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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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.
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.
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.
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.