Victorian-based scientists have discovered a new vaccine that protects babies from a potentially deadly rotavirus infection.
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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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Growing opportunities in the food industry in Melbourne’s North
The establishment of a dedicated food group in Melbourne’s North will support local approaches to create jobs, drive investment and boost exports.
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Women@Work Conference to boost workplace equality
The Victorian Government is bringing together key businesses leaders, decision-makers and influencers to tackle gender pay inequity.
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Big Plans for Victoria’s Big Build
A big vision requires a big plan, and that’s exactly what Victoria’s Big Build is all about.
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Victorian businesswomen get first-hand look into Asian markets
Victorian businesswomen are being helped to go global as part of a revamped Victorian Women in International Business program.
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Victoria’s manufacturing sector records 12 months of growth
Victorian manufacturing has always been the heart of Australian manufacturing and a keystone of the Victorian economy.
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Top 6 reasons why Melbourne is a world-class business hub
There are plenty of compelling reasons why Melbourne is a great place to do business in 2018.
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Taking Victorian cool climate wines to the world
Victorian Government funding is helping to put Victorian regions on the international wine appreciation map.
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Local workers suiting up for penguin parade revamp
Phillip Island Nature Park’s $58 million revamp of the Penguin Parade Visitor Centre is set to benefit more than just the penguins.
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More opportunities for life science entrepreneurs
Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson is establishing a new Innovation Partnering Office with Monash University.
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Gandhi exhibition travels from Delhi to Melbourne’s Immigration Museum
Delhi's Mahatma Gandhi exhibition will move to Melbourne’s Immigration Museum in early April 2018.
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Gas report drills down into the detail
The first update into a three-and-a-half-year study of Victoria’s gas reserves and resources is now available.
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Fixing mobile blackspots on Victoria’s five busiest regional rail lines
The rollout of the $18 million Regional Rail Connectivity Project will help to improve mobile blackspots on Victoria's busiest regional rail lines.
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New engineering opportunities with world-class facility at Fishermans Bend
The establishment of lucrative emerging industries is transforming Fishermans Bend and will help turbo-charge Melbourne’s future prosperity.
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New fintech hubs boost Melbourne’s growing sector
The Victorian Government is partnering with two hub operators to help grow Melbourne’s thriving financial technology sector.
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Victoria leading the flock in biosecurity reform
Victoria is strengthening its ability to control disease to underpin lucrative local and export markets by stepping up sheep traceability.
Celebrating champions in tech diversity
If you’re in Victoria’s digital tech sector and taking steps to create an inspiring, inclusive workplace, save the date – the TechDiversity 2018 award
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Life Science jobs – just what the doctor ordered
Nutribiotech has chosen Victoria as the location of its fourth global manufacturing facility, creating 150 new jobs in Dandenong South.
