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The Newsroom team sources and provides the latest news, features and stories from across the breadth of the Victorian Government's relationships with the state's business, trade and investment communities.

Owners of the Noisy Ritual  

An East Brunswick winery starts pouring again

by Editor | 4 Dec 2020

Melbourne’s hospitality scene is once more flipping the sign in their windows to ‘open’ thanks to a Victorian Government's program.

Scientists working on a vaccine  

Melbourne medical precinct hosts world-first clinical trial for coronavirus vaccine

by Editor | 4 Jun 2020

Victorian company Nucleus Network was chosen to run world-first clinical trials for a coronavirus vaccine.

Paul Molenaar, who with wife Cindy, are co-directors of Compliance Experts.  

Compliance Experts transforms to survive and thrive

by Editor | 2 Jun 2020

The disruptions to Victoria’s business community by coronavirus meant many small businesses have had to adapt quickly and re-focus their business.

Panoramic view of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo  

The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion unveiled in Bendigo

by Editor | 12 Feb 2020

VIDEO: Bendigo is home to the largest Buddhist monument in the western world after the addition of a decorative four-metre finial on top.

Collage of video thumbnails  

Festivals, events and exhibitions video highlights

by Editor | 23 Dec 2019

We visited many festivals, events and exhibitions across Victoria the last few years. Here our some of our favourites.

female players kicking a football  

Highlighting some of the great work of the Department of Jobs, Precincts & Regions in 2019

by Editor | 17 Dec 2019

VIDEO: Watch some highlights of the work that the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR) is proud to have been a part of in 2019.

Participants playing wheelchair football  

Fun for all at the Disability Sport and Recreation Festival

by Editor | 11 Dec 2019

VIDEO: Discover more about the recent Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Festival.

Owners of the Holgate brewery  

It’s Woodend’s shout: expanded brewhouse delivers new jobs and tourism

by Editor | 21 Nov 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: We visited Woodend this week to toast the expansion of Holgate Brewhouse, bringing craft beers and new jobs to the Macedon Ranges.

Projections of a trees and eye on old silos  

Sunshine silos light up Melbourne’s West

by Editor | 20 Nov 2019

The Sunshine Silos Projection Festival celebrated the area’s rich industrial history, cultural diversity and enthusiasm for community projects.

Cricketers at the MCG  

Women's T20 final at the MCG on International Women's day aims for a record

by Editor | 14 Nov 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: International Women’s Day 2020 is going to roar at the MCG. Find out about the marquee cricket event aiming to break a world record.

Students on the beam at the Gymnastics facilty  

Hoppers Crossing doing cartwheels over new gymnastics facility

by Editor | 7 Nov 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: The Hoppers Crossing community is making the most of a new gymnastics facility, made possible by the Victorian Government.

Reclink Cup players celebrating.  

Kicking goals at the Reclink finals on and off the park

by Editor | 18 Sep 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: See all the action from Reclink’s annual grand final footy carnival held at Peanut Farm Reserve in St Kilda.

Global Table 2019.  

Victoria sets the Global Table

by Editor | 11 Sep 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: See the highlights from Global Table 2019, where world leaders from sustainability, agriculture & trade discussed the future of food.

Junior RoboCup 2019.  

Student RoboCup training the next generation of innovators

by Editor | 9 Sep 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: This year’s Digital Innovation Festival wrapped up on 6 September. One of the event highlights was the student RoboCup competition.

Balloon football all stars on court.  

Stars shine in all abilities balloon football game

by Editor | 26 Aug 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: See the highlights from a game of balloon football played at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.

Digital Innovation Festival speaker  

Digital Innovation Festival leads the way across Victoria

by Editor | 15 Aug 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: Victoria is set to host its fourth Digital Innovation Festival celebrating technology and the culture of innovation.

Cat in a play tube  

Cat lounge is now the cat’s whiskers due to funding grant

by Editor | 5 Aug 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: If you love cats, you’ll want to visit Neko HQ – Maneki Neko Cat Rescue’s (MNCR) cat lounge.  

Employee at Pan Pacific Hotel preparing breakfast for the guests  

Jobs Victoria opening career doors at Pan Pacific

by Editor | 24 Jul 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: Job-seekers facing barriers to employment are being assisted to find work through Jobs Victoria services.

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