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.
Infographic: Quantity of production - 57.4M tonnes, Value of construction activity in Victoria
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Holmesglen Institute course co-ordinator Jan Davis with students at the Royal Children’s Hospital. Credit: RCH Melbourne Creative Studio.
Royal Children’s Hospital & Holmesglen in jobs project for students with disabilities
A partnership between a tertiary training institute and one of Victoria’s biggest hospitals is set to alter the job prospects for disabled students.
Dr Collette Burke smiling to the camera wearing a red blazer
Shaping our future: meet Victoria’s first Chief Engineer
In January, Dr Collette Burke was appointed as Victoria’s inaugural Chief Engineer. She talks us through her key achievements to date.
Melinda Cilento on stage presenting at a CEDA event
Economic snapshot: Top Victorian findings from CEDA survey
Findings from a recent survey reveal community attitudes to growth and development.
Potrait photo of Richard Bolt with city background
Secretary Richard Bolt recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours List
For more than 22 years, Richard Bolt has dedicated his life to public service.
Alla Wolf-Tasker leaning against a railing outdoors smiling towards camera
Institute of Gastronomy on the menu for Daylesford
A new one-of-a-kind food education institution may be on the cards for Daylesford, led by restaurant doyenne Alla Wolf-Tasker.
Dr Kate Cornick standing against a blue background smiling into the camera
Migrant entrepreneurialism the key to