the valuation process, which gives businesses and investors peace of mind when managing assets.

Using our spatial mapping technology, we’ve recently been working with Murray Now to complete an industrial land audit. The audit identifies potential opportunities for those considering moving to our region and setting up businesses.

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We are committed to helping you make the most of your property investment by providing these services:

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This study follows up similar work conducted in the 2014 profile, and aims to identify vacant industrial land in selected Local Government Areas (“LGAs”) located along the Murray River (the surveyed region). In 2015, the surveyed locations include Albury, Wodonga, Echuca, Rochester, Kyabram, Tongala, Moama, Mildura and Wentworth.

MethodologyNew South Wales and Victorian cadastral and land zoning data sets were used in conjunction with NearMap aerial imagery, to identify vacant industrial land. A selection of areas has also been ground-truthed through physical land survey.

This involved identifying cadastral land parcels that were located within either precincts zoned Industrial or where Industrial related land uses were permitted. This assessment was considered having regards to the relevant planning scheme or planning instrument for each LGA. Then, each parcel within these areas was classified as being either an improved site, vacant or was being held in an interim use.

For the purpose of this study, an interim land use (“interim use”) was defined as being land that is located within industrial land zoning, and not currently being used for any industrial land use (i.e. housing, agriculture etc.). A cadastral parcel was considered vacant land if the cadastre parcel appeared totally clear of development, or possessed only minor developments, and unlikely to be used in its highest and best use or being used for public purposes.

There is a range of reasons that the vacant land identified may not all be available for immediate absorption for industrial purposes.

The intention of this study is to highlight the extent and broad characteristics of vacant industrial land across the surveyed region, not the detailed status of each constituent parcel.

Interim uses could also apply to land while a parcel of land is in transition from one use to another or to a greater intensity of the same use category (“being used in a transitional use”).

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Across the surveyed region, Albury LGA has the highest total number of vacant industrial lots (105) with approximately 30% of these vacant lots being between 1 and 5 hectares. It is also interesting to note that just over 10% of the total number of vacant lots in the Albury LGA are greater than 10 hectares. This indicates a relatively large availability of englobo land in this location.

Wodonga LGA accounts for some 96 vacant industrial lots (23% of the surveyed regional total). Of these, 60 lots are equally accounted

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for in two size cohorts, being (a) 1,000 sqm to 5,000 sqm and (b) 1 to 5 hectares. Wodonga LGA also has a further 11 lots beinggreater than 10 hectares in size of vacant industrial zoned land,also indicating some englobo capacity. This excludes any futureconsideration of the former Wodonga saleyards site (currentlyzoned industrial).

Across the surveyed region, approximately 34% of the total number of vacant industrial lots are also between 1 and 5 hectares, followed by 32% being between 1000 sqm and 5000 sqm.

The lowest overall number of vacant industrial zoned parcels is within the 0-1,000 sqm size cohort, with just 21 lots available across the region or 5%.

Across the surveyed locations, a total of 40% of all industrial zoned land is classified as being vacant, and 12% classified as having an interim (non industrial) land use.

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Industrial Land Survey Snapshot – 2015

Size RangeLand Use

1-5 hectares 5-10 hectares >10 hectares

Vacant Interim Vacant Interim Vacant Interim

Albury LGA 32 2 5 0 11 1

Wodonga LGA 30 5 10 0 11 0

Moama 3 0 0 0 2 2

Campaspe LGA 10 3 8 3 3 1

Wentworth 18 3 – 2 4 1

Mildura 48 4 4 1 4 2

TOTAL PARCELS 141 17 27 6 35 7

Size RangeLand Use

Total Lots

Vacant Interim

Albury LGA 105 4

Wodonga LGA 96 24

Moama 20 2

Campaspe LGA 87 29

Wentworth 25 15

Mildura 81 8

TOTAL PARCELS 414 82

Number of Vacant and Interim Use Industrial Parcels by Size Cohort - 2015

Size RangeLand Use

Less than 0.1 hectares 0.1-0.5 hectares 0.5-1 hectares

Vacant Interim Vacant Interim Vacant Interim

Albury LGA 1 0 33 1 23 0

Wodonga LGA 3 8 30 10 12 1

Moama 0 0 11 0 4 0

Campaspe LGA 17 7 41 13 8 2

Wentworth 0 0 3 5 0 4

Mildura 0 0 16 1 9 0

TOTAL PARCELS 21 15 134 30 56 7

Since the last survey in 2014, a total of approximately 77 hectares of vacant industrial zoned land has been absorbed / developed for an industrial or interim land use.

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Joss GroupJoss Group is a privately owned home-grown multi-million dollar family success story. Formed by Colin and Lorraine Joss in Albury in 1975, the company has become a leader in construction management and building of commercial and industrial projects in the Murray region.

The company can proudly lay claim to refurbishing, extending and building major commercial and industrial developments such as hospitals, factories, schools, office buildings, defence projects, nursing homes, holiday resorts, multi storey hotels, clubs and unit developments throughout Victoria, NSW and ACT.

Joss Group has since diversified into facility management, third party warehousing and distribution and national accredited warehousing and forklift training, with more than 1,500 staff employed throughout regional New South Wales.

This financial year, the three business divisions of Joss Group helped generate an annual turnover approaching $200 million.

Joss ConstructionJoss Construction specialises in construction management and building of commercial and industrial projects. Since inception, Joss Construction has experienced significant growth to become one of NSW’s largest and most trusted regional building contractors.

With a team of around 70 dedicated professionals their reputation is built on successful del ivery of complex and challenging projects, achieved through the technical and professional capability and collaborative approach of their people towards the common goal to deliver high quality solutions.

Joss Construction is experienced in all aspects of commercial building including initial feasibility investigations, design and construct, construct only, construction management and managing contractor contracts.

Our Environmental Management System is certified to International Standard AS-NSZ ISO 14001 and a number of staff maintain Green Star Accredited Professional status.

This enables Joss Construction to be more competitive as clients look for more environmentally aware solutions for their projects and seek more efficiency out of existing sites.

Joss Construction boast a broad portfolio of projects in the defence, health and aged care, community, education, commercial, retail , hospitality, industrial and manufacturing sectors. The scope of these projects ranges from refurbishments and extensions through to new developments.

Joss Facility ManagementJoss Facility Management is a leading provider in all facets of facility management including maintenance, cleaning and project management services throughout regional NSW, Victoria and the ACT.

With continued steady growth over the past 17 years, the division has set up regional offices in Albury, Deniliquin, Griffith, Wagga Wagga, Fyshwick, Batemans Bay, Wollongong, Bathurst, Dubbo, Bourke, Broken Hill and Mildura catering for the needs of all clients.

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Joss Facility Management currently employs 95 management and administrative staff and in excess of 1350 cleaning staff. An ability to dovetail client management systems and enhance their requirements has enabled considerable growth over the past 17 years.

Joss Total Warehouse SolutionsJoss Total Warehouse Solutions (Joss TWS) provides specialist services to the warehouse and distribution industry, these services include third party warehousing and distribution, sales and servicing of material handling equipment and nationally accredited warehouse and forklift driver training.

As the Riverina dealer for Linde Materials Handling and Baoli Forklifts, our local mobile service technicians are factory trained to keep forklift fleets achieving maximum

productivity. By combining forklift servicing and specialist technical sales advice the best outcomes are achieved.

Joss TWS provide nationally accredited training in Warehousing and National Forklift Licensing. By offering a live functioning warehouse as a training centre, students can apply their newly obtained knowledge in a fully operational third party warehouse. Training can also be tailored to the client’s needs, so on site, on line and face to face are just some options available.

Our trainers remain at the forefront of the latest advancements in warehousing and distribution due to their involvement in our warehousing business.

By having a qualified team of professionals, Joss TWS pride themselves of being able to offer solutions for the warehouse industry all under one roof.

Leaders in their fieldExtensive knowledge and experience gained from a commitment to the highest standards of construction, maintenance and cleaning has placed Joss Group as leaders in their field in regional Australia.

The Company’s dedication to excellence in Workplace health and safety, injury management and worker rehabilitation is also recognised nationally.

Joss Group has maintained Accreditation with the NSW, Victorian, ACT and Federal Accreditation Schemes as well as Certification to AS4801, ISO14001 and ISO9001 for a number of years. The success of their Workplace Health and Safety System encouraged them to seek a NSW Self Insurance Licence and they have been internally managing all workers compensation claims since the licence came into effect on July 1st 2012.

The expansion of Joss Group from a husband and wife team to a multi-million dollar business, employing hundreds of workers in a range of divisions is an example of the opportunities that can be achieved by business visionaries in the Murray region.

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As well as offering a wonderful lifestyle in a vibrant rural community nestled on the banks of the beautiful Edward River, Deniliquin provides investors with development opportuni-ties in a growing, low cost environment with affordable real estate and excellent health, sporting and education facilities. Deniliquin is situated 280Km (3 hours) north of Melbourne, 1.5 hours north of the major regional centres of Bendigo and Shepparton, within the Central Murray region of New South Wales and a stones throw from the mighty Murray River. The town has reliable daily road and rail freight to and from Melbourne and other major regional centres, boasts thriving support industries and has a growing urban population of almost 8000 with 25000 residents within a radius of 75 Km’s. With two new state significant Development proposals that will create an additional 700 new jobs and add $30million annually to the local economy by 2018 ,

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Murray Region GRP by LGA

Table B.2. Murray Region GVA by Industry by LGA (in VIC)Industry Campaspe Gannawarra Indigo Mildura Moira Swan Hill Towong Wodonga Victoria Murray

Region Total

Agriculture, forestry and fishing 18.3% 28.5% 10.5% 12.2% 27.8% 31.3% 30.9% 0.2% 2.6% 14.1%

Mining 0.2% 1.4% 0.5% 4.2% 0.2% 0.1% 0.8% 0.2% 2.1% 0.7%

Manufacturing 11.3% 5.9% 23.6% 6.7% 11.7% 6.4% 3.4% 10.9% 8.2% 10.8%

Electricity, gas, water and waste services 1.1% 9.8% 0.2% 6.5% 1.3% 3.9% 0.9% 1.1% 3.4% 3.1%

