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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Australian Light Horse Memorial Park set to enhance Seymour’s Military History Affiliation
The Victorian Government is backing the Goulburn region to attract even more tourists and day-trippers, with $405,000 in funding to upgrade the historically significant Australian Light Horse Memorial Park in Seymour.
Melbourne announced as the new home of the Land Forces Expo from 2024
In a major win for Victoria’s world-class defence sector and business event credentials, Melbourne has secured the rights to host the largest land defence exposition in the Asia-Pacific.
New grants available for Victorian manufacturers
Small and medium sized Victorian manufacturers can now apply for grants of up to $250,000 through the Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program.
Wimmera Mallee to receive 16 new cabins
Victoria’s Wimmera Mallee region will soon bolster its accommodation offering at several locations with a number of overnight cabins set to be delivered.
Neighbourhood houses helping casual workers to access sick pay
The Victorian Government is helping more casual and contract workers to access sick and carer’s pay through a partnership with Neighbourhood Houses Victoria.
Make new connections at the Briars Wildlife Sanctuary
The Mornington Peninsula’s iconic wildlife sanctuary The Briars is set to grow, thanks to a $1.53 million investment from the Victorian Government’s Regional Tourism Investment Fund.
Leap into quantum technologies to drive discoveries, jobs
Victoria's reputation as a global player in the quantum technologies sector continues to grow, as the Victorian Government invests in an innovative Australian business leading the way in the emerging field.
Join the free Digital Jobs business information session on 8 February
Learn how your business can use the Victorian Government’s Digital Jobs program
VietJet to arrive in Melbourne
Victorians will soon benefit from more international flights from Vietnam, with VietJet selecting Melbourne to commence its first flights to Australia.
Announcing the new Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions
The Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR) will become the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) from 1 January 2023.
Awards now open for rising stars of medical research
The Victorian Government is encouraging the state’s brightest health and medical researchers to apply for the 2022 Premier’s Awards for Health and Medical Research.
Celebrating our world-leading scientists and innovators
Some of Victoria’s top scientists and innovators will be backed to further their award-winning research thanks to support from the Victorian Government.