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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A new country meant new training pathways for tradie Tom
A move from the UK to Australia gave Tom Cotterill access to vocational training at school, which helped him realise he wanted to be a plumber
World-leading energy storage technology to launch in Victoria
Energy Dome has chosen Melbourne for its APAC Headquarters. They'll explore regional Victoria to set up their CO2 battery technology.
Arnott’s Group new Rowville facility to fuel production growth
The manufacturing facility will produce 300 million bowls of muesli, 40 million oat sachets and 180 million muesli and protein bars each year.
Seeking Victoria’s health and medical research rising stars
Applications are now open for the Premier’s Awards for Health and Medical Research. Applications will close 21 March 2025.
Top Victorian wines showcased at world-famous French museum, La Cité du Vin.
Victorian wineries will feature at the iconic museum in Bordeaux, France. It is a major tourist attraction that welcomes more than 400,000 wine lovers every year.
Nominations open for the 2025 Victorian Training Awards
Celebrate and recognise the hardworking contributions of individuals, businesses and training providers in our nation-leading vocational education and skills landscape.
New TAFE Health and Community Centre of Excellence opens in Broadmeadows
A new healthcare and community services training centre has opened at Kangan Institute. It delivers modern facilities for students. It is also a hub for Victoria’s healthcare sector and the TAFE network to innovate.
Local startup a magnet for innovation and jobs
Kite Magnetics is expanding its advanced manufacturing capabilities right here in Victoria, thanks to support from the Victorian Government.
Yayoi Kusama at the NGV
What’s beautiful, covered in spots and a must-see on Melbourne’s creative calendar? NGV’s latest blockbuster exhibition Yayoi Kusama, of course.
Work begins on health and learning hub in Castlemaine
Bendigo TAFE’s new Community Health and Learning Hub to provide healthcare training facilities.
A golden ticket to Nestlé’s Broadford factory
Production of Nestlé’s popular Allen’s lollies has moved to regional Victoria proving Australia’s ongoing nostalgia for these sweet treats.
ParagonCare's new global headquarters
Victorians will have greater access to life-saving healthcare with a new, expanded blood reagent manufacturing facility in Melbourne's south-east.