Construction 7.2% 8.1% 6.1% 5.9% 7.5% 5.4% 6.9% 6.2% 6.5% 7.7%

Wholesale trade 4.3% 3.6% 3.2% 5.2% 4.0% 5.3% 6.3% 5.2% 4.9% 4.9%

Retail trade 8.0% 6.2% 6.7% 7.9% 6.7% 6.2% 5.0% 6.6% 6.0% 7.2%

Accommodation and food services 2.3% 2.1% 3.6% 3.7% 2.1% 2.5% 2.5% 1.5% 2.5% 3.1%

Transport, postal and warehousing 3.9% 3.8% 4.4% 4.3% 3.4% 3.9% 3.5% 6.0% 4.9% 3.6%

Information media and telecommunications 0.5% 0.9% 0.2% 2.1% 0.5% 1.0% 0.6% 1.0% 3.6% 1.0%

Financial and insurance services 7.0% 3.6% 2.5% 3.7% 5.0% 3.8% 3.7% 5.2% 10.6% 4.9%

Rental, hiring and real estate services 2.1% 0.9% 0.7% 1.6% 1.9% 0.9% 0.4% 1.8% 2.8% 1.7%

Professional, scientific and technical services 4.1% 2.0% 5.1% 3.1% 2.7% 2.2% 3.3% 4.6% 9.3% 3.6%

Administrative and support services 1.6% 1.4% 2.0% 3.8% 1.5% 2.3% 0.4% 3.5% 3.1% 2.3%

Public administration and safety 3.7% 4.6% 7.5% 4.4% 2.5% 4.1% 6.5% 17.5% 4.4% 6.8%

Education and training 4.2% 4.3% 4.2% 6.8% 3.8% 5.6% 6.2% 5.8% 5.9% 5.3%

Health care and social assistance 9.5% 7.6% 9.1% 8.2% 8.3% 7.7% 10.9% 9.5% 7.3% 9.8%

Arts and recreation services 0.9% 0.2% 0.9% 0.4% 0.6% 0.3% 0.3% 0.8% 1.0% 0.9%

Other services 3.6% 1.5% 2.4% 1.7% 2.6% 1.6% 3.1% 3.1% 1.9% 2.2%

Ownership of dwellings 6.1% 3.7% 6.7% 7.6% 5.7% 5.5% 4.4% 9.3% 9.0% 6.2%

Gross Sector Value Add ($’M) $1,789.4 $486.0 $533.1 $2,372.9 $1,322.7 $1,125.3 $221.9 $2,103.9 $311,905.8 $17,479.2

Taxes Less Subsidies ($’M) $140.9 $41.1 $43.1 $208.4 $104.4 $98.0 $17.5 $168.2 $25,590.2 $1,405.5

Gross Regional Product ($’M) $1,930.3 $527.1 $576.3 $2,581.3 $1,427.2 $1,223.3 $239.4 $2,272.1 $337,496.0 $18,884.6

Source: AEC (2014)

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Agriculture, forestry and fishing 0.1% 39.3% 25.3% 90.2% 12.7% 4.2% 22.0% 23.4% 18.9% 14.0% 65.1% 37.0% 18.9% 1.7%

Mining 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.9%

Manufacturing 11.3% 3.3% 7.2% 0.4% 28.5% 7.8% 11.5% 9.3% 13.1% 17.2% 2.4% 4.6% 12.7% 7.9%

Electricity, gas, water and waste services 1.4% 3.8% 4.6% 0.0% 1.4% 8.0% 1.4% 3.4% 2.1% 16.7% 0.0% 5.6% 7.2% 2.9%

Construction 9.9% 7.4% 7.2% 1.0% 6.9% 9.0% 18.7% 8.2% 8.1% 7.5% 1.3% 7.0% 7.1% 5.5%

Wholesale trade 6.0% 3.0% 4.7% 1.3% 5.9% 5.2% 2.8% 4.3% 4.0% 1.6% 2.3% 4.5% 5.9% 4.6%

Retail trade 8.9% 4.2% 6.5% 0.9% 6.5% 9.1% 5.3% 8.1% 4.5% 7.5% 0.6% 5.1% 4.0% 4.6%

Accommodation and food services 3.2% 4.1% 5.3% 1.0% 5.8% 2.7% 2.1% 2.2% 11.3% 2.6% 1.0% 6.2% 3.9% 2.9%

Transport, postal and warehousing 2.2% 2.4% 3.6% 0.9% 2.7% 2.1% 3.0% 1.8% 2.7% 2.2% 7.7% 2.9% 3.7% 5.1%

Information media and telecommunications 1.6% 1.0% 0.6% 0.0% 0.1% 0.9% 0.4% 0.9% 0.5% 0.3% 0.0% 0.3% 0.0% 4.3%

Financial and insurance services 7.4% 3.5% 2.4% 0.0% 2.9% 8.1% 3.5% 4.2% 0.1% 2.9% 0.0% 1.6% 1.7% 12.9%

Rental, hiring and real estate services 2.5% 0.0% 1.1% 0.0% 2.0% 1.6% 0.4% 1.6% 0.9% 1.3% 1.3% 1.5% 1.4% 3.0%

Professional, scientific and technical services 4.8% 1.2% 2.7% 0.0% 2.8% 4.6% 3.6% 3.0% 1.7% 2.2% 0.2% 1.9% 1.8% 8.1%

Administrative and support services 2.4% 0.9% 1.0% 0.0% 1.8% 2.0% 1.4% 1.9% 1.0% 1.5% 0.5% 1.2% 3.4% 3.5%

Public administration and safety 8.2% 6.3% 3.5% 1.0% 3.1% 6.8% 4.8% 6.3% 4.4% 7.0% 5.7% 3.9% 7.9% 5.3%

Education and training 5.8% 5.2% 4.9% 2.5% 3.0% 5.3% 6.7% 4.9% 4.0% 3.6% 4.3% 4.7% 5.1% 5.0%

Health care and social assistance 14.2% 7.7% 11.1% 0.0% 6.5% 15.1% 7.0% 12.9% 7.4% 6.6% 5.4% 4.9% 7.9% 6.7%

Arts and recreation services 1.0% 1.9% 1.4% 0.0% 1.2% 0.5% 0.4% 1.2% 7.3% 1.1% 1.0% 2.8% 2.2% 1.1%

Other services 2.2% 1.5% 2.6% 0.0% 1.6% 2.1% 1.8% 2.0% 0.9% 0.9% 0.1% 1.5% 1.1% 2.0%

Ownership of dwellings 6.9% 3.3% 4.4% 0.6% 4.7% 4.8% 3.2% 0.5% 7.2% 3.2% 1.0% 2.8% 4.1% 10.2%

Gross Sector Value Add ($’M) $3,545.5 $147.5 $427.9 $77.9 $704.7 $507.7 $510.6 $268.3 $305.8 $229.0 $113.7 $270.8 $414.6 $441,721.6

Taxes Less Subsidies ($’M) $276.1 $11.1 $32.5 $5.3 $54.1 $38.9 $38.5 $20.2 $23.7 $17.9 $8.2 $19.9 $37.2 $34,711.4

Gross Regional Product ($’M) $3,821.6 $158.6 $460.3 $83.3 $758.8 $546.6 $549.1 $288.5 $329.5 $246.9 $121.9 $290.8 $451.8 $476,433.0

Note: (a) GRP figures are reported as Chain Volume Measures, based on 2012-13 prices. The GRP model methodology been revised to previous estimates provided. As such, data is not comparable to previous publications. (b) Mining industry value add is 0.0% in Balranald. Future estimations are likely to increase due to the approval of the Iluka mine site at Balranald in 2013.

(c) Mining industry value add is 0.0% for 2012-13 despite the presence of Crystal Mine located between Wentworth and Broken Hill. This is may be due to a misrepresentation of published employment statistics which allocates all mining activity to Broken Hill. Source: AEC (2014)

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GREATER HUME SHIREGreater Hume Shire offers ideal access, lower cost liveability and lifestyle options for business development or relocation. Located in the southern NSW transport corridor, Greater Hume Shire is poised to grow its small and medium sized freight service, agribusiness and manufacturing sectors. A strategic location is our biggest strength with the national road and rail network traversing the shire and its close proximity and established linkages with nearby regional centres of Albury/Wodonga and Wagga Wagga.

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Low cost to establish• Competitively priced fully serviced business and

industrial land available in Holbrook and Jindera withadditional land stock set aside for future expansion.

• High quality sites immediately available idealfor transport, transport logistics, warehousing,storage and a wide range of other uses, subject todevelopment approval.

• Rollout continuing of high speed broadband acrossthe shire in 2014 - 2016.

• Reliable stable workforce.• New residential developments in the pipeline.• Community rural living with housing affordability.

Ideal Access• Ideal direct transport routes from Greater Hume

Shire via Hume Freeway to Sydney and Melbournenational markets.

• Alternative highway corridor via Olympic Highwaythrough Wagga and Bathurst to Sydney and Brisbane.

• Greater Hume Shire is nestled between and in closeproximity to the regional centres of Albury andWagga Wagga.

• Holbrook Industrial Park is located adjacent to thenew Hume Freeway with commute times to Sydney4.5 hours and Melbourne 3.5 hours.

• Jindera Industrial Business Park is a popular choicefor businesses that need to be on the doorstep ofAlbury/Wodonga but desire a lower setup/operating cost structure.

Greater Hume Shire for Lifestyle and Liveability Why not raise your family in connected safe communities across our shire - • Close to Lake Hume and Alpine Resorts• Child care options across the shire• Excellent primary and secondary education options

available• Huge range of sporting clubs for the whole family• Retail and banking services available in all towns• Close proximity to health and higher education

options.Greater Hume Shire offers the rural living alternative with larger residential and small rural lots to provide busy families with liveability and a superior quality of life with space to move and grow in relaxed environments.

And we’re here to helpFor further information regarding our industrial land, economic and demographic data and support for a solutions based approach to development please contact:

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Countrytell offers high quality, high speed broadband internet services to support your business needs with purpose-built broadband infrastructure. This high speed broadband offers reliable connectivity necessary for VoIP, cloud computing, video conferencing, presence and collaboration.

Our engineers are some of the most experienced in the industry, with proven track records in designing and building robust national networks used by major government departments, corporates and small business.

We ensure that our customers, particularly in regions yet to receive the NBN, can maintain competitiveness against the regions who already have, or will have the NBN soon. If the NBN has reached you, we also deliver NBN services.

What we’re offering is an equal playing field, access to business, education, and social interaction that is increasingly moving online. Countrytell’s innovative approach in building our own broadband infrastructure into regional areas reflects our dedication to meet the evolving needs of regional communities. We all need reliable, sustainable, and versatile communication methods.

