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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![Bigya Paudyal](https://djsir.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0003/2190468/SummerTech_thumbnail.jpg)
Tech students get job-ready by boosting business's digital skills
Hundreds of technology students and recent graduates have gained valuable hands-on experience by helping businesses tackle real-life tech challenges.
![Man using a telescope](https://djsir.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0003/2184267/new_grants_thumb.jpg)
New grants available to boost innovation and productivity
Victoria’s capacity to produce leading technological advancements and product innovation across key industry sectors is set to expand, thanks to a new Victorian Government research and development (R&D) fund.
![787 Boeing airplane from China Southern Airlines](https://djsir.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0010/2186533/ChinaSouthernAirlines.jpg)
More direct flights from China to boost tourism, trade and jobs
Increased flights to Melbourne from one of China’s largest airlines will bring more visitors, enable more exports and create more jobs.
![People using a telescope](https://djsir.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0011/2185049/VISTECH_thumb.jpg)
New funding to boost Victorian-Israeli research and development projects
Victorian tech companies and entrepreneurs looking to develop their products for a global market are set to benefit from a new round of funding under a partnership with Israel.
![Exterior of Flinders street station lit up with lights on a dark night](https://djsir.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0003/2183925/ivs_thumb.jpg)
Tourism spending in Victoria reaches record high
Visitor spend in Victoria has hit a record high of $35 billion annually, reaching the 2024 tourism target outlined in the Visitor Economy Recovery and Reform Plan more than a year ahead of schedule.
![A group of the postgraduate fellows posing for the camera arranged in three lines](https://djsir.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0007/2181805/quad_thumb.jpg)
Victoria hosts the inaugural Quad Fellowship Summit
From 6 to 11 June 2023, Victoria hosted a diverse and dynamic group of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians from Australia, India, Japan and the United States for the inaugural Quad Fellowship Summit.
![View from behind of spectators sitting on the ground looking towards grassy oval on a sunny day with the Melbourne CBD in the background](https://djsir.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0010/2181799/sme_grants_thumb.jpg)
More events to boost Melbourne’s economy and jobs
A bumper line-up of events across Greater Melbourne will attract more visitors, boost employment, and support local businesses.
![Two tradespeople in hi vis orange jackets, construction hats and sunglasses smiling to camera](https://djsir.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0005/2181560/keon_thumb.jpg)
Major Projects Skills Guarantee supporting local workers
The next generation of skilled local workers are being given the opportunity to kick-start their careers and pick up crucial industry skills on high-value projects.
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New Medtech Skills and Device Hub for Melbourne
Victoria’s status as a global leader in medical technology is set to grow with the establishment of an Australian-first hub for skills and device development.
![Worker in high vis vest and orange hard hard installing solar panels outside on a sunny day](https://djsir.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0010/2180692/clean-economy-thumb.jpg)
Victoria’s clean economy workforce driving net-zero
The Victorian Government is supporting the state’s workforce as we move towards net zero by 2045, releasing a 10-year clean economy plan to create the training and skills opportunities for workers, businesses, and industry.
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Finalists for the 2023 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards announced
Finalists for this year’s Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards feature some of Victoria’s most accomplished, innovative, and visionary manufacturing businesses and individuals.
![A view of the Wycheproof Wetlands development site](https://djsir.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0012/2178939/wycheproof_thumb.jpg)
Wycheproof wetlands precinct to boost nature based tourism
A new wetlands precinct in the Loddon-Mallee region is set to attract more visitors, delivering a major tourism boost and creating more local jobs.