News and articles
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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Connecting through Auslan
Bianca Oldham’s journey in Auslan began because of her son, who is Deaf. She wanted to communicate fluently with him, so she started to learn the language and then fell in love with it.
Strengthening the Fair Jobs Code for fair and safe workplaces
From 1 September, the Fair Jobs Code will apply to all government contracts worth $1 million and over – a reduction from the current threshold of $3 million for direct contracts and $10 million for subcontracts.
New flights linking Victoria to biggest trade partner
Major carrier China Eastern Airlines will increase flights to Melbourne Airport from Shanghai Pudong International Airport from September and introduce new flights out of Nanjing Lukou International Airport from July.
New clinical trials facility to prevent and cure blindness
A new world-leading eye research centre is breaking ground on treatments for preventing and curing blindness, with support from the Victorian Government.
Upping stumps to lay a foundation for the future
Upgrades to the foundations of the Mirboo North Op Shop have secured the longevity of the building and community fundraising activities
Lifesaving cancer treatments to be made in Victoria
A national pharmaceutical manufacturer is establishing an Australian-first facility to develop life-saving cancer treatment therapies in Victoria.
Nominations open for the 2024 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards
Nominations are now open for the state’s premier celebration of Victorian manufacturers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.