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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Melbourne smashes hotel records for Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix
Hotel occupancy hit an all-time high with Formula 1 fans flocking to Melbourne in March
Creating more digital career opportunities for Victorians
The Victorian Digital Skills Compact is a shared commitment between government, industry and the education sector.
Kicking goals for international students in Victoria
The AFL is one of 14 organisations funded under this year’s round of the Study Melbourne Inclusion Program.
Victorian startups are using technology to transform the tourism industry
Meet the winning tourism projects from LaunchVic’s CivVic Labs Experience Victoria Challenge
Victoria to host 2027 Australian International Airshow
The 6 day event, including airshow and trade show, will be in Avalon in February 2027
Vorwerk Thermomix cooking up jobs in Victoria
Victoria is now Australia and New Zealand’s home of the Thermomix®.
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