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Building Approvals

More than $570 million in residential buildings were approved in the year ended December 2014. This was an increase of 27.9% of the value of residential approvals in 2013 and 17.8% higher than five years ago.

Figure 5.2. Value of Dwelling Approvals (Total and Average Per Approval), Murray Region

Source: ABS (2015b)

Murray Region Number of Dwelling Units (No.) Average Value of Approval ($)

Murray Region NSW VIC Murray Region NSW VIC

YE December 2014 1,720 51,385 58,611 $335,081 $302,554 $304,200

% Ann. Change 21.6% 12.4% 19.1% 5.2% 0.4% -1.8%

% Five Year Change -13.5% 91.5% 19.9% 36.2% -3.4% 15.8%

Table 5.2. Murray Region Building Approvals, Year Ending December 2014

Source: ABS (2015b)

Average residential building approval values have historically been lower than NSW and Victoria; however in 2014 the average value of dwelling approvals grew to $335,081, above that of NSW ($302,554) and Victoria ($304,200). Growth in the average value of approvals in the Murray Region is an indicator of the steady growth in demand for new housing in the region.

Good housing affordability contributes to the Murray Region’s superior quality of life. More affordable housing means residents can invest in both larger and better quality homes and means paying off the average house is less stressful in the Murray Region than in the capital cities of NSW and Victoria. Also, through more affordable housing, residents have higher disposable income, to help boost the Murray Region’s economic activity and vibrancy.

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Property Market

In the September Quarter of 2014, the Murray Region recorded a median house price of $227,000, equivalent to 69% of the median house value for regional NSW and 67% of the median house value for regional Victoria. These results demonstrate how affordable it is to live in the Murray.

Figure 5.1. Housing Affordability, 2014

Note: Annual household incomes are not available for 2013, 2012 data is reported above. Source: ABS (2012b, 2015c), RP Data (2015), APM (2015)

Region Median House Price

Quarter Change

Annual Growth

Murray Region $227,030 -2.0% -5.3%

New South Wales

Metro New South Wales

$600,000 1.7% 11.1%

Regional New South Wales

$330,000 -1.5% 4.8%

Victoria

Metro Victoria $688,000 3.5% 10.0%

Regional Victoria $341,000 -1.2% 6.3%

Source: NSW Department of Housing (2015), RP Data (2015)

Table 5.1. Median House Prices, Murray Region, NSW and Victoria, 2014

These values are best reflected in the median multiple measure of housing affordability, which is calculated by dividing an areas’ median house price by its average annual household wage. The Murray Region recorded a median multiple value of 3.3 in 2014,

significantly lower than NSW (6.0) and Victoria (5.6). This means housing is between 1.7 to 1.8 times more affordable in the Murray compared to Victoria and NSW more generally.

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Welcome to the Gannawarra ShireJust a three hour drive from Melbourne, and loaded with natural features such as rivers, lakes and forests, Gannawarra Shire is your perfect destination for relocation and investment.A beautiful Mediterranean climate combined with well serviced friendly towns and modern Infrastructure make the Gannawarra Shire an ideal choice for family living and business development.The main towns of Kerang, Cohuna and Koondrook support strong local communities that have identified their future development needs and are working towards a range of projects aimed at creating new jobs and investment to support the local economy. The area is alive with opportunity!

A vibrant economyGannawarra Shire benefits from a strong agricultural sector, supported by irrigation infrastructure suited to a range of high value agricultural commodities including dairy, cropping and horticulture. Other important sectors include retail, manufacturing and health. Strong tourism growth is predicted with the many waterways providing great potential for nature-based tourism developments, especially along the Murray river and Gunbower Forest.A range of investment opportunities exist across

the municipality in particular dairy farming and the value adding of milk and associated food products, large scale energy developments including solar and ethanol and other agricultural investments linked to livestock, cropping and horticulture.The expansion of industrial parks in Kerang and Cohuna is supporting new development in manufacturing and wholesaling. Competitive pricing combined with modern services make the industrial parks extremely attractive business development locations.Council can facilitate sites suited to a variety of agricultural developments and can provide professional advice on infrastructure including water, power, roads, soils and authority contacts to ensure you’re development project runs smoothly.

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Corporate agricultural investment has included an 8,000ha project growing new crops such as cotton. The development of new irrigation

technology is driving the introduction of many new agricultural projects in dairy and horticulture

$36 millionhospital redevelopment underway

for the Kerang hospital

The proposed development of a wharf on the Murray river at Koondrook is already leveraging further

investment in Tourism as the many opportunities are realised. Cruise boats and paddle steamers

along with other business ventures are planned as the project nears the construction phase

New investments in residential and retirement accommodation are planned to assist Councils goal of attracting new

residents and growth to the municipality

Approvals have been granted for four large scale solar power projects totalling 440MW with

a value of around $820M. These projects are proposed to commence in 2015/16 and will provide

significant jobs and local investment. Several other energy projects are also in the pipeline

Updating and revitalising infrastructure in the business precincts of Kerang Cohuna and Koondrook will provide

many opportunities for further business growth.

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Agribusiness

The Murray Region generated an estimated $2.1 billion in 2013-14, equivalent to almost 14% of the combined agriculture industry value add for the Victoria and NSW economies. Agribusiness represents 12.2% of the regional economy and employs over 12% of all employees, this means a third of the region’s businesses are agriculture based.

Significant Murray Agribusiness Sectors(for Victoria/NSW)• Almost a quarter of the wheat crop• A fifth of oil seeds production

• Over three quarters of nectarines, mandarinsand peach production

• Over 40% of orange production• Over a third of tomato production• Over 20% of dairy production• 34% of pig production• 23% of grape production

A large proportion of dairy, pork and grape manufacturing, processing and export value add, is directly attributed to the Agribusiness sector.

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SunRice in the Murray region The Murray region is home to our most sophisticated milling operation and one of the world’s largest rice mills – Deniliquin Mill. It processes and packs rice for export markets and has the capacity to mill more than 600,000 tonnes of paddy rice per year. At full production it employs around 140 people and provides a significant boost to the Murray region’s economy.

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PRODUCTS AND CUSTOMER SERVICERivalea prides itself on being a customer focused food company that meets the needs of consumers with quality products and services. Controlling key aspects of production, processing and distribution enables Rivalea to o�er a diverse range of premium pork products. Rivalea is also Australia’s largest private investor in research and innovation for pork production.Rivalea’s retail pork brands include ‘Murray Valley Pork,’ a premium product for butchers and foodservice customers, while ‘Family Chef’ and ‘Riverview Farms’ are available from major supermarkets.

PORK PROCESSING AND PACKAGINGRivalea owns and operates a purpose built abattoir, boning and packaging facility at its Corowa site. The processing and packaging operations are export accredited and backed by audited and monitored food safety and quality programs.

PIG FARMING OPERATIONSAs Australia’s leading pork producer Rivalea has an extensive network of farms across southern NSW and central Victoria. Pigs are produced for both domestic and international markets. Management of the livestock operations ensures optimum conditions for breeding and rearing as well as control of all key decisions. A dedicated team focuses on raising and caring for them. An extensive training program is provided for employees and contractors in the management, handling and welfare of our pigs.

DISTRIBUTIONThe delivery of Rivalea pork and brands to major cities and distribution centres is handled by wholly-owned subsidiaries and contractors. Through this extensive network Rivalea delivers pork to Australia’s leading retail supermarkets, restaurants and butcher shops as well as overseas markets.

GRAIN PURCHASING AND FEED MILLINGRivalea supplies all of the nutritional and feed requirements of its own integrated pork farming system as well as many dairy farmers, rural retailers and other feedmills. The company draws on nutritional expertise spanning more than 30 years through its FeedSafe-accredited production facilities.

PROUDLY LOCALAs a large local Murray region employer Rivalea is conscious of its role in the community. Rivalea actively engages local suppliers and contractors for agriculture, farming operations and maintenance.It is also heavily involved in sponsorships of hospitals, schools, community organisations and sporting clubs.Rivalea is proud to call the Murray region home and considers its location and local business support structure as crucial in maintaining its position as Australia’s leading pork producer. Rivalea Australia and related businesses employ more than 1,200 people throughout rural NSW and Victoria, the company’s central operations are based in Corowa.

QUALITY + PEOPLE + INTEGRITYRIVALEA AUSTRALIA

RIVALEA IS ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S LEADING INTEGRATED FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL COMPANIES. RIVALEA PRODUCES AND DISTRIBUTES BRANDED, PRIVATE LABEL AND COMMODITY PORK PRODUCTS TO WHOLESALERS AND RETAILERS AROUND AUSTRALIA. EXPORT ACCREDITED PROCESSING AND PACKAGING FACILITIES UNDERPINS A STRONG DOMESTIC BUSINESS AND NICHE EXPORT MARKETS. THE ABILITY TO CONTROL KEY ASPECTS OF ITS PRODUCTION SYSTEM HAS ENABLED RIVALEA TO BECOME A MARKET LEADER.

RIVALEA IS ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S LEADING INTEGRATED FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL COMPANIES.

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WHAT DO WE DO?INTEGRATED SERVICES COVERING AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, BIOSECURITY, TRAVELLING STOCK RESERVES, AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIONMurray LLS provides agricultural advice to assist farmers increase their productivity and profitability in an environmentally and socially sustainable way. We work closely with industry, producer groups and Landcare, to link farmers with research and practical information. Our specialisations include irrigation systems, cropping, pastures, livestock management, land capability and seasonal condition reporting.

NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT We work with community, Landcare and industry groups to develop and deliver projects that improve the management of native vegetation, wetlands, flora and fauna habitat, water quality, and soil health, that underpin productive agricultural businesses and communities.

MURRAY LOCAL LAND SERVICES

MURRAY LOCAL LAND SERVICESMurray LLS delivers services that add value to local industries, enhance natural resources, protect agriculture from pests and disease, and help communities prepare and respond to emergencies like fire and flood.

SERVICES & ADVICE• Agricultural production• Natural resource management• Biosecurity & Livestock Health• Emergency management

PARTNERSHIPSWe collaborate with a wide range of farmers, land managers (public and private), producer groups, Landcare, Local Government, special interest groups, other government agencies, and the wider community, such as the Aboriginal communities and schools, to undertake projects and activities which support healthy productive landscapes and resilient communities.

