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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Victorian startup sector awarded for innovation success
Victoria’s brightest minds have been honoured at the inaugural 2021 Governor of Victoria Startup Awards.
Fund manager named to back Victorian startups
A new fund manager has been named to run the Victorian Startup Capital Fund (VSCF).
New defence centre to bring hundreds of jobs to Greater Geelong
Avalon will soon be home to a major defence manufacturing facility, bringing more than 300 new jobs to the Geelong region.
Creating a world-class innovation precinct in the heart of Melbourne
On the doorstep of Melbourne’s CBD, a new innovation precinct will put Fishermans Bend and Victoria at the forefront of global advanced manufacturing, engineering and design innovation.
White Night to shine bright in Shepparton in 2022
Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to flock to Shepparton later in the year, when White Night lights up the city for the first time.
Accessibility overhaul lifts Flemington Library lover's experience
For Angela Galeano, her public library is about so much more than books.
New Local Jobs First Commissioner
Moana Weir has been appointed as Victoria’s new Local Jobs First Commissioner, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role.
First RAT manufacturing facility set to open in Victoria
The Victorian Government is supporting local manufacturing of Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) in Victoria, that will deliver millions of tests for Victorians.
World-leading centre of excellence for Victoria
The Victorian Government is partnering in the establishment of a world-leading international Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centre of Excellence, providing more job opportunities in Victoria’s thriving innovation sector.
Spotlighting the ties that bind at Northern Reserve
They say the bonds of friendship and community forged within sports teams can last a lifetime. Newborough Football Netball Club in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley is living proof of this.
Jobs Victoria helping to keep shelves stocked
The Victorian Government is helping to keep supermarket shelves stocked by linking thousands of jobseekers with food suppliers to reduce critical workforce shortages.
Newborn screening for rare genetic disorders offers hope
There’s hope for Victorian families with Victorian Government backed research into a new screening test for three rare genetic disorders in babies, leading to earlier diagnosis and better treatment.