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Victorian Tourism Awards 2022
Victoria's iconic tourism accommodation, attractions and experiences and staff have shone bright at the Victorian Tourism Awards, held at CENTREPIECE, Melbourne Park last week.
A new immersive cellar door experience for Sanguine Estate
Sanguine Estate is set to bolster its epicurean experiences for visitors, thanks to support from the Victorian Government’s Regional Tourism Investment Fund.
Cathay Pacific lands more flights in Melbourne
Cathay Pacific will increase its flights to Melbourne, bringing more visitors to the state, growing exports and creating more than 850 new jobs in aviation and tourism.
Improving digital inclusion
The Victorian Government’s Digital Inclusion Statement has recently been launched, which identifies the barriers to digital inclusion in Victoria and explains what we are doing to overcome them.
Ararat now better connected with free public WiFi
Residents, businesses and visitors in Ararat now have access to free public WiFi and a ‘smarter city’, helping to bridge the digital gap by ensuring everyone has access to free internet.
Support for flood-affected businesses and farmers
Primary producers and small businesses across Victoria affected by the devastating floods will be supported by grants to help kickstart their relief effort.
New grant program to equip manufacturers with digital skills
A new grant program will help Victorian manufactures develop the digital capabilities they need to maintain their competitive advantage by providing free training to employees.
Bendigo set to bowl over the Commonwealth
Bendigo Bowls Club has hosted its fair share of world-class events but it’s particularly excited to be among the first venues chosen the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
The State of Play Attitudinal Survey is now open
The State of Play Attitudinal Survey is taking the pulse of the state on certain topics, to help shape the future of sport and active recreation in Victoria – and you’re invited to have your say.
Faster broadband for outer suburbs and regions
Faster broadband is coming to outer suburban Melbourne and regional Victoria over the next three years, with more than 130,000 businesses and households set to benefit from digital upgrades through the $250 million Connecting Victoria broadband program.