LOCAL MANAGEMENTMurray LLS is managed by local people on local boards, working closely with farmers, land managers and communities. The Board of Murray LLS has responsibility for governance and strategic direction of the organisation. The Murray Local Community Advisory Group (LCAG) gives advice to the Board on ways to effectively connect and work in partnership with the community. Chaired by Mr. Anthony Piggin (Corowa), it complements the Murray Aboriginal Technical Group which advises the Board on ways to support and work with Aboriginal communities in our region.

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BIOSECURITY & LIVESTOCK HEALTHWe provide biosecurity services relating to animal and plant pests and diseases including management, control and eradication; preparedness, response and recovery from animal and plant pest and disease emergencies; chemical residue prevention control and management; and movement of stock. This contributes to confidence in the safety of livestock and livestock products, international market access and environmental health.

TRAVELLING STOCK RESERVES & ROUTESOur management of TSRs aims to balance the needs of travelling or grazing stock and the conservation of native species. Our work includes: authorising and monitoring stock movements, recreation and apiary site use; controlling noxious weeds, pest animals and insects; maintenance of fencing, watering points and holding yards.

How To Work With UsWhether you are a farmer or a Shire Council, a community group or an industry organisation, we have a range of programs that you can get involved in to meet your needs. Contact your nearest Murray LLS Office, by visiting our website:

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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTMurray Local Land Services, works in collaboration with the Department of Primary Industries to manage livestock disease emergencies and biosecurity events involving plants, animals and pest insects such as locust plagues. We work alongside other agencies to provide vital support in emergencies where agricultural industries are impacted, such as floods and bushfire.

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WHO ARE WE?As a sideline to their dairy business, in 1975 Gary & Irene Byford began repairing milk tankers for Kraft Foods. Demand for their services grew and a few short years later operations moved from the farm shed to a purpose built manufacturing plant in Strathmerton. Today Byford Equipment are located in Moama and employ over 80 staff.

By staying close to the dairy industry and listening to the operational and safety needs of their customers, in the early 80’s Byford Equipment pioneered a number of innovations in milk transport that remain industry standards. From increasing tanker capacity from 9,500 to 17,000 at minimal additional cost in 1983. To the introduction of bottom entry man-ways and automatic fail safe breathers in milk tankers in 1984. To the inclusion of the first computerised milk volume metering equipment in Australia ten years later.

Over 35 years Byford Equipment has proven to be a leader in the design and fabrication of stainless steel, duplex metals and aluminium equipment for the food, wine and chemical industries. Byford Equipment constantly strive to be the industry benchmark in innovation, quality, productivity, and service.

Byford Equipment creates innovative solutions for the transport and storage of milk, wine, water, bitumen, chemicals, liquid fertiliser, grain, gypsum and stockfeed. Working closely with operators to design, fabricate and repair tankers, silos and vessels of some of Australia’s leading names in the food, wine and chemical production industries. Our stainless steel tankers, vessels and silos are smarter, cleaner, better looking and easier to operate. Designed and manufactured for the toughest of terrain.

Byford Equipment credit the years of demonstrated delivery of innovative solutions for milk, wine and chemical storage and transport to their greatest asset - their people.

Byford Equipment offer a variety of roles in their expanding metal fabrication and production environment including Apprentices, Boilermakers, Welders, Engineers, Designers/Drafts People and Project Managers.

Managing Director Gary Byford can still be spotted at truck stops talking to operators about their tankers to find out how to make their job quicker, easier, safer and more comfortable.

International Leaders in the road transport industry, our current project is to expand our product range of tankers in the way of the PBS (Performance Based Standard) Maxless design which will provide the owner with a huge commercial advantage, max payload, max access, less axles and less swept path.Traditional product range includes the use of carbon and stainless steel, duplex metals and aluminium for Road Transport Vehicles (including ‘B’ Double, B Triple and Road Trains to the relevant ADR regulations), bulk storage silos for milk, wine and chemicals designed to AS1210, AS1692 and API650 with high and low pressure pre-formed cavity plates.

Business expansion: After expansive world research Byford were selectedand approached to join a major dairy focussed business in a joint venture to build Tankers in China for the Chinese’s growing dairy industry.

Byford Equipment – Industry Awards We are proud to be recognised by our peers in the road transport industry for the following recognition:2008 & 2014 International Trailers, Truck & Equipment Show – Winner - Best Stand - Customer Service Approach ExhibitingCompany.2005 Powercor Australia & Campaspe Murray BusinessAchievement Awards– Winner - AusIndustry Manufacturing Category.

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Mildura

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Murray

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CAMPASPE AND MURRAY SHIRESTHE IDEAL PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND INVEST!

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What We OfferA strong, diverse economy

Highly Skilled Workforcewith low unemployment rate

Easy Access to Melbourne2.5 hour drive and daily public transport links

Affordable Land(residential, commercial and industrial)

and housing

Natural GasA variety of

Education OpportunitiesRecently redeveloped hospital with

Medical Training Facilities

Relaxed Lifestylewith cosmopolitan restaurants and retail

Stunning Natural Environment

Situated on the border of Victoria and New South Wales, just two and a half hours north of Melbourne are the Shires of Campaspe and Murray.

Agriculture is the backbone of the local economy with strong representation in dairying, livestock, grain, horticulture (tomatoes, carrots and beetroot) and viticulture.

Access to top quality produce has resulted in the region being home to a collection of International companies including Fonterra, Murray Goulburn, Heinz, Simplot and Kagome. Manufacturing is the largest employer in the region and well established supply chains have grown in support of the agriculture and food manufacturing sectors.

Tourism continues to be a key driver in the region and enhances the ‘liveability’ factor.

The Shires work closely with local tourism organisations to continue to promote tourism and the region’s impressive calendar of events. The diverse range on offer includes natural attractions like the Murray River, Murray Valley National Park, Gunbower Wetlands and popular events like the Riverboats Music Festival and Southern 80 Ski Race. The area is home to a wide variety of quality tourism attractions like the Port of Echuca Discovery Centre, historic Echuca Wharf and Paddlesteamer fleet and the many award winning restaurants and wineries.

Echuca Moama boasts a population in excess of 20,000, which regularly swells with an influx of visitors during the high tourism season between October and April.

The region is home to a progressive business community who welcome new investment and opportunity.

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COOL MOUNTAIN CLIMATE IDEAL FOR VITICULTURE, HORTICULTURE AND VALUE ADDED TIMBER PROCESSING

Bordered by Kosciuszko National Park to the east, and the Murray River to the south, the Shire is halfway between Sydney and Melbourne via the Hume Highway, and is just under three hours from Canberra. The regional centre of Wagga Wagga is one hour’s drive from the town of Tumbarumba, and Albury is an hour and a half’s drive. Selwyn Snowfields are located one hour away - perfect for family ski trips.

The area’s cool mountain climate with high sunshine hours is favoured for cool climate wine growing, agriculture, horticulture and plantation forestry. Lush rolling hills rise to a natural landscape of forests, mountains, streams and lakes, providing an excellent base for outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, hiking and skiing.

The softwood timber and agricultural industries provide a robust economic base for the area, supplemented by viticulture, tourism and horticulture.

Softwood timberTumbarumba has an established timber plantation and processing industry, and is home to the Hyne & Son timber mill, the largest softwood processing mill in the southern hemisphere. It is an excellent location for timber industry businesses looking to locate close to source plantations or processing facilities.

Tumbarumba is also an ideal site for the development of a biomass plant utilising forestry thinning and harvest residue. Its close proximity to plantation forests and high tension electricity transmission lines, as well as its position approximately halfway between Sydney and Melbourne provide some significant competitive advantages.

ViticultureTumbarumba is developing a reputation as one of Australia’s premium cool climate wine growing regions. The cool climate is perfect for producing award winning sparkling wine, pinot noir and chardonnay.

Horticulture

Tumbarumba Shire’s cool climate conditions present opportunities for intensive horticulture operations making use of secure water allocations. Current horticulture production includes blueberries, apples, truffles, seed potatoes, olives, walnuts and chestnuts.

Tourism

The Shire’s proximity to the Snowy Mountains, Murray River and Kosciuszko National Park, its stunning scenery, and the cultural and historical significance of the Snowy Mountains Scheme provides an excellent base for tourism businesses.

The region is home to some of Australia’s best trout fishing waterways, while lakes such as Khancoban pondage are popular with both anglers and waterskiers.

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For more information, please contactTumbarumba Shire Council’s EconomicDevelopment Officer on (02) 6948 9100

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Industry In Focus

Oilseeds & Oleaginous FruitsSimilar to the wheat industry, the oilseed and oleaginous fruit industry is an export oriented sector for Australia. In Australia, the majority of production is canola and cottonseed which are used for livestock feed, in food such as cooking oils and spreads and in cosmetic products. The value of the Australian oilseed industry has increased over the past five years due to increases in production and diversification of use in biofuels (IBISWorld, 2015). Global demand for oilseeds and associated products is expected to continue to grow in line with population growth and the rate at which bio-products from oilseed processing are adopted for industrial use (IBISWorld, 2015).

In 2013-14, the export value of oilseeds and oleaginous fruits were estimated to be over $700 million in Victoria and NSW (combined). The Murray Region produces around 20% of combined NSW and Victoria oilseed and oleaginous fruits, highlighting the region as a major contributor to this growing industry.

Meat ProcessingThe Australian meat processing industry includes a wide variety of processing activities including pork, poultry, beef, sheep and lamb and various other animal meats. Australia’s meat processors export approximately 65% of production to international markets (IBISWorld, 2015).

Over the past five years, poor weather conditions have constrained supply for the processing sector in Australia. Meat production volume is anticipated to trend upwards over the next five years as farmers re-establish themselves in the market as prices and production conditions improve (IBISWorld, 2015; ABARES, 2015).

Competition in international markets is increasing, with Australia’s key competitors being the United States, Brazil, New Zealand, Canada and Argentina. Establishment of Australian products in new export markets (particularly the Middle East and China) has been an initial success (ABARES, 2015), with significant expectations for future growth in these markets.

Meat processing in the Murray Region employs almost 1,000 people, representing 6.7% of manufacturing employment in the region (the second largest food manufacturing sector after dairy). Supply-chain analysis shows that the region exports approximately $200 million in meat and meat products from the region each year with much of this likely destined for export markets. In terms of inputs for the sector, the region produces 8% of meat cattle, 11% of sheep and lambs and 34% of pigs produced within the context of the broader NSW and Victoria production trends (ABS, 2013a).

