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Finalists for the 2023 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards announced
Finalists for this year’s Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards feature some of Victoria’s most accomplished, innovative, and visionary manufacturing businesses and individuals.
Wycheproof wetlands precinct to boost nature based tourism
A new wetlands precinct in the Loddon-Mallee region is set to attract more visitors, delivering a major tourism boost and creating more local jobs.
Local innovators recognised at Victorian Startup Awards
Leading Victorian startups and entrepreneurs, including those transforming traditional industries like banking and legal wills, have been honoured at the Governor of Victoria Startup Awards.
Report shows Victoria maintains the lead in sportstech race
The latest Sports Innovation Report by the Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) shows that Victoria continues to claim the largest share of the country’s $4.25 billion sportstech sector.
Promoting Victoria with new grant program for visitor information tools
Victoria’s tourism industry is set for a boost with a new grant program. The new $3 million Visitor Servicing Program will open on 22 May.
New master plan to strengthen Victoria’s visitor economy
Experience Victoria 2033 sets out the vision to grow Victoria’s tourism industry and create jobs over the next 10 years.
Victoria’s biggest student survey is underway
The Student Satisfaction Survey is Victoria’s biggest student survey and an important chance for vocational education and training students to have their say on the quality and relevance of their training.
SummerTech LIVE program helps students become job ready and businesses boost digital skills
Thanks to a Victorian Government program, more than 170 technology students used their summer break to get hands-on experience while also helping Victorian businesses solve real-world tech challenges.
ANDHealth CHICC Opening
Victoria can expect more innovative digital health and better care for patients thanks to a new innovation centre that will fast-track the solutions of our state’s top healthtech companies, right from the centre of Melbourne.
Latin American direct flights return to Melbourne
LATAM Airlines will restart its direct services to Melbourne from Santiago, Chile after pausing them in March 2020 due to the pandemic.