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Blood donors sought for new COVID-19 research biobank
Calling out for Victorians willing to roll up their sleeves and donate blood for a research initiative into COVID-19.
Victorian startup sector awarded for innovation success
Victoria’s brightest minds have been honoured at the inaugural 2021 Governor of Victoria Startup Awards.
Fund manager named to back Victorian startups
A new fund manager has been named to run the Victorian Startup Capital Fund (VSCF).
New defence centre to bring hundreds of jobs to Greater Geelong
Avalon will soon be home to a major defence manufacturing facility, bringing more than 300 new jobs to the Geelong region.
White Night to shine bright in Shepparton in 2022
Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to flock to Shepparton later in the year, when White Night lights up the city for the first time.
Better connectivity to help Victorian communities to thrive
Victorians have voiced their need for better mobile and broadband connections to improve economic growth and community safety.
New Local Jobs First Commissioner
Moana Weir has been appointed as Victoria’s new Local Jobs First Commissioner, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role.
First RAT manufacturing facility set to open in Victoria
The Victorian Government is supporting local manufacturing of Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) in Victoria, that will deliver millions of tests for Victorians.
World-leading centre of excellence for Victoria
The Victorian Government is partnering in the establishment of a world-leading international Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centre of Excellence, providing more job opportunities in Victoria’s thriving innovation sector.
Jobs Victoria helping to keep shelves stocked
The Victorian Government is helping to keep supermarket shelves stocked by linking thousands of jobseekers with food suppliers to reduce critical workforce shortages.