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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Article
30 April 2024
Jack Kelsey wears reflective wrap around sunglasses and a baseball hat, holding a Makita tool over some wood

Meeting a housing shortage with houses that Jack builds

In January 2024, Jack Kelsey received his official trade papers, which stated that he has completed his apprenticeship as a carpenter.

News
23 April 2024
Group photos of award winners for the 2023-24 Premier's awards for health and medical research

Winners celebrated at the 2023-24 Premier’s Awards for Health and Medical Research

Up and coming leaders in health and medical research were recognised at the 2023-24 Premier’s Awards for Health and Medical Research on Tuesday 23 April 2024.

News
18 April 2024
Asiana Airline’s A350 Airbus flying in the sky

New non-stop flights to South Korea take off from Victoria

New seasonal flights between Melbourne Airport and Seoul Incheon International Airport will operate four times per week between July and September 2024.

News
17 April 2024
Dovetail Electric Aviation and their ‘Iron Bird’ test rig with hydrogen-electric drivetrain powering a 4-blade propeller

The sky’s the limit for the future of sustainable air travel

Dovetail Electric Aviation’s new Development Centre has opened in the Latrobe Aerospace Technology Precinct, located at Latrobe Regional Airport.

News
08 April 2024
Two hands placing a hearing aid into the ear of a woman

Victorian research finds hearing aids boost brain function

Hearing aid users experience benefits to their brain function according to new results from Victorian medical researchers.

Article
04 April 2024
Two people dressed as characters from Possum Magic hugging

Get creative these holidays

School holidays can be an expensive time, but when you live in the creative state, you don’t have to spend big to keep the kids entertained.

Article
26 March 2024
Three children sitting in a field with faces painted as bunnies holding Easter eggs

Visit regional Victoria this Easter

The Easter holidays are a great time to get out and explore our wonderful state. Head to Bells Beach for the iconic Rip Curl Pro, cheer on the runners at the Stawell Gift or step back in time for a ride on a heritage steam train.

Article
20 March 2024
People playing wheelchair rugby with video play button in the centre

Elite wheelchair athletes take Melbourne by storm

The Wheelchair Rugby National League Melbourne Invitational returned to the city’s west for a battle of the best.

News
12 March 2024
Two female students smiling

Victoria’s biggest VET student survey is underway

Almost 180,000 students are being asked to provide feedback on their course through the Student Satisfaction Survey, the biggest survey of its kind in Victoria.

Article
28 February 2024
Staff member with stethoscope listening to chest of baby in baby seat in the back of the patient transport

Health Select Services transports regional communities to better health

Jeanette Cunningham from Health Select Services strives to make a difference to the health of regional and rural Victorians in a big way.

News
23 February 2024
Two women looking at each other in a corporate environment while one holds a piece of paper

Make a difference to Victoria’s training and skills system

The Victorian Government invites applications for part-time positions on TAFE Boards.

Article
20 February 2024
Rebecca Hope standing outside smiling with arms wide open, holding onto a railing

The ability to embrace disability

Rebecca Hope, Victorian Trainee of the Year 2023, shares how having a disability is a strength.

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