News and articles
News and articles
Latest news and announcements from the department, showcasing the people, projects and programs that make Victoria the best place to live, work, stay, experience, invest and study
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Victoria celebrates big wins at the Australian Tourism Awards
16 businesses and operators won at the 2025 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.
Direct flights between London and Melbourne to start in 2027
British Airways will start a daily direct service via Kuala Lumpur from January 2027.
Digital skills giving business the winning edge
We’re delivering a digital skills boost to Victorian construction and advanced manufacturing businesses.
Melbourne sits on top of world as Time Out's No. 1 Best City
Australia's first and only city to nudge out global powerhouses Shanghai, Edinburgh, London and New York (rounding out the top 5).
Formula 1 drives record crowds to Melbourne
Record breaking crowds smash attendance benchmarks yet again at the famous Albert Park circuit
F1 Melbourne Fan Festival is bringing the Grand Prix spirit to Federation Square
The free Formula 1 fan festival now open in the heart of Melbourne's CBD
Upskilling workers to secure the jobs of tomorrow
We're working with businesses to address critical skills shortages through the Skills Solutions Partnerships program.
Women forging the way in sports infrastructure construction
This International Women’s Day we’re celebrating 3 women working in Bendigo
New TAFE Centres of Excellence coming to Victoria
The new Frankston and Moorabbin based centres will help Victorians upskill in community care and digital technology.
CDC’s data centres fueling jobs and growth in the west
The leading Australian data centre company is massively expanding its footprint and opening its first Victorian campus in Brooklyn
New partnership to support First Peoples tourism in Victoria
The Quality First Peoples Tourism Business Program will help Victoria create meaningful, authentic and culturally connected tourism.
Mentoring program helping Victorian businesses grow with confidence
The Business Skills Mentoring Program is helping Victorian businesses tackle real‑world business challenges.