Beef ProductionThe Australian beef industry has weathered some tough climate and economic conditions over the past five years. Varying weather patterns, volatile input prices and two temporary bans on live exports to the key Indonesian market have all contributed to the hardship of the sector (IBISWorld, 2015). Overcoming these factors, Australian beef cattle industry revenue is expected to grow by a strong 4.7% per annum over the next five years (IBISWorld, 2015). Capturing this growth is reliant on improved weather conditions (on the supply side) and projected growth of demand for Australian live exports and meat products, particularly in Asia and the Middle East (ABARES, 2015).

In 2013-14, beef exports were estimated to be a combined $2.2 billion for Victoria and NSW with the Murray Region producing over 8.0% of total meat cattle.

Food Manufacturing is the second largest sector of the Murray Region, representing 10.4% of the regional economy (by value) or an estimated $1.8 billion in 2013-14. In 2013, the region had 1,249 manufacturing based businesses, providing 10.4% of all regional jobs.

With agriculture being the leading sector of the region it is no surprise that the food manufacturing sector employs over 50% of all manufacturing employees in the Murray Region (ABS, 2012a). Dairy manufacturing is a key employer for the Murray Region with over 16% of manufacturing employment being allocated to the dairy sector. Meat processing and wine making also feature as key manufacturing employers in the region.

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Export Trends

An assessment of the Murray Region’s exports highlights the key sectors (and firms/products) that export goods and services from the region. Exports generate significant value as they generate external income, which in turn creates wealth at the local level.

Figure 3.3 outlines the top 30 sectors that export products and services from the Murray Region. It is estimated that in 2013-14 the Murray Region exported over $8.1 billion in goods and services. This was over 16% of the transactional value of goods and services sold within the region (with the remainder representing sale of goods and services to other business within the region and household consumption).

Agriculture and food manufacturing are some of Australia’s largest exports. In 2013-14, wheat, cotton, beef and wool featured in NSW’s top exports (by value). In Victoria, the industries of dairy, wool, meat and beef, wheat, fruit and vegetables, and oilseeds and oleaginous fruits were major exported goods. Dairy, wheat, beef, meat and meat

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Food and Beverage Services

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

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Wholesale Trade

Poultry and Other Livestock

Residential Building Construction

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Basic Chemical Manufacturing

Water Supply, Sewerage and Drainage Services

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Meat and Meat product Manufacturing

Construction Services

Grain Mill and Cereal Product Manufacturing

Fruit and Vegetable Product Manufacturing

Road Transport

Wine, Spirits and Tobacco

Retail Trade

Other Food Product Manufacturing

Other Agriculture

Dairy Product Manufacturing

Sheep, Grains, Beef and Dairy Cattle

Exports of Goods and Services by Industry ($M)

Figure 3.3. Top 30 sectors that export products and services from the Murray Region

Note: Indicative estimates only. Care should be given to using figures as absolute values of goods and services. Source: ABS (2012a), ABS (2013b), AEC

processing, and oilseed production are some of NSW and Victoria’s top export sectors and feature as major agriculture and food production outputs of the Murray Region.

WheatThe Australian wheat industry is mainly an export oriented industry. Over the past five years the industry has faced volatile trading conditions (IBISWorld, 2015), due to adverse weather conditions that have impacted domestic growing seasons. More favourable planting conditions are expected to support good production levels over the coming year. The volume of exports from Australia is expected to rise steadily over the coming five years, as prices generally improve after falling in 2014-15 (ABARES, 2015).

In 2013-14, wheat exports for Victoria and NSW were estimated to be $1.0 billion and $0.7 billion, respectively (DFAT, 2015) with the Murray Region being a key producer region representing over 23.1% of NSW and Victoria’s wheat crop (by volume) (ABS, 2013a). The Murray Region is an ideal growing location with rich soils, good rainfall and access to water for irrigation. The region will continue to feature as a major contributor of Australia’s wheat export industry.

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Export Trends

Australian Dairy Industry PerformanceThe value of Australian milk production was estimated to be $4.7 billion in 2013-14, revenue is forecast to decline to $4.1 billion over 2014-15 (ABARES, 2015). Total dairy exports from Australia in 2013-14 were valued at $2.7 billion (forecast $2.2 billion in 2014-15), with key export markets being Japan and China (ABARES, 2015).

World dairy product prices are forecast to average lower in 2014-15, before recovering to new highs over the next five years (ABARES, 2015). Recovering farm-gate prices for Australian producers is good news for the dairy industry, which has experienced highs and lows over the past 20 years in Australia. In response to stronger domestic and international dairy markets, Australian milk production is expected to increase to over 10,000ML by 2020, supported by stronger demand and prices as well as technology and management improvements adopted by the sector over the past 10 years.

While the dairy industry has faced challenging operating conditions over 2014-15, the longer-term outlook for the industry remains positive, with solid domestic population growth and emerging Asian demand driving the sector over the coming years.

Murray Dairy IndustryThe Murray Region is a major contributor to the Australian Dairy industry and is estimated to represent almost 46% of domestic market and 22% of Australia’s export production value. Dairy Australia (2014) estimates that 10,000 jobs are provided directly by the Murray Region dairy industry as part of the broader Australian sector that is estimated to employ 43,000 people.

The rich soils, high rainfall climate and diverse geographical landscapes that includes vast irrigation areas on the Murray and Goulburn Rivers, makes this a highly productive and profitable milk production area. Major investments in irrigation modernisation across the region is anticipated to boost productivity over the next decade. For dairy manufacturing activity, the region has a number of competitive advantages including land affordability, low cost labour, proximity to producers/farm gate and connectivity with domestic and export markets. As a result, the region is home to a number of medium and large scale dairy manufacturing enterprises and is an attractive location for investment.

Economic Indicator Murray Region Industry

% of Australian Industry

Direct Employment 10,031 jobs 23.3%

Domestic Sales $643 million 45.9%

Export $593 million 22.0%

Ex-Factory Value $2 billion 23.0%

Economic Benefit $751 million 25.0%

Source: Dairy Australia (2014)

Murray Dairy Industry Statistics

Table 3.4. Top 20 Industries of Export (Value of Goods Traded), NSW and Victoria.NSW Victoria

Exported Good Type Value (A$m) % Goods Export Exported Good Type Value (A$m) % Goods Export

Coal 13,277 36.3% Milk, cream, whey and yoghurt 1,377 5.7%

Copper ores and concentrates 2,159 5.9% Passenger motor vehicles 1,349 5.6%

Refined petroleum 1,486 4.1% Wool & other animal hair 1,317 5.5%

Aluminum 1,406 3.8% Meat (excl beef) 1,175 4.9%

Beef 1,169 3.2% Wheat 1,027 4.3%

Cotton 1,027 2.8% Beef 1,007 4.2%

Medical instruments 729 2.0% Aluminum 1,005 4.2%

Wheat 719 2.0% Fruit and nuts 717 3.0%

Miscellaneous manufactured articles 594 1.6% Refined petroleum 679 2.8%

Meat (excluding beef) 587 1.6% Cheese and curd 648 2.7%

Wool and other animal hair 557 1.5% Edible products and preparations 582 2.4%

Medicaments (incl. Veterinary) 517 1.4% Crude petroleum 565 2.4%

Alcoholic beverages 493 1.3% Liquefied propane and butane 527 2.2%

Paper and paperboard 405 1.1% Aircraft, spacecraft and parts 526 2.2%

Gold 376 1.0% Medicaments (incl. Veterinary) 519 2.2%

Starches, inulin and wheat gluten 339 0.9% Oil-seeds and oleaginous fruits (soft) 445 1.9%

Telecom equipment and parts 296 0.8% Hides and skins (raw) 436 1.8%

Non-ferrous waste & scrap 286 0.8% Cotton 348 1.5%

Other ores and concentrates 233 0.6% Vegetables 315 1.3%

Oilseeds and oleaginous fruits 229 0.6% Paper and paperboard 313 1.3%

Other 9,708 27.5% Other 9,082 37.9%

Total Exported Goods 36,592 100.0% Total Exported Goods 23,959 100.0%

Note: Totals may not sum due to rounding. Source: DFAT (2015)

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Logistics

The Murray Region is well connected through extensive road and rail infrastructure to Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide, providing easy access to major consumer markets. These connections also provide a wide variety of options for export/import access, providing opportunities for business to reach markets world-wide through major ports in NSW, Victoria and South Australia.

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As a regional linehaul transport specialist recognised as a leader in the Australian trucking industry, Ron Finemore Transport relies on passionate people to drive its success. Not only does it take skilled and professional drivers to operate a modern fleet of high productivity B-Double vehicles; it also needs a committed team of schedulers, maintenance technicians, trainers, administrators and supervisory staff to deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective transport services.

Wodonga is Ron Finemore Transport’s national headquarters, with a driver base, maintenance workshop, sales and administrative support as well as a training and compliance centre. Its strong safety culture, commitment to training and personal development, and focus on providing first class standards of reliability and customer service makes Ron Finemore Transport an employer of choice in the Murray region.

Wodonga provides Ron Finemore Transport with:

• A strategic location on the Hume Highway for full truckloadfreight movements linking Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane,Adelaide and regional areas in between;

• Connection to regional food manufacturers supplying capitalcity distribution centres and access to city fuel terminalsfor distributing fuel throughout regional Victoria and NSW;

• A control centre for its network of logistics hubs in Victoria,Riverina and Central West NSW, the ACT and South EastQueensland.

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Road & Rail

With transport and logistics key factors in business planning strategies, many national companies base their manufacturing operations and warehousing in the Murray region as a major distribution point for south-eastern Australia.

Many of Australia’s major transport and Logistics businesses operate locally and nationally, including Ron Finemore, Border Express, TNT, Toll Group, GTS Freight Management, Pickering Transport Group and Lindsay Brothers Transport.

The Mildura freight corridor is one of the busiest in the region, transporting around 1.5 million tonnes of produce each year.

The Tocumwal Intermodal Rail facility is a key transport asset that provides a competitive advantage to its users through cost advantages and direct Port of Melbourne access. The on-site container terminal is the second largest container terminal in the Victorian rail freight system.

The Ettamogah Rail Hub is located just 10 km North of Albury, adjacent to the Hume Highway and the main Melbourne – Sydney – Brisbane rail line. This Rail Hub has a proud history in providing containerized freight access to rail transport options to most parts of Australia.

The Mildura Region is serviced by the Yelta (Mildura) rail line, which connects Mildura to Melbourne and Geelong via Ballarat.

