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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Moderna launches regional research centre and headquarters to advance mRNA research
Victoria’s position as a world leader in mRNA innovation has taken another big step forward, with global biotechnology leader Moderna opening its regional research centre and headquarters in Melbourne.
Victoria leading on mRNA, the next frontier of medical research
Messenger RNA (or mRNA) is best known as the technology behind the successful vaccines for COVID-19 developed by Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech.