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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Celebrating Victoria’s manufacturing success
Outstanding Victorian manufacturing companies and individuals were celebrated at the 21st Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards last night.
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.
Investing in using mRNA technology to treat cancer
Victorian researchers are applying mRNA technology to unlock new cancer treatments.
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.
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.