Wakefield Transport operates the Iron Horse Intermodal facility in partnership with Pacific National for containerized products at Merbein, permitting transfer of freight between road and rail. With a modern transport fleet, cool rooms, warehousing and documentation services, the facility specialises in cold chain management of perishable cargo by rail to the Port of Melbourne.

The newly developed Echuca-Toolamba rail line opened in 2013 and has enabled SunRice and other exporters to easily move their freight from the Murray Region to the Port of Melbourne efficiently and cost effectively.

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Mildura 566

Moama 236

Swan Hill 345

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Yarrawonga 260

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The Ettamogah Rail Hub is privately owned by Colin Rees Group which stands behind a proud history in Transport, Packaging & Logistics in Australia stretching back over 60 years and 3 generations.

“The Total Solution”The Ettamogah Rail Hub is privately owned by Colin Rees Group which stands behind a proud history in Transport, Packaging & Logistics in Australia stretching back over 60 years and 3 generations.

Betty Rees established “South Suburban Taxi Trucks” in 1954 which led to Colin Rees and CRT Group and now Ettamogah Rail Hub. Betty Rees was inducted into “Shell Rimula Road Transport Wall Of Fame” in 2010 .

Kellie Rees continues her Grandmother’s and Father’s proud history in the industry, as the 3rd generation – Kellie says “it’s in the blood”. After a long career in the Design & Construct building industry, Cameron Jackson has joined the ERH team. He was responsible for some of the largest and most technologically advanced Distribution centers in the country. Cameron brings a wealth of knowledge to the company and will head up the future direction of the business with Kellie.

Ettamogah Rail Hub is a state of the art, intermodal Road – Rail facility capable of servicing the Albury / Wodonga & local regional areas container handling requirements. The Hub is a visionary model for the role short haul rail can play in servicing Australia’s increasing freight task. Operations commenced in 2009 and maintained strong growth over the last 6 years through our “Customer Focused” and “Total Solution – Door to Door” approach.

Strategically located just 10km North of Albury, next to Albury City’s “Nexus Industrial Estate”. This estate comprises 450ha of industrial zoned land adjacent to the Hume Freeway and the main Melbourne – Sydney – Brisbane rail line. ERH can provide containerized freightaccess to rail transport options to most parts of Australia. There arenumerous services to Melbourne and Brisbane each week enablingscheduling to suit a variety of needs.

Our Services Include• Rail Service – Regular services to Melbourne and Brisbane• Warehouse for cross docking and storage / staging.• Fully equipped & accredited rail & heavy equipment

maintenance facility.• Wagon hire & wagon hook / pull.• Container handling – rail to road & road to rail• Container storage and maintenance / repairs• 24/7 capability operating hours.

The vision of ERH is to reinvent regional rail as a sustainable and reliable component of the supply chain by introducing new technology and supporting its people to provide a professional service to customers and tenants at the Hub.

ERH Business Park As part of the ERH development, an Industrial park of seven hectares, situated adjacent to the loading platform has been developed and is

available for a variety of uses.

The Business Park provides opportunities for businesses to set up warehousing and manufacturing facilities to allow for a fully integrated operation with ready access to the container handling and rail transport facilities. Pre-lease design & construction packages are available immediately along with innovative “Third Party” packaging and logistics solutions.

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Air Services

The Murray region operates two of the busiest provincial airports in regional Australia, located in Mildura and Albury.

Both Airports are serviced by Qantaslink, Virgin Australia and Regional Express.

Albury Airport is the third busiest airport in Regional NSW, with more than 250,000 passengers passing through the terminal each year and over 180 flights a week in and out of the city. In addition to passenger services, there is a general aviation industry operating flying schools, charter services, secure document services, aerial surveying, aerial crop dusting, aviation refueling and aircraft maintenance.

Mildura Airport clinched the prestigious “Airport of the Year” award for the category “Regular Public Transport Airport with 50,000 to 500,000 Passengers Per Annum”. Mildura Airport Pty Ltd Chair Peter O’Donnell said “the award was achieved in the face of considerable competition from airports across Australia”.

Mildura Airport completed a massive redevelopment of its airport terminal and is the busiest regional airport in Victoria in regard to passenger movements (in excess of 209,000 passengers during the 2013 financial year). Mildura Airport has a long term strategy in place to stimulate and support the growth of the economy of the surrounding districts, and continually improve the services offered.

Mildura is a major base for both business and tourism interests. The Airport Board and Management continues to support economic growth in the area by exploring innovative ways to achieve sustainable

passenger growth to benefit local businesses and the community as a whole. The redevelopment of the terminal is an example of planning for current needs and also allowing for future adaption to support a growing community. They are committed to a partnership approach in working cooperatively with local businesses and airlines. In addition to regular passenger airline operations, there is a thriving general aviation sector on the airport, as well as three flying schools, charter operations and various other aviation businesses.

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Global Airspace Solutions Pty Ltd has certification from the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations Part 173, making us the only Instrument Procedure Design company based in regional Australia. Design company based in regional Australia.

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Business & Professional Services

The Murray Region has an estimated 33,250 businesses. In line with State trends, over 60% of the region’s businesses are non-employing (owner-operators). Over a third of all businesses, are agriculturally based. Construction businesses also make up a large share, representing 13.7% of total businesses in 2013, which is consistent with the construction industry and number

of independent sub-contractors and trades people. Significant industry numbers in professional, scientific, technical, financial and insurance services are below the state averages, however, this represents opportunities for growth in the Murray, particularly as the population continues to grow and the economy evolves.


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The Murray Region recorded an estimated labour force of 157,773 people in the December Quarter of 2014.

The region employs 146,364 persons and has grown by 1.8% per annum since 2009. Strong employment trends lead the way in Health and Allied Services, Construction, Agriculture, Forestry, Manufacturing and Retail.

Average Wages in the Murray Region ($914) are significantly lower than the NSW (21.2% lower) and Victorian (14.2% lower) average weekly wage levels. This disparity is evident across all industries, with differences most prominent in the information media (35% lower than NSW and 28% lower than Victoria) and financial and insurance services sectors (32% lower than NSW and 25% lower than Victoria).

Relatively lower wages in the Murray Region equates to more affordable labour to business, offering a lower cost base for local businesses compared to overall NSW and Victoria.

Labour Force & Employment

Figure 4.1. Businesses by Industry, Murray Region, NSW and Victoria.

Source: ABS (2015b)

Industry Murray Region

NSW Victoria

Mining $1,611 $1,960 $1,770

Electricity, gas, water & waste services $1,325 $1,605 $1,459

Public administration & safety $1,206 $1,434 $1,302

Education & training $1,136 $1,271 $1,130

Financial & insurance services $1,110 $1,630 $1,472

Professional, scientific & technical services $1,105 $1,501 $1,421

Manufacturing $1,081 $1,206 $1,135

Rental, hiring & real estate services $1,032 $1,245 $1,174

Construction $982 $1,178 $1,151

Wholesale trade $974 $1,285 $1,163

Transport, postal & warehousing $961 $1,219 $1,127

Information media & telecommunications $959 $1,474 $1,327

Health care & social assistance $952 $1,099 $1,010

Administrative & support services $769 $985 $907

Agriculture, forestry & fishing $765 $832 $815

Other services $741 $912 $849

Arts & recreation services $704 $920 $865

Retail trade $632 $754 $708

Accommodation & food services $559 $623 $554

Total $914 $1,160 $1,065

Table 4.3. Average Weekly Wage(a) by Industry, Murray Region, NSW and Victoria, 2014

Note: Figures estimated using 2011 Census data and adjusting for the latest State Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE) estimates. The Murray Region has been inflated from NSW and Victorian averages using population weightings.Source: ABS (2012a, 2015c), AEC

Figure 4.2: Employment by Industry (a), Murray Region, NSW and Victoria.

Note: (a) Based on Place of Work. Source: ABS (2012a), AEC

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Information Technology Solutions

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Wodonga TAFE provides organisations with the opportunity to grow their business through a strategic approach with training. We believe in investing ourtime in listening to what you want for your business, designing a training modelthat is flexible and sustainable, and delivering a quality service.

You will benefit from the combined resources of you; the industry specialist, andWodonga TAFE; the educational specialists, to design and build a training modelthat encompasses your whole workforce to develop organisationaleffectiveness, to increase performance and maximise savings on costs.

Why choose Wodonga TAFE?

We have the delivery scope and expertise to design a complete pathway fromInduction training - technical/vocational skills-based training - through to supervisory / senior management training. Our approach is explained in four simple steps (see over page) . . .

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“WIOT have been providing training solutions that support the Rivalea business. Wodonga TAFE have delivered both formaland informal programs and have assisted us in the delivery of nationally accredited programs and employee development.

Wodonga TAFE are always prepared to listen to our needs and find innovative and appropriate solutions to support our people and our business”Felicity Lawes—Learning and Development Manager —RIVALEA

We can be your one-stop-shop for training

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TRAINING PARTNERSWhen it comes time to consider the professional development of your team, there are endless numbers of providers and training products. It can be overwhelming.

We have found that by sitting down and discussing your business and your goals with you, we can tailor a solution to meet your needs and those of your team.

By offering nationally accredited qualifications we ensure that your team is meeting current standards and that their skills are competitive in the marketplace.

We tailor the subjects and electives to your business, ensuring that the training is relevant to your individual business. This ensures that the benefits of the training are immediately evident. Your team members are instantly able to apply their new skills and see the value in the training they have undertaken.

TRAINING SOLUTIONSBy understanding your business and your strategic goals we can provide a solution that takes into consideration the timeframes you are working towards and most importantly, your budget.

We can structure the training by addressing the critical needs first and delivering training solutions that offer minimal disturbance to your business.

We can build team cohesion and culture through a training program that matches your vision and mission.

Whatever challenges you are trying to address, we can tailor a solution and delivery style that works best for your business and your team.

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Would you like to see your staff progress through the company? Do you need senior managers with practical planning, marketing, finance and people skills?

Wodonga TAFE in partnership with Federation University offers the Bachelor of Applied Management.

Students complete most of their learning online, in their own time, and attend fortnightly workshops at Wodonga TAFE’s TAFEspace building in Lawrence Street, Wodonga.

The workshop format encourages course participants to share personal and professional experiences, and the learning and development that occurs through these workshops is pivotal to their degree.

This style of learning mirrors how we learn in our own working environments.

We have all of the resources coupled with experienced teaching staff to assist them to succeed.

