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Make new connections at the Briars Wildlife Sanctuary
The Mornington Peninsula’s iconic wildlife sanctuary The Briars is set to grow, thanks to a $1.53 million investment from the Victorian Government’s Regional Tourism Investment Fund.

Leap into quantum technologies to drive discoveries, jobs
Victoria's reputation as a global player in the quantum technologies sector continues to grow, as the Victorian Government invests in an innovative Australian business leading the way in the emerging field.

Kinglake brewery and trail set to lure more visitors
The Victorian Government is supporting a new shopping and hospitality village for Kinglake, along with a walking trail that will attract more visitors to Victoria’s High Country.

Maryborough set to receive new First Peoples interpretive garden
An Interpretive Garden celebrating First Peoples’ culture will soon call Maryborough home, thanks to a $225,000 investment from the Victorian Government.

Making the Murray River accessible for more Victorians
Even more Victorians will be able to experience the very best of the Murray River, thanks to a $500,000 investment from the Victorian Government’s Regional Tourism Investment Fund.

Event success comes to Melbourne’s suburbs
The Victorian Government is backing more events across Melbourne’s suburbs, with a $3 million grant program to attract more visitors to local events, support more jobs and boost local businesses.

Join the free Digital Jobs business information session on 8 February
Learn how your business can use the Victorian Government’s Digital Jobs program

VietJet to arrive in Melbourne
Victorians will soon benefit from more international flights from Vietnam, with VietJet selecting Melbourne to commence its first flights to Australia.
Announcing the new Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions
The Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR) will become the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) from 1 January 2023.

Awards now open for rising stars of medical research
The Victorian Government is encouraging the state’s brightest health and medical researchers to apply for the 2022 Premier’s Awards for Health and Medical Research.