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
15 November 2023
Construction of a train line

Have your say on the future of Local Jobs First

Businesses and workers will have an opportunity to help shape the future of the Local Jobs First policy – Australia’s longest-standing industry participation legislation.

News
31 October 2023
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Direct flights from Mumbai to Melbourne set to take off

Air India has established a new aviation route from Mumbai to Melbourne that will bring more visitors and students to the state, increase investment opportunities and create hundreds of local jobs.

News
31 October 2023
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Applications now open for the Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program

Local businesses will stay at the forefront of Australian advanced manufacturing with new grants to expand their operations, boost productivity, build capabilities and create jobs.

News
30 October 2023
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Victoria to benefit from more non-stop flights from China

One of the largest airlines in western China will soon fly daily to Melbourne, bringing thousands of tourists to Victoria each year, increasing export capacity and creating more than 700 tourism and aviation jobs.

News
25 October 2023
Windmills of a wind farm

Applications now open for the Made in Victoria – Energy Technologies Manufacturing Program

A new grant program will back local manufacturers to make the products and components we need in the transition towards net zero emissions.

News
24 October 2023
Three people standing in a medical setting with medical equipment

Victorian Skills Plan boosting training for more Victorians

Victorians will have more training opportunities in high-demand industries, with a new report charting the state’s skills and training sector over the next 3 years.

News
17 October 2023

Landmark National Skills Agreement between Australian and Victorian Governments

The Victorian Government has signed a national agreement with the Australian Government that will unlock billions of dollars to build the skills and prosperity of Victoria.

News
03 October 2023
Bottles on a conveyer belt

The Victorian Manufacturing Showcase is coming in November

The Victorian Manufacturing Showcase 2023 will take place on Tuesday 21 November at the Moonee Valley Racing Club hosted by the Victorian Government, in partnership with NORTH Link.

News
19 September 2023
Exterior of new Moderna building under construction

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.

News
05 September 2023
Plane flying through sky

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.

News
28 August 2023
Women in athletic clothing with hands on her hips smiles to camera with gym equipment behind her

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.

News
24 August 2023
Line of cans in a manufacturing machine

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.

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