News and articles

News of major activities and announcements from across the department, plus articles featuring the people, projects and programs driving economic growth and prosperity across Victoria.

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News
05 April 2022

Fintech to set up Australian HQ in Melbourne

Leading global payment solutions provider Worldline has chosen Melbourne as the location for its Australian headquarters and innovation centre, supporting hundreds of highly skilled jobs in the financial technology sector.

News
04 April 2022

Victorian biobank now globally recognised

Victoria is now home to a state-of-the art and globally accredited biobank featuring blood samples, plasma, saliva, tumour tissues, breast milk and mouth swabs, as the Victorian Government continues its investment in medical research.

News
01 April 2022

AgriBio expansion boosts AgTech and innovation

A multi-million dollar expansion at AgriBio, Australia’s premier bioscience facility in Bundoora, has just been completed — boosting biosecurity research and offering a new innovation hub for AgTech startups.

News
29 March 2022

Dinner and a show – statewide dining and entertainment rebate program goes live

The $60 million Victorian Dining and Entertainment Program went live on Tuesday 29 March, offering consumers 25 per cent back on dining and entertainment purchases.

News
29 March 2022

New US route brings more tourists and jobs to Victoria

A new route and expanded services to the United States (US) will bring more visitors to Victoria, boost trade with the world’s largest economy and create local jobs.

News
25 March 2022

More A380s return to boost international flights

The Victorian Government is supporting Emirates to help fast-track the return of international flights and tourists back to Melbourne.

News
22 March 2022

New travel vouchers set to bolster Victorian tourism

The popular Victorian Travel Voucher Scheme returns tomorrow, with 140,000 vouchers up for grabs.

News
16 March 2022

Australian-first sick pay guarantee for casual workers

Victorians who work in casual or other insecure jobs will no longer be forced to choose between a day’s pay and looking after their health thanks to the Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee.

News
15 March 2022

Victorian and Senior Travel Vouchers

Victorians have the chance to snap up one of 150,000 travel vouchers, with the popular scheme returning as part of a $200 million business stimulus package to support local economies and jobs.

News
09 March 2022

New funding to support Victoria’s medtech manufacturers

A new Victorian Government grant program will help grow medical technology (medtech) production in Victoria, creating new high-skill jobs and cementing the state’s reputation as a global leader in healthcare innovation.

News
05 March 2022

Blood donors sought for new COVID-19 research biobank

Calling out for Victorians willing to roll up their sleeves and donate blood for a research initiative into COVID-19.

News
02 March 2022
People singing on stage

Gippsland’s new home for performing arts

The Gippsland Performing Arts Centre and surrounding creative precinct will electrify the region’s arts scene and provide world-class training opportunities.

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