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 August 2023

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.

News
14 August 2023
A person in a white lab coat and blue gloves filling small tubes

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.

News
14 August 2023
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.

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.

News
11 August 2023
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Celebrating Victoria’s manufacturing success

Outstanding Victorian manufacturing companies and individuals were celebrated at the 21st Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards last night.

News
31 July 2023
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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.

News
18 July 2023
Person in lab coat looking into microscope

Investing in using mRNA technology to treat cancer

Victorian researchers are applying mRNA technology to unlock new cancer treatments.

News
18 July 2023
Victorian Training Awards 2023

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.

News
14 July 2023
Bigya Paudyal

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.

News
10 July 2023
787 Boeing airplane from China Southern Airlines

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.

News
10 July 2023
Man using a telescope

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.

News
03 July 2023
People using a telescope

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.

News
29 June 2023
Exterior of Flinders street station lit up with lights on a dark night

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.

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