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Neighbourhood houses helping casual workers to access sick pay
The Victorian Government is helping more casual and contract workers to access sick and carer’s pay through a partnership with Neighbourhood Houses Victoria.

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.

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.

Celebrating our world-leading scientists and innovators
Some of Victoria’s top scientists and innovators will be backed to further their award-winning research thanks to support from the Victorian Government.

A new immersive cellar door experience for Sanguine Estate
Sanguine Estate is set to bolster its epicurean experiences for visitors, thanks to support from the Victorian Government’s Regional Tourism Investment Fund.

Cathay Pacific lands more flights in Melbourne
Cathay Pacific will increase its flights to Melbourne, bringing more visitors to the state, growing exports and creating more than 850 new jobs in aviation and tourism.