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.
Showing 1 to 12 of 202 items.
US tech leader expands into Victoria and boosts jobs
Podium Australia has expanded its APAC headquarters in Melbourne, which is the company’s largest operation outside of the US.
New co-designed training to address critical skills shortages
The Skills Solutions Partnerships program supports training providers and industry by collaboratively delivering training solutions to address critical skills shortages
State of the art production line to boost pallet supply
SMART Recycling in Dandenong South has been funded to establish a new production line that will allow them to produce 700,000 additional pallets each year, made from recycled materials.
New research consortium on a mission to fight childhood cancer
Victoria is leading the fight with paediatric cancer, with a world-class research consortium now one step closer to making lifesaving breakthroughs to fight, treat and cure childhood cancer.
Celebrating Victoria’s manufacturing champions
Victoria’s world class manufacturing industry were honoured at the 22nd Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards last night.
Supporting the local manufacture of life-saving rapid diagnostic tests
ZiP Diagnostics are increasing local production of their life-saving rapid diagnostic tests for infectious diseases including COVID-19 and malaria.
Australian Medtech Manufacturers Alliance
The newly launched Australian Medtech Manufacturers Alliance will support the growth of medtech manufacturing in Victoria.
EV33 continues to chart a path forward for Victoria’s thriving tourism industry
The Experience Victoria 2033 (EV33) roadmap is helping the state’s tourism industry continue its remarkable growth.
New education symposium for digital games
Melbourne International Games Week will be bigger and better this year, with a free education symposium that will highlight career opportunities in the industry.
Finalists Announced for Learn Local Awards 2024
Students, teachers and Learn Local providers will be recognised for their inspirational efforts in adult and community education in Victoria at this year’s Learn Local Awards.
Victoria's Skillaroos fly the green and gold in France
Victoria’s top apprentices, trainees and vocational students recently represented Australia on the world stage and put their skills to the test at the 47th WorldSkills Competition.
Things to do across Victoria these school holidays
From historic experiences to exciting stargazing adventures, there are plenty of ways to have fun these school holidays across Victoria.