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Nominations open for the 2025 Victorian Training Awards
Celebrate and recognise the hardworking contributions of individuals, businesses and training providers in our nation-leading vocational education and skills landscape.

New TAFE Health and Community Centre of Excellence opens in Broadmeadows
A new healthcare and community services training centre has opened at Kangan Institute. It delivers modern facilities for students. It is also a hub for Victoria’s healthcare sector and the TAFE network to innovate.

Local startup a magnet for innovation and jobs
Kite Magnetics is expanding its advanced manufacturing capabilities right here in Victoria, thanks to support from the Victorian Government.

Puffing Billy Running Festival adding steam to local tourism
The hills were alive with the sounds of chugging steam and footsteps, with the iconic Puffing Billy Running Festival bringing thousands of participants to the Dandenong Ranges.

Yayoi Kusama at the NGV
What’s beautiful, covered in spots and a must-see on Melbourne’s creative calendar? NGV’s latest blockbuster exhibition Yayoi Kusama, of course.

Work begins on health and learning hub in Castlemaine
Bendigo TAFE’s new Community Health and Learning Hub to provide healthcare training facilities.

Accessibility upgrades a golden idea for Sovereign Hill
Accessibility upgrades a golden idea for Sovereign Hill

A golden ticket to Nestlé’s Broadford factory
Production of Nestlé’s popular Allen’s lollies has moved to regional Victoria proving Australia’s ongoing nostalgia for these sweet treats.

ParagonCare's new global headquarters
Victorians will have greater access to life-saving healthcare with a new, expanded blood reagent manufacturing facility in Melbourne's south-east.

Meet the Phillip Island man delivering free 3D printed hands to the world
Phillip Island engineer Mat Bowtell has turned his skills to creating free 3D hands for children and adults.

Extending the branches of regional Victoria’s olive industry
What makes regional Victoria a prime location for olive production? We speak with Cobram Estate Olives’ Joint CEO Leandro Ravetti to find out.

New TAFE Centre of Excellence for Housing and Construction
A new national hub for training and innovation in the building sector is coming to Melbourne Polytechnic.