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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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Victoria races back to life

by Editor | 4 Nov 2021

The state is back open for business with the long weekend marking the return of major events in Victoria.

The team with their new uniforms  

Kensington Colts Junior Basketball Club players sport a new look

by Editor | 21 Jun 2021

Colts players in top gear with a Sporting Club Grant funding boost.

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Funding boost lights up Waverley City Soccer Club

by Editor | 21 Jun 2021

Waverley City Soccer Club will have a new home ground advantage for the growing number of football participants within the community.

Laura, the owner of the Little Bumble business is smiling and standing in infront of a Little Bumble signage.  

From Little Bumble to big buzz

by Editor | 10 Jun 2021

Business mentoring helps Little Bumble beeswax food wraps business grow from local hobby to national success.

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Sarah Styles is out to Change Our Game

by Editor | 5 May 2021

Sarah Styles has always loved sport, and now she gets to take her passion to the next level at the Office for Women in Sport & Recreation.

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Treasure of goldrush artifacts unearthed at Bendigo GovHub site

by Editor | 29 Apr 2021

VIDEO: An extensive archaeological dig on the site of the Bendigo GovHub project has uncovered thousands of items from the city’s rich goldrush past.

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Come From Away raises the curtain in Melbourne to standing ovations

by Editor | 9 Feb 2021

After its first season was cut short in 2020 due to coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions, Come From Away has made an emotional return to the stage.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Navigating the chaos of everyday life

by | 11 Dec 2019

Read about the local data company using startup innovation to navigate the chaos of everyday life.

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.

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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.

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