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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New era beckons at Kardinia Park
Kardinia Park’s redevelopment keeps the stadium as Australia’s best regional sports and entertainment venue, delivering over 120 local building jobs.
Changing the Record: Bridget Small
The Eighty-Six music festival, held last year, was a celebration of the music scene of Melbourne’s northern suburbs, and a boost for local businesses.
Better off sheds
Building upgrades are helping the Tallygaroopna and Rosedale Men’s Sheds welcome more members and better support their local communities.
Hudson Institute of Medical Research: RNAte
The RNAte platform has been developed by the Hudson Institute of Medical Research, based at the Monash Medical Precinct and is receiving funding from Invest Victoria and mRNA Victoria.
More jobs and happy dogs as pet food producer expands its pawprint in Victoria
A nutritional pet food producer and supplier is expanding its national pawprint in Victoria, boosting the state’s leading food manufacturing sector and creating more than 100 local jobs.
Investing in a ground breaking peanut allergy therapy
A local biotechnology firm will bring peanut allergy sufferers around the world one step closer to an innovative new treatment that could save lives.
Melbourne chosen for Turkish Airlines' first Australian flights
One of the world’s largest airlines has chosen Melbourne to launch its inaugural flights to Australia, bringing thousands of visitors to Victoria each year, increasing export capacity and creating hundreds of local jobs.
Food & Fibre Export Performance Report 2022-23
The release the Food and Fibre Export Performance Report 2022-23 shows Victoria is Australia’s largest food and fibre exporter by value – accounting for 24% of the national total.
Remaking medical equipment builds jobs, boosts environment
A New Zealand medical device remanufacturer will set up their Australian HQ in Victoria, creating dozens of local jobs.
Investing in hospital care innovation for traumatic brain injuries
Breakthrough Victoria is investing $2 million in medtech company Cyban to support initial manufacturing of its ground-breaking device in Victoria.
Victorian manufacturing industry on show
Victoria’s most innovative advanced manufacturers converged in Moonee Ponds to showcase their latest products and services, cementing the state’s standing as the nation’s manufacturing capital.
Investing in job ready local talent for key industries
Victorians are set to receive more career opportunities and local businesses can get the skills they need through the $10 million Skills Solutions Partnerships Program.