Relief and recovery support is available for people impacted by the January 2026 Victorian bushfires. Visit Emergency Recovery Victoria: vic.gov.au/january-2026-victorian-bushfires

Geelong and the Barwon region will lead workforce growth across regional Victoria over 2024-27

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Region	New workers expected
Barwon	20,500
Gippsland	13,700
Loddon Campaspe	11,700
Ovens Murray	6,200
Goulburn	5,400
Central Highlands	9,600
Great South Coast	4,400
Mallee	3,600
Wimmera Southern Mallee	2,000
Metropolitan Melbourne	315,000

Updated 27 May 2025