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News and articles
Latest news and announcements from the department, showcasing the people, projects and programs that make Victoria the best place to live, work, stay, experience, invest and study
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Get Active Kids vouchers are in play
Eligible families can apply for a voucher of up to $200 through round 9 of the program.

Get set for Australia’s biggest week in biotech
We’re hosting the 2025 AusBiotech International and AusBiotech Invest Conferences this October.

New chapter begins as Nyaal Banyul announces first events
The Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre has announced the first 4 events.

Winners announced for Learn Local Awards 2025
Students, trainers and training providers have been recognised for their achievements in adult and community education.

New health learning hub opens in Wantirna
The new hub provides world-class healthcare training to students at Swinburne University.

Powering Victoria’s Future in Medtech Innovation
Optain Health uses AI-enabled retinal screening for early detection of eye disease.

Celebrating Victoria's manufacturing champions
Victoria’s manufacturing excellence was on display at the 2025 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards.

Nature meets comfort at new glamping experience in Apollo Bay
From 9 October, 20 new eco-safari tents will be ready for bookings at the Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve.

Deakin University opens 2 innovative new research facilities
The AquaFI Lab and the BioFactory open at the Deakin University Geelong campus.

Sculpting a sparkling future for the King Valley
Several projects across Australia's home of Prosecco, the King Valley are now complete.

Supporting small businesses in Porepunkah and Alpine Shire local government area
We’re helping visitor economy businesses in Porepunkah and the Alpine Shire local government area to recover.

Victorian commissioners hit the road to support regional exporters
Exclusive in-person export workshops for local businesses in Bendigo, Geelong, Morwell and Ballarat.