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Closing the gender investment gap
A Victorian Government-backed investment fund for women-led startups is celebrating one-year helping local entrepreneurs unlock millions in capital.
More support for medtech manufacturers
Two local medtech manufacturers are investing and growing in Victoria, cementing the state’s reputation as a global leader in healthcare innovation while creating around 280 new high skilled jobs.
New wave of technology brings water to farms in India
Victorian manufacturer Rubicon Water is leading the way with modernising irrigation systems in the Murray Darling Basin and improving farm productivity and sustainability in India as it expands its presence across the world.
Congratulations to the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame awards winners!
Fourteen of Victoria’s top manufacturers were announced winners last night at a Gala Dinner for the 2022 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards.
Women sporting leaders building the skills to thrive
Applications for the new Change Our Game Professional Development Scholarships Program are now open, giving Victorian women the chance to build specialist skills to thrive in leadership roles in the sport and recreation sector.
Improving mobile connectivity across Geelong and Melbourne’s west
Residents and businesses in Geelong will benefit from Victorian Government partnerships with Optus and TPG Telecom to build a new mobile tower and upgrade 10 existing towers in the area.
Improving mobile connectivity across northern Ballarat and Melbourne’s south-east
The Victorian Government has announced further locations to get better mobile connectivity through the Connecting Victoria program.
Living Local grants open for applications
Applications are now open for the Victorian Government’s $20 million Local Living Fund.
Qatar adds more flights to Melbourne
Tourism businesses and exporters are set to benefit from increased flights and hundreds of new jobs as Qatar Airways expands its services to Melbourne.
Indo-Pacific conference showcases Victorian defence capabilities
Victorian defence companies were on show at Indo-Pacific 2022 in May, the largest defence industry event this year in Australia.