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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.
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A year for medical innovations – 2018 highlights series
In 2018 we learned how medical innovations, when paired, just so, with technology can help us lead longer and healthier lives.
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2018's most popular stories
In another of our 2018 highlights series, it is a pleasure to share the most popular articles of the year.
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2018's most interesting people
For those who appreciate insightful conversations with compelling people, we recommend reviewing our top interviews and profile pieces from 2018.
Collage of images from a series of videos published on this website. Top left: group of at table enjoying the Food and Wine festival. Middle Top: Illuminated space sculpture at the Bendigo White Night. Top right: image of the famous Marilyn Monroe pop artwork. Bottom left: Student touching the space like installation at Beyond Perception. Bottom middle: The great stupa at night with fireworks in the background. Bottom right: People seated enjoying the Wonderland exhibition
2018 festivals, events and exhibitions video highlights
In 2018 we visited many festivals, events and exhibitions across Victoria, cameras at the ready.
Collage of thumbnails to represent the top 6 videos. Top left, floral cake with 90 years written on it. Top middle: painting of boy on silo art near Rupanyup. Top right: Person in firefighting gear using simulator. Bottom left: hand holding Facett earpiece. Middle bottom: Facade of David Jones store in Melbourne. Bottom right: picture of Mark Rubbo from Readings
2018 business insights, launches and celebrations video highlights
In 2018 we published hundreds of feature articles, news stories and think-pieces about the people, programs and places which make Victoria tick.
Gunditjmara artist Hayley Millar-Baker’s standing in front of her Melbourne Art Tram
New trams on track to showcase local art
The first of Melbourne’s new series of Art Trams took to the tracks in Richmond today. View our gallery of images from the launch event.
Infographic: Quantity of production - 57.4M tonnes, Value of construction activity in Victoria
Earth Resources industry booming in Victoria
What is an ‘earth resource’ and why does it matter to Victoria? A new snapshot of the industry details the answer, as well as other lead findings.
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Agriculture on show
The Royal Melbourne Show is a beloved Melbourne event. This year Agriculture Victoria are one of the sponsors. We capture some of the highlights.
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West Gate Tunnel Project provides construction opportunities for women
Victoria's construction boom has created opportunities for women working on this major project in Melbourne's west.
Phillip Island Chocolate Factory
Father’s Day gift guide
Buy local this Father’s Day to support Victorian businesses
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Dylan Alcott serves up success secrets for entrepreneurs with disability
Dylan Alcott shares advice on starting a small business, tackling barriers and why it is important to have people with a disability in the workforce.
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Science takes to the sky in south west Victoria
New technology allows Victorian geologists to get closer to the rocky centre of gas exploration.
Scientists Tiffany Bold and Charlotte Iverach with Geological Survey of Victoria Director, Paul McDonald
Victorian Gas Program helping break gender stereotypes
Life for a woman working in the geoscience sector 40 years ago was, quite literally, like entering a minefield. Today the industry is now different.
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Coleman Rail on track with long term jobseekers
Coleman Rail is a strong supporter of the Victorian Government’s $90 million Jobs Victoria employment program.
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Monash Uni team on a roving mission to Mars
A Monash University student team has made the finals of an international competition to design and build the next generation of Mars rover vehicles.
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Mother’s Day gifts to feel good about
Give a gift this Mother’s Day to support some of Victoria’s most inspiring social enterprises.
