By The Editor
With an unseasonably wet spring bringing above average rainfall to Melbourne for the first time in 12 years, one might be mistaken in thinking that our parched patch of earth is finally free from the grip of drought.
But before we all celebrate with a state-wide water fight, Water Minister, Tim Holding has issued a reminder that, with dams only 38% full, water is still a precious commodity in our state.
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By Chris James
The Age’s State Political Editor Paul Austin has attacked the recommendations of the Infrastructure paper `Infrastructure: The Urgent or the Important’, unveiled at this week’s VECCI Victoria Summit.
He believes they are unrealistic and wonders how they will be paid for out of the `public purse’.
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While the idea of a regional superhighway may not inspire the same excitement as a flying man in a cape – such a project is vital to manage Victoria’s “super-sized” population of the future.
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Today, VECCI is hosting the 2009 Victoria Summit in Parliament House.
As a business, community and Government partnership, the Victoria Summit seeks to respond to the key issues that face not only our business community, but the broader Victorian and national economies. In particular, the Summit aims to establish a strong policy agenda for the next two years to help Victoria recover from the current economic challenges and build a platform for competitive and sustainable growth well into the future.
For those unable to attend, The VECCI Blog will be providing live updates during the Summit, covering outcomes and discussions from key speakers.
This post will be updated throughout the day with extensive coverage of the Summit, including presentations and discussions on the four key topics, as well as links to policy papers and further information.
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