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"Who are you going to invite to visit provincial Victoria for the Labour Day long weekend?" This is the question being posed again this year by 'Champions of the Bush'. The Champions of the Bush association of companies has promoted a "Back To The Bush" campaign for the past 2 years, in order to advance their push for better appreciation by capital city citizens of non metro Victoria. "Provincial Victoria's living and lifestyle attributes are attracting an ever increasing number of city people," according to the group's spokesman John G Brown AO, of Brown Brothers Wines. "We again encourage country people to be proactive, and directly invite their broader network and colleagues to visit and enjoy the events and attractions during the Long weekend in March." The Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games has many events being staged in provincial Victorian cities, which will bring many first time visitors from the city. This is a wonderful opportunity for locals to show visitors the emerging opportunities to live, work and invest. The Victorian Government is targeting 1.8% pa population growth in provincial Victoria, and has committed in excess of $593+m to its "Moving Forward" program. Amongst the initiatives are a $100m Provincial Victoria Growth Fund, and $200m extra funds for the Regional Infrastructure Development Fund. "We believe that there has never been a better period in our history to move to provincial Victoria, and research data shows that many people are taking up the lifestyle advantages of the cleaner air, less traffic congestion, and affordable housing prices," Mr Brown said. "There are numerous employment opportunities listed, and new workplace arrangements allow many to commute or work part time at home. "The "Back To The Bush" website lists many events that are being run during March 11,12, & 13, and posts specific invitations by organisations wishing to make connection with people in Melbourne. Contact can be made via www.ChampionsoftheBush.org.au. "While Melbourne will be a busy city during March 2006, we hope that many people will be encouraged to visit provincial areas, and experience the difference." Mr Brown said. Further information at: www.BacktotheBush.com.au Contact:
John G Brown AO, Ph: 03 57 205 401 B/H (or Geoffrey Carruthers
Ph: 0419 885 672)
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