With your support and encouragement they can complete their degree within one year.

You will benefit from having senior managers with strategic planning skills that are required to manage the complexities of your business into the future.

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Business Consulting

Johnsons MME helps businesses achieve their goals by providing:

• Assistance in management and financial reporting

• Succession planning – family business specialists

• Strategic and business planning – helping to articulate aclear pathway forward and how to get there

• Sustainability management – including resourceefficiency assessments and carbon managementreviews

Financial Advisory and Superannuation ServicesOur financial advisory team works with you to achieve your personal and financial goals providing:

• Tailored investment advice and portfolio management

• Retirement planning

• Superannuation and pension strategies

• Self-managed super funds (SMSF) expertise

• Wealth creation and preservation strategies

• Personal insurance advice

Taxation Division

Johnsons MME’s taxation consultants are highly skilled and have extensive experience providing high level advice on complex taxation matters.

Audit and AssuranceClients right across the Murray Region and from a wide range of industries including manufacturing, local government, domestic water authorities, irrigation, hospital and health services, registered clubs and the not-for-profit sector, turn to Johnsons MME for their audit and assurance work.

This includes:

• External audits – providing an independent review offinancial reports and systems

• Risk management – helping to manage and identify risk

• Internal audit – providing an independent review ofinternal controls

ACHIEVING GOALS TOGETHER Johnsons MME is one of the largest, independently owned accounting and financial advisory practices in the Murray Region. We have been in business for over sixty years, helping our clients achieve their goals.

Based in Albury Wodonga, Johnsons MME has more than fifty staff, including seven Partners, who have a wealth of experience providing technical expertise you can trust. Leading businesses in the Murray Region, we are specialists in the accounting, taxation, superannuation, audit and assurance, business consulting and financial advisory fields.

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Building the Murray

Do you have trouble filling skilled positions in your business?Regional Development Australia Murray (RDA Murray) can assist you.

RDA Murray is accredited by the Department ofImmigration and Border Protection (DIBP) as a Regional Certifying Body (RCB).

In its role as an RCB, RDA Murray identifies skilled shortages in the Murray regionand certifies regional nominations under the Skilled Regional Sponsored (Provisional)

Visa subclass 489 and theRegional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS)

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The Murray Region’s extensive educational and training opportunities are a major contributor to attracting and retaining a skilled workforce; providing lifelong learning through links with industry.

A large range of private and public schooling options deliver excellent educational outcomes, career options, and encourage community connectivity and participation. Flexible curriculums meet the learning needs of students in a rapidly changing world of technology.

International student support services are offered by all Tafe’s and Universities to provide assistance through the experience of transitioning to education in a new country.

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CeRRF – SOWING THE SEEDS FOR RESEARCH THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

The goal of Deakin University’s Centre for Regional and Rural Futures (CeRRF) is to provide innovative technological and strategic planning solutions to challenges facing regional and rural industries and communities.

In Griffith NSW, a group of researchers led by Dr John Hornbuckle have joined CeRRF to work with communities in the Murray-Darling Basin on the opportunities and challenges associated with irrigated agriculture.

With its focus on smart agriculture and regional competitiveness, CeRRF is also committed to developing strong partnerships with industry, government and other organisations.

CeRRF is hosted by Deakin’s Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment.

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If you’d prefer to learn in a face-to-face environment, you can join the Deakin Riverina–Murray Pathways Program. The program enables you to commence your studies at Riverina Institute and, on completion of a Riverina Institute diploma, get course credit and guaranteed entry into a corresponding Deakin degree.

Take advantage of greater access to quality higher education, flexible study choices closer to home, and more career opportunities.

For more information on Deakin–TAFE NSW Riverina Institute pathways, visit deakin.edu.au/riverina or deakin.edu.au to explore the world of Deakin University.

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Lifestyle & Leisure

A unique lifestyle that can’t be found anywhere else.

A popular holiday and leisure destination, the Murray Region is visited by more than 6 million visitors each year to experience the unique landscape, scenery and the iconic Murray River. The retail/hospitality sectors

provide diverse local and national products and reflect the culinary delights of the Murray Food Bowl. Tourism is expected to expand with visitor numbers anticipated to increase, particularly through the revitalisation of key tourism areas within the coming year.

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VisitationThe Murray Region recorded a total of 6.0 million visitors in 2014. This is the highest level of visitation to the region recorded over the past eight years. Domestic day trip visitors make up the largest proportion (53.8%) of total visitors, followed by domestic overnight visitors (45.2%).

Steady growth in visitation to the Murray Region has been driven by growth in the domestic day visitor market, with a large share of these visiting the region for holiday or leisure, followed by business visitors. Domestic overnight markets have also grown steadily (although at a much lower rate than day trip visitation). Holiday and leisure visitors make up the largest purpose for travelling to the region each year.

Figure 6.1. Total Murray Region Visitation by Tourist Type, 2007 to 2014(a)

Note: (a) 3 year rolling averages were taken to limit the effect of error on the dataSource: TRA (2015a, 2015b)

Visitor Type Holiday or leisure

Visiting friends and

relatives

Business Other Total

International (000s)

35 16 4 5 61

Domestic Overnight (000s)

1,350 908 349 92 2,699

Daytrip (000s) 1,397 828 437 549 3,211

Total (000s) 2,782 1,752 791 646 5,971

% Contribution 46.6% 29.4% 13.2% 10.8% 100.0%

Table 6.1. Murray Region Visitation by Purpose of Visit, 2014

Note: (a) 3 year rolling averages were taken to limit the effect of error on the data.Source: TRA (2015a, 2015b)

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Murray Region 5,403 939,774 47.7% $112.1 $53.4

Table 6.2. Accommodation Characteristics in the Murray Region(a), YE June 2014

Note: (a) Data for the Conargo, Indigo, Jerilderie, and Urana LGAs was not recorded by the ABS, and thus is not included. Source: ABS (2014b)

AccommodationThe Murray Region had 5,403 short term accommodation rooms available across 187 establishments as of June 2014. Over the year to June 2014, occupancy was approximately 47.7%. Takings from the year was estimated to be $105.4 million, with an average daily rate (ADR) of $112.1.

Revenue per available room (RevPAR) for the Murray Region averaged $53.4 during the year to June 2014.

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• The construction of the recently

opened Balranald Discovery Centre, a

state-of–the-art Visitor & Interpretive

complex, will grow the tourism industry

and link with other tourism assets

including Yanga National Park and

Heritage listed, Mungo National Park.

• Extensive mineral sand exploration and

extraction is advancing, with the

potential to create up to 200 jobs. This

will provide diversification to the region

and bring about significant add-on

support industries.

• The retail and service Sector of the

Shire have demonstrated resilience by

surviving the prolonged drought and

other recent challenges. With

potential increased salaries from

mining alone, the retail sector is well

positioned to capture opportunities

from this new market.

• The continued growth of the Euston

horticulture industry and the expansion

of the Euston Club continue to provide

business opportunities.

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The Shire provides childcare, pre school,

and early learning services/facilities

along with primary and secondary

school education. The Balranald Central

School Trade Training Centre provides

an opportunity to up-skill the current

workforce and attract trainees

seeking new skills.

Balranald Shire offers modern health

services and amenities including a

Community Health Centre, a new, well

equipped District Hospital located in

Balranald which also houses a doctor’s

surgery, dental surgery & emergency

unity. The Shire also provides an aged

care facility with plans being developed

to extend Balranald’s retirement Hostel.

The Shire offers numerous sporting &

recreational activities including football,

horse racing, golf, swimming, cricket,

netball, tennis, lawn bowls, fishing,

canoeing & skiing The Shire also offers

various sporting clubs and facilities.

Located 850km south west of Sydney and 450km of Melbourne, Balranald Shire Council covers an area of 21,346 square metres. Major townships

within the Shire are Balranald (population 1,200) and Euston (population 600). The Shire is a great place to Live, Work, Play & Invest. Surrounded by rivers and picturesque natural landscapes, the community is well serviced and provides a range of health facilities and services, affordable housing,

educational facilities, cultural, recreational and sporting activities.

Balranald Shire boasts a

progressive well serviced

community that is committed

to continued regional growth

and sustainability.

Council is a forward thinking

organisation that has

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economic growth through the

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implementation of the

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Balranald Shire offers investors

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environment with lower

overheads and affordable

real-estate.

The Balranald Shire Council is

proactive in seeking and

attracting investment &

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With the recently opened $1.5m Discovery Centre complex in

Balranald along with the strong commitment the Balranald Shire

Council has made to growing tourism, these are exciting times for

the Balranald Shire and it’s creating a lot of enthusiasm and buzz in

the community, the media, the marketplace and the industry .

A new Tourism & Marketing Strategy Plan has been developed with

implementation of strategies already taking place.

The Balranald Discovery Centre complex comprises of 3 buildings;

the Visitor Information Centre, the Interpretive Pavilion and the

Discovery Café. The precinct also includes a newly built bus

shelter, playground and historical sites including the Museum and

Old Gaol. Current statistics indicate that the Discovery Centre is a

major drawcard for visitors to Balranald with visitor figures doubling

since the opening.

Balranald Shire Council is active in building and

developing relationships with key stakeholders

at a federal, state, regional and local levels to

identify and optimise growth opportunities for

the Balranald Shire; for example, Council has a

strong partnership with the National Parks and

Wildlife Service to develop and promote Yanga

and Mungo National Parks as tourism

destinations and build upon the attraction for

these magnificent natural landscapes that are

also rich in heritage.

Balranald Shire is rich in activities and facilities

encompassing the Arts, Culture & Heritage.

Balranald boasts a wonderful Gallery housed in

a heritage building which displays local artwork

as well as a number of regular exhibitions. Both

Balranald & Euston have a number of heritage

buildings within the townships and The

Interpretive Pavilion at the Balranald Discovery

Centre provides a multi media interpretation of

the Shire’s history, culture and heritage.

With the 5 rivers (The Murray, Murrumbidgee,

Lachlan, Wakool & Edwards) surrounding the

Balranald Shire, it provides an idyllic location

for a relaxing lifestyle. Locals and visitors alike

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Population Trends

The Murray Region has been experiencing steady population growth averaging 0.4% per annum over the past ten years, reaching 325,992 residents in 2014. Key population growth centres over the past five years have been Mildura, Murray, Albury and Wodonga.

Population growth is closely linked with economic and employment growth as new residents attract increased activity and expenditure to the Murray Region. The expansion of the local population over the past decade has supported the growth of a vibrant regional economy.

