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Future proofing Victoria’s primary industries
The Victorian Government is acting now to support primary industries to adapt to a changing climate, and is seeking public feedback on a draft plan that will reduce climate change risks, build resilience and harness opportunities.

Victorian scientists unlock the genetic code to medicinal cannabis
Scientists at Agriculture Victoria have unlocked the genetic code of medicinal cannabis, creating the world’s most complete genomic reference.

Supporting local innovators to advance electric vehicle technology
Applied EV – a Melbourne company specialising in robotic electric vehicles – is set to expand its research and development and production activities at its new $2 million facility in Bayswater North.

Connecting Victoria with mobile and broadband
We are asking Victorians to help identify where mobile and broadband improvements are most needed.

What does innovation mean to you? Let us know!
Victorian innovations are helping us tackle the big challenges of our time, from Wi-Fi technology to vaccine production, but what does innovation mean to you?

Celebrating Victoria’s best in technology and innovation
Victoria’s game changing tech innovators celebrated the industry’s achievements at the 28th annual Victorian State iAwards that took place virtually on 16 June.

Cold storage logistics giant to expand operations in Victoria
A global logistics company is set to invest $147 million to expand its Asia Pacific headquarters in Melbourne’s west, bolstering Victoria’s food storage capacity with funding support from the Victorian Government.

New defence centre to create hundreds of jobs in Victoria
A state-of-the-art defence centre is set to be established in Melbourne’s Fishermans Bend precinct, creating 280 new high-value jobs in Victoria’s defence industry.

Boosting skills and promoting jobs in the naval shipbuilding sector
Victoria’s naval shipbuilding sector has been strengthened by an agreement signed between the Naval Shipbuilding College (NSC) and the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions, on behalf of the Victorian Government.

The 2021-22 Victorian State Budget
The 2021-22 Victorian State Budget has been handed down in parliament by the Treasurer, Tim Pallas MP.