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United Airlines’ return brings more tourists and jobs
United Airlines will restart its direct services to Melbourne from San Francisco, beginning with three flights a week from June 2022.
A place for all to play in Noble Park
When Nicky Panagiotou watched another mother play with her daughter who has a disability at the Ross Reserve All Abilities Playground in Noble Park, the moment took her back many years.
Regional Victoria hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games
Victoria has been confirmed as the host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the state’s regions set to shine on the world stage.
Leading lights of health and medical research honoured
The Victorian Government recognised Victoria’s rising medical researchers at the Premier’s Awards for Health and Medical Research at a ceremony on Monday 4 April 2022.
Industry to help drive a new vision for Victorian tourism
Tourism operators from across Victoria are being invited to have their say on the future direction of the industry, ensuring it continues to grow and creates more local jobs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Improved connectivity in 54 locations across Victoria
Thousands of households and businesses will have access to improved connectivity as upgrades to fibre broadband get underway across the state.