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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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ManuFutures: the “next generation of advanced manufacturing in Geelong”

by Editor | 18 Apr 2018

WATCH THE VIDEO: By being part of Manufutures – Geelong’s advanced manufacturing innovation & industrial accelerator – Flaim Systems can grow faster.

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Meet the Commissioner for Victoria to China – Tim Dillon

by Editor | 17 Apr 2018

Engagement with China is very important to Victoria, both strategically and economically.

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Getting students on track for future jobs

by Editor | 15 Mar 2018

The Victorian Government is supporting Aboriginal Victorians to find work on major projects through its Training for the Future program.

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New Victorian Hearing Aid Tech is music to all ears

by Editor | 7 Mar 2018

WATCH THE VIDEO: The Victorian Government is supporting local, world-first technology, giving Victorians better access to affordable hearing.

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Victorian-developed vaccine to save thousands of child deaths per year

by Editor | 22 Feb 2018

Victorian-based scientists have discovered a new vaccine that protects babies from a potentially deadly rotavirus infection.

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Growing opportunities in the food industry in Melbourne’s North

by Editor | 20 Feb 2018

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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Apprentices kicking goals at Moorabbin Reserve

by Editor | 19 Feb 2018

WATCH THE VIDEO: Victorian apprentices are kicking goals and learning valuable skills on the $30 million re-development of St Kilda Football Club’s Mo

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Sweet Success at the Confectionery House

by Editor | 16 Feb 2018

WATCH THE VIDEO: Thomastown chocolate & honeycomb producer is creating jobs & expanding its production thanks to a Victorian Government grant.

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Taking Victorian cool climate wines to the world

by Editor | 25 Jan 2018

Victorian Government funding is helping to put Victorian regions on the international wine appreciation map.

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New fintech hubs boost Melbourne’s growing sector

by Editor | 24 Jan 2018

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

by Editor | 24 Jan 2018

Victoria is strengthening its ability to control disease to underpin lucrative local and export markets by stepping up sheep traceability.

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More opportunities for life science entrepreneurs

by Editor | 24 Jan 2018

Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson is establishing a new Innovation Partnering Office with Monash University.

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Gas report drills down into the detail

by Editor | 24 Jan 2018

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

by Editor | 24 Jan 2018

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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Local workers suiting up for penguin parade revamp

by Editor | 24 Jan 2018

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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New engineering opportunities with world-class facility at Fishermans Bend

by Editor | 24 Jan 2018

The establishment of lucrative emerging industries is transforming Fishermans Bend and will help turbo-charge Melbourne’s future prosperity.

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Life Science jobs – just what the doctor ordered

by Editor | 22 Jan 2018

Nutribiotech has chosen Victoria as the location of its fourth global manufacturing facility, creating 150 new jobs in Dandenong South.

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Finding the Power and the Passion at the Australian Music Vault

by Editor | 21 Jan 2018

The Australian Music Vault showcases contemporary music, milestones and memorabilia that have shaped the unique history of Aussie music.

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