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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TAFE and Master Builders Victoria unite to build construction workforce
The partnership will lay the foundation for a future-ready building and construction industry

Forging a new path in the male-dominated welding world
Apprentice Bonnie Steer loves being a woman in welding.

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

Melbourne’s interstate tourism sector sets pace for Australia
New data from Tourism Research Australia shows that Melbourne is Australia’s playground.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.