Over the next fifteen years (to 2031), the Murray Region is expected to experience growth in population of over 38,000 residents to 364,023 by 2031. Key population growth areas are likely to be the LGAs of Albury, Wodonga, Murray, Moira, Mildura and Campaspe.

Population growth has many benefits to regional communities by building the size and scale of economies to support investment through residential development and greater provision of retail, personal, community and recreational services.

Note: 2013 and 2014 figures represent actuals. (p) Indicates a year that has been projected (not actual). Source: ABS (2015a), Victoria Department of Planning and Community Development (2014), NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure (2014)Source: ABS (2015a)

Figure 2.1. Historical Population Growth Trends, Murray Region, NSW and Victoria, 2001 to 2014

Figure 2.2. Population Projections, Murray Region, NSW and Victoria, 2015 to 2031

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Quest Albury on Townsend is the most unique destination to stay on your next visit to Albury/Wodonga.

The historic landmark was built as the Farmers and Graziers Woolstore in 1929; distributing Australian wool until being repurposed in the 1980’s as office space for the Australian Taxation Office until 2012.The latest chapter for the building is the modern transformation into service apartments, and in May 2015, Quest Albury on Townsend welcomed guests for the first time.Consisting of 79 apartments, Quest Albury on Townsend caters to the needs of corporate and leisure guests for short and long term accommodation in a beautifully appointed heritage listed setting.

After the success of Quest Albury and the demand for apartment style accommodation rising in Albury /Wodonga Quest set the goal of opening a second property on the Wodonga side of the border.

Built in 2013 Quest Wodonga consists of 80 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments, These beautifully appointed apartments are located right in the heart of the Wodonga CBD

Like Quest Albury, apartments feature flat screen TV’s, DVD & Entertainment systems, full cooking and kitchen facilities along with washing machines & dryers.

Newly built in 2009 Quest Albury on Kiewa street was the first new hotel to be built in the region in over 20 years. Quest Albury set the benchmark for quality accommodation at an affordable price.

Quest Albury consists of 104 apartments and has recently undergone a full refurbishment of all rooms confirming Quest’s commitment to providing superior accommodation in the Albury/Wodonga area.

Apartments feature a flat screen TV, DVD & Entertainment system, full cooking and kitchen facilities along with washing machines & dryers.

Business on the borderThe support and guidance from local Government and Independent Organisations is one of the many reasons why long serving business owners Noel & Madeleine Wood (Quest Albury, Quest Wodonga and Quest Albury on Townsend) and Natasha & Jason Callewaert (Quest Wodonga and Quest Albury on Townsend) decided to invest in the region and provide outstanding/superior accommodation on both sides of the border in Albury and Wodonga. Their passion to promote the Murray Region is not only to accommodate guests in their establishments but encourage guests to stay longer and educate them to explore, spend and promote their experiences to encourage more regional travel.

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The Murray region has a thriving retail presence to match its strong industry base. Among

the most vibrant and innovative precincts is the Harvey Norman Centre in Albury.

The Murray region has a thriving retail presence to match its strong industry base. Among the most vibrant and innovative precincts is the Harvey Norman Centre in Albury.

Opened in February 2007, the Harvey Norman Centre represents the company’s largest capital investment in regional NSW, at $40 million. Harvey Norman founder and Executive Chairman, Gerry Harvey knew the Murray Region city of Albury was the perfect place to expand. Direct Hume Highway access from north and south, and frontage to the Riverina Highway, which carries more than 800 vehicles per day provided great opportunity for retail success.

“The move to the current site was two years in the planning,” Mr Harvey said. “We took into account factors such as the road network, including the new bypass, the demographic profile of Albury and Wodonga and accessibility to the wider residential catchment.”

“Our company’s total belief in the area has been well and truly justified. The store is now in the top ten regional stores across Australia.” Harvey Norman relocated from a 3,200sqm store to an 8,472sqm site in the new development.

Given the strength of the Harvey Norman presence, and the size of the Albury, Wodonga and the districtmarkets, the centre has attracted a host of national retail brands who have taken advantage of large floor space made available at the designated bulky goods precinct on the outskirts of the Albury CBD.

The new precinct has also given local businesses an opportunity to expand their operations alongside the retail giants.

Given its place in the top ten regional stores in Australia, the success of the Harvey Norman Centre at Albury highlights the thriving economy at the heart of the eastern Murray region.

Current retail brands at theHarvey Norman Centre in Albury:

Harvey Norman FurnitureHarvey Norman BeddingHarvey Norman ElectricalHarvey Norman ComputersHarvey Norman Flooring

SpotlightBCFBeacon LightingCurtain WonderlandGodfrey’sFocus on Furniture

Forty WinksFreedom FurnitureRecollections and Early Settler FurnitureThe Ripe Tomato Café

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Health Care

Health and social assistance is the third largest sector (by value) representing 8.6% of industry value add, or an estimated $1.5 billion in 2013-14. Health and social assistance is also the Murray region’s largest employer (representing 11.8% of total employment).

30.5% of health care employees are employed by hospitals, with 17.9% employed in residential care services. Total employment in the sector is expected to increase to meet the demand of a growing and ageing population.

Albury Wodonga Health in Focus Established in 2009, it is the first cross border public health service to exist in Australia and operates under an agreement between New South Wales and Victorian governments to provide the largest regional health care services between Sydney and Melbourne. It supports an outer catchment population of 250,000 and covers the North East of Victoria and Southern New South Wales (encompassing the Murray Region).

With over 1,700 staff and over 200 volunteers meeting the needs of a diverse region, services are provided to the community through:• Two public hospitals (Albury & Wodonga)

Fig 8.4 Murray Region Health Sector Employment by Industry.

Note: The total number of employees per industry has been re-based to accommodate unclassified health sector employees and may differ slightly than absolute estimates. Source: ABS (2012a), AEC (2014)

Industry Number of Employees

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Hospitals 4,628 30.5%Medical Services 1,310 8.6%Pathology and Diagnostic Imaging Services 404 2.7%Allied Health Services 1,638 10.8%Other Health Care Services 320 2.1%Residential Care Services 2,721 17.9%Child Care Services 1,472 9.7%Other Social Assistance Services 2,020 13.3%Other Health Care & Social Assistance 683 4.5%Total 15,196 100.0%

• Two community rehabilitation centres located at the Alburyand Wodonga Hospitals

• Wodonga Dental Clinic• Mental Health Service in Wodonga, Beechworth & Wangaratta• Child and adolescent mental health services located in

Wodonga & Wangaratta

Allied Health in FocusAlbury Wodonga Health includes the Allied Health group, delivering seven different professions:• Dietetics• Exercise Physiologists• Occupational Therapy• Physiotherapy• Podiatry• Social Work• Speech Pathology

These professionals offer services across the entire health care continuum of Albury Wodonga Health service. This includes both inpatient & community services at both Albury and Wodonga sites.

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Regional Age Profile

The Murray Region has an average age of 40 years and is ageing at a faster rate when compared to NSW and Victoria resident population age trends. Older demographics are typical of many agricultural centres across Australia.

Further examination of individual LGA populations shows that Albury, Wodonga and Mildura have populations with a younger average age.

This is likely due to the available job, education and training opportunities in these large regional cities, making these attractive locations for young people to live and work. The average age and rate of ageing of regional communities has implications for the provision of infrastructure and services to support the age profile. This ageing trend also presents opportunities for health and aged care types of business in the region as demonstrated by the strong growth in recent years.

Several areas in the region benefit from the number of retirees who are active, independent and healthy. Many health and welfare providers seek to recruit from the older age profile demographic (paid & volunteer).

Figure 2.3. Age Distribution, Murray Region

Source: ABS (2014a)

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Air Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Argibusiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Balranald Shire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58, 59

Building Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Business & Professional Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Byford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Campaspe & Murray Shire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Charlie Carp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Country Tell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21

Deakin University Australia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54, 55

Deniliquin Shire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Dutch Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Education & Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Ettamogah Rail Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Exports Trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 37

Gannawarra Shire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Geofabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Global Airspace Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Government Industry Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Greater Hume Shire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Gross Regional Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Harvey Norman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Hyne Timber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9

Industrial Land Survey Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 13

Industry Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Infrastructure & Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Innovation & Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Invest in the Murray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Johnsons MME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Joss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 15

Labour Force & Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

LaTrobe University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Lifestyle & Leisure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Logistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Mawsons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Murray Local Land Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 31

Murray Now Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Murray Region GRP by LPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Murray River Salt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Population Trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Preston Rowe Paterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Property Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Quest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Regional Age Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Rivalea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28, 29

Road & Rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Ron Finemore Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Skilled Migration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

SunRice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Tourism in Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Transport Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Tumbarumba Shire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Visy Pulp & Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7

Westpac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Wodonga TAFE & Federation University . . . . . . . . . .48, 49

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Government Industry Services

Government Industry Services

Regional Development Australia Murray – www.rdamurray.org.au

RDA Hume - www.rdv.vic.gov.au/regional-development-australia/committees/hume

RDA Loddon Mallee - www.rdv.vic.gov.au/regional-development-australia/committees/loddon-mallee

NSW Trade and Investment – www.trade.nsw.gov.au

Austrade (Australian Trade Commission) – www.austrade.gov.au

NSW Business Chamber – www.nswbusinesschamber.com.au

Australian Border Force – www.border.gov.au

Australian Industry Group - www.aigroup.com.au

NSW Small Business Commissioner - www.smallbusiness.nsw.gov.au

Victorian Small Business Commissioner - www.vsbc.vic.gov.au

Victorian Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) - www.vecci.org.au

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http://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/regional-development-australia/hume

http://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/regional-development-australia/loddon-mallee

trade.nsw.gov.au

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nswbusinesschamber.com.au

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aigroup.com.au

smallbusiness.nsw.gov.au

http://www.vsbc.vic.gov.au

vecci.org.au

Life on the Murray is an experience that enhances fun, enjoyment and quality of life. Start in the summer and be active with walking, hiking, trail riding, mountain biking, fishing or mountain climbing .Work your way through spring and autumn with many all year round activities . Food buffs and wine connoisseurs are amply provided for by our outstanding wineries, restaurants and eateries . If golf is your passion then play your way down the Murray by visiting a number of high quality courses . Make a tour of it .Finish the winter by heading to the mountains . Ski, snowboard, go downhill or cross country on the amazing snow fields, all in close driving distance for any enthusiast .


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