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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![Bottles on a conveyer belt](https://djsir.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0020/2220626/manufacturing-showcase-thumb-1.jpg)
The Victorian Manufacturing Showcase is coming in November
The Victorian Manufacturing Showcase 2023 will take place on Tuesday 21 November at the Moonee Valley Racing Club hosted by the Victorian Government, in partnership with NORTH Link.
![Exterior of new Moderna building under construction](https://djsir.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0007/2216824/moderna-facility.jpg)
New milestone for Moderna vaccine facility
Victorians are one step closer to locally manufactured mRNA vaccines and medicines, with construction of Moderna’s mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility reaching the halfway mark.
![Plane flying through sky](https://djsir.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0019/2211382/latam-thumb.jpg)
LATAM returns to Melbourne
LATAM has restarted its direct flights between Santiago and Melbourne with 3 services per week, the first direct flights between Latin America and Victoria since the pandemic.
![Women in athletic clothing with hands on her hips smiles to camera with gym equipment behind her](https://djsir.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0005/2208623/SPG-thumb.jpg)
More jobs added to the Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee
The Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee has significantly expanded with over 400 jobs added to the pilot program.
![Line of cans in a manufacturing machine](https://djsir.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0003/2206677/orora-thumb.jpg)
Global packaging company Orora expands in Victoria
A global packaging company has grown its operations in Victoria as part of a multi-million-dollar project.
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Moderna launches regional research centre and headquarters to advance mRNA research
Victoria’s position as a world leader in mRNA innovation has taken another big step forward, with global biotechnology leader Moderna opening its regional research centre and headquarters in Melbourne.
![A person in a white lab coat and blue gloves filling small tubes](https://djsir.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0006/2202846/mrna-science-week-thumb.jpg)
Victoria leading on mRNA, the next frontier of medical research
Messenger RNA (or mRNA) is best known as the technology behind the successful vaccines for COVID-19 developed by Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech.
![A group of people are gathering in a co-working space, participating in a networking event. There are television screens on the walls, as well as indoor plants in the room.](https://djsir.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0009/2202696/dif_thumb.jpg)
The Digital Innovation Futures Festival is back!
The Digital Innovation Futures (DIF) Festival is returning for its eighth year to celebrate Victoria’s vibrant digital innovation ecosystem.
![People at an awards ceremony](https://djsir.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0004/2201908/mhof-awards.jpg)
Celebrating Victoria’s manufacturing success
Outstanding Victorian manufacturing companies and individuals were celebrated at the 21st Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards last night.
![3 men using manufacturing products](https://djsir.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0010/2196172/ManuFutures_thumbnail.jpg)
Innovation hub expands Geelong's manufacturing credentials
A nation leading innovation hub is growing its footprint in Geelong, strengthening the region’s advanced manufacturing capabilities and driving the creation of more jobs.
![Person in lab coat looking into microscope](https://djsir.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0004/2193835/mrna_thumb.jpg)
Investing in using mRNA technology to treat cancer
Victorian researchers are applying mRNA technology to unlock new cancer treatments.
![Victorian Training Awards 2023](https://djsir.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0007/2192803/VictorianTrainingAwards2023-thumbnail.jpg)
Early bird tickets for the 2023 Victorian Training Awards gala are now available
The Victorian Training Awards represent and celebrate the pinnacle of excellence in Victoria's vocational education sector.