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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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Book your tickets now for the 2022 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards Gala Dinner
Don’t miss out on one of the most prestigious awards nights in the manufacturing events calendar, buy your ticket to the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards Gala Dinner.
Improving mobile connectivity in Warrnambool and Melton
The Victorian Government is improving mobile connectivity for thousands of premises across Victoria with investments in upgrades and new infrastructure builds.
Chocolate factory expansion sweetens island attraction
A popular tourist attraction and chocolate manufacturer on Phillip Island has received support from the Victorian Government to expand its facilities, creating more local jobs and boosting tourism.
Supporting regional startups to succeed
The Victorian Government is delivering more support for regional startups with program funding now available through Victoria’s startup agency LaunchVic.
Accelerating our manufacturing of electric vehicle components
Victoria’s electric vehicle components manufacturing expertise is being supported by the Victorian Government, helping create dozens of new jobs in the industry.
Innovation challenge to drive medtech manufacturing
The Victorian Government is working to improve the lives of people with disabilities and health conditions by backing the state’s brightest minds to deliver new locally manufactured medtech.
From apprentice to manager on the Melbourne Park Redevelopment
The Melbourne Park Redevelopment created exciting career opportunities for Ryan McGie and gave him the financial stability to get married, have kids and buy a house.
Nominations open for the 2022 Governor of Victoria Export Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2022 Governor of Victoria Export Awards (GOVEAs), celebrating the state's most innovative exporters and recognising their success on the international stage.
New flour mill for Ballarat
A major investment by one of the largest food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand will create new jobs across regional Victoria.
Creating more jobs for women in cyber security
Applications for the Women in Security Pilot Program are now open, backed by $100,000 from the Victorian Government's Cyber Strategy.
Nominations open for Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards
Home grown manufacturers are encouraged to nominate for the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards, marking the 20th anniversary of the prestigious awards.
Horsham leading plant-based protein innovation
The Grains Innovation Precinct at Horsham SmartFarm will receive $12 million from the Victorian Budget 2022/23 to fund a state-of-the-art glasshouse and incubation hub – supporting grain crop industries to diversify into the plant-based protein market.