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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News
18 September 2024
Three healthcare professionals in scrubs, two smiling and one holding a clipboard, are having a discussion.

More Victorians enrolling in Free TAFE and subsidised training

The report released today by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research shows Victoria’s enrolments in state-subsidised courses were 10.4% higher in the first quarter of 2024 than at the same time last year.

Article
17 September 2024
Jack Zhou smiling, wearing a blue jumper

New Beginnings: Jack's Story of Resilience in Melbourne

Moving to a new city can be daunting, but for Jack Zhou, a native of China, Melbourne became a place of new beginnings and unexpected opportunities.

Article
10 September 2024
Diana Pasos in a blue uniform smiling at an elderly person in a white robe, both sitting on a bench.

Free TAFE is changing lives

There are some people you meet who have a talent for making everyone they talk to feel at ease with their infectious warmth and positivity. Diana Pasos is one of them.

News
04 September 2024
A serene street scene featuring historical wooden buildings under blossoming trees, with people walking along the sidewalk.

More support for Victoria’s Tiny Towns

Round 2 of the $20 million Tiny Towns Fund is now open. Grants between $5,000 and $50,000 will support projects that will benefit locals and attract visitors to Victorian towns of less than 5,000 people.

News
23 August 2024
A group of Study Melbourne Hub staff pose in front of artwork

Upgraded hub for Victoria's international students

The renovated Study Melbourne Hub has re-opened in the city for international students.

Article
22 August 2024
Overhead view of redeveloped Whitten Oval

Western Bulldogs’ kennel better than ever at Whitten Oval

The elite redevelopment of the iconic Whitten Oval and home of the Western Bulldogs is now complete – with the unveiling of the final stage which will support the club for generations to come.

Article
08 August 2024
Aerial view of The Bellarine Railway with a train featuring several blue and white carriages. In the background, residential buildings and a calm sea.

The Bellarine Railway is on track for the future

Infrastructure upgrades have secured the 145-year-old railway’s future, helping volunteers create an unforgettable visitor experience.

News
08 August 2024
A scientist examines samples using a microscope in a laboratory setting, wearing a lab coat and gloves.

Life-saving medical discovery centre cements construction milestone

A new centre for medical research is making life-saving and ground-breaking scientific discoveries.

News
07 August 2024
A child with a big smile and wild hair is playing in an indoor playground, leaning over an orange structure.

Help shape our future Creative State

Now’s the time to provide ideas and insights about the state’s creative sector for the new creative industries strategy.

Article
05 August 2024
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Medical research in Victoria setting off the world’s smoke alarm

Victoria is securing its place as a world-leading medical research hub, as academics like Dr Rongbin Xu take their research to the world stage.

News
01 August 2024
A person in protective gear including hairnet and mask is looking at rows of jars on a wall

Investing in our local manufacturers to reach new heights

The latest round of Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program grants has been awarded to nine small and medium-sized Victorian manufacturers.

News
18 July 2024
Two hands holding an augmented reality screen

Burgeoning augmented reality startup establishes new global HQ in Melbourne

JigSpace’s easy-to-use platform allows users to create and share interactive and immersive 3D presentations.

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