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
30 October 2024
Attendees seated in rows at a tech talk event inside a modern office space, listening to a presenter near a digital screen.

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.

News
29 October 2024
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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

News
23 October 2024
Interior of a warehouse with machinery for processing lumber, featuring stacks of wood on pallets and industrial equipment with green status lights on.

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.

News
15 October 2024
A scientist wearing a lab coat is working with equipment and samples in a laboratory setting.

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.

News
10 October 2024
Award Presenter Tim Ada with the winner of the Manufacturer of the Year – Large Business CSL. Andrew Hodder, Manufacturing and Site Head, CSL Behring Broadmeadows, holds the trophy.

Celebrating Victoria’s manufacturing champions

Victoria’s world class manufacturing industry were honoured at the 22nd Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards last night.

News
09 October 2024
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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.

News
03 October 2024
Scientist in lab coat and gloves standing in a laboratory with advanced equipment

Australian Medtech Manufacturers Alliance

The newly launched Australian Medtech Manufacturers Alliance will support the growth of medtech manufacturing in Victoria.

Article
01 October 2024
A person paragliding over a coastal town with a clear view of the ocean, residential areas, and green fields.

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.

News
30 September 2024
Careers + Frontiers Games Education Symposium during Games Week

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.

News
26 September 2024
Award winners gathered together on the stage

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.

News
24 September 2024
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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.

Article
23 September 2024
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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.

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