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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News
07 August 2025

TAFE and Master Builders Victoria unite to build construction workforce

The partnership will lay the foundation for a future-ready building and construction industry

Article
07 August 2025

Forging a new path in the male-dominated welding world

Apprentice Bonnie Steer loves being a woman in welding.

News
06 August 2025

Improving cancer patients access to clinical trials

A new clinical trials platform will make it easier for cancer patients to access new treatments.

News
04 August 2025

Melbourne’s interstate tourism sector sets pace for Australia

New data from Tourism Research Australia shows that Melbourne is Australia’s playground.

News
31 July 2025

Regional Victoria’s best tourism towns earn recognition

Warrnambool, Mount Beauty and Trentham have claimed top prizes at Victoria’s annual Top Tourism Towns Awards.

News
30 July 2025

Surf Coast’s new aquatic centre to make an even bigger splash

Kane Construction will deliver stage 2 of the Wurdi Baierr Aquatic and Recreation Centre development in Torquay.

News
28 July 2025

Portland reels in more jobs and businesses

More jobs have arrived with the first major employer, Bunnings, setting up at the Portland North Employment Precinct.

News
25 July 2025

$3.75 million boost for Victorian startups

We’re backing Victoria’s startup ecosystem with a $3.75 million investment delivered by LaunchVic.

News
23 July 2025

Backing Ballarat’s advanced manufacturing

We've helped 2 sites, JG King Building Group and CE Bartlett’s Wendouree factory.

News
22 July 2025

Mondelēz’s new $130 million distribution centre a sweet investment in Melbourne’s west

Mondelēz International has opened its most advanced storage and retrieval facility in the world.

News
21 July 2025

Lights, camera, action for property once owned by a star

A historic estate formerly owned by a Hollywood silent movie star has received an accommodation upgrade

News
17 July 2025

Melbourne tops the nation again as Best Student City

Melbourne has retained the title of Australia’s best student city, following the release of global rankings.

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