News and articles
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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40,000 tradies qualified and providing skilled work in Victoria
Our housing, transport and energy needs are creating demand for thousands more tradespeople.

Learn Local provides pathway into care sector jobs
Almost 80% of the graduates from diverse cultures have found a job in the care sector.

Victoria’s first all-electric TAFE campus opens in Collingwood
Melbourne Polytechnic’s campus has been transformed into a modern TAFE precinct powered by 100% renewable energy.

Nominations open for the 2025 Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards
15 award categories available for individuals and companies.

Fund supports tourism in regional Victoria
Grants between $100,000 and $5 million have been announced.

Transforming lives with $650,000 for a national cystic fibrosis research centre
Victoria now has Australia’s first research centre to support people with cystic fibrosis.

Creating modular worker homes for Hopetoun
New worker accommodation will help Rural Northwest Health’s service delivery in the Wimmera.

Building community trust in healthcare to help protect babies from RSV
As the most common cause of hospitalisation in babies, MCRI's study is looking at RSV infections during pregnancy.

New study tackles concussion in kids
$450,000 for a pilot clinic that treats mild traumatic brain injuries with a new care-based model.

$500,000 in community grants for international students to make a splash
16 organisations will receive funding through the Study Melbourne Inclusion Program.

William Angliss Institute students bake delicious hot cross buns
The annual Bun Day is a real-life baking experience for students while contributing to charity.

Victorian startups worth $132 billion
The 2024 Victorian Startup Growth Report reveals Victoria is on track to be one of the world’s leading startup hubs within the next five years.