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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Report shows Victoria maintains the lead in sportstech race
The latest Sports Innovation Report by the Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) shows that Victoria continues to claim the largest share of the country’s $4.25 billion sportstech sector.
New master plan to strengthen Victoria’s visitor economy
Experience Victoria 2033 sets out the vision to grow Victoria’s tourism industry and create jobs over the next 10 years.
Victoria’s biggest student survey is underway
The Student Satisfaction Survey is Victoria’s biggest student survey and an important chance for vocational education and training students to have their say on the quality and relevance of their training.
SummerTech LIVE program helps students become job ready and businesses boost digital skills
Thanks to a Victorian Government program, more than 170 technology students used their summer break to get hands-on experience while also helping Victorian businesses solve real-world tech challenges.
ANDHealth CHICC Opening
Victoria can expect more innovative digital health and better care for patients thanks to a new innovation centre that will fast-track the solutions of our state’s top healthtech companies, right from the centre of Melbourne.
Latin American direct flights return to Melbourne
LATAM Airlines will restart its direct services to Melbourne from Santiago, Chile after pausing them in March 2020 due to the pandemic.
New superlab to put Victoria at the forefront of life sciences
A new major commercial laboratory and research and development centre in the west of Melbourne will advance Victoria’s capabilities in biotechnology, molecular biology and life sciences.
Cremorne Digital Hub boosts Victoria’s global tech status
The Victorian Government-backed Cremorne Digital Hub is entering its next phase of development, bolstering Victoria’s reputation as a leader in tech and helping to attract local and international investors to the thriving digital ecosystem.
Mount Zero Project set to transform the Grampians
A new luxury resort is one step closer to transforming the Grampians region, thanks to an $8.5 million investment from Victorian Government’s Regional Tourism Investment Fund.
Announcing our new Secretary
Welcome to our new Secretary, Tim Ada, who was appointed to the role in March 2023.
One million hours of sick and carer‘s pay for casuals
The Victorian Government’s Sick Pay Guarantee reached a major milestone this month. The nation-leading program has now paid more than one million hours of sick and carer’s pay to casual and contract workers.
New digital hub opens its door to Avoca residents
Avoca residents and businesses will be able to enjoy improved access to highspeed internet thanks to a Victorian Government investment into their local community centre, transforming it into a free co-working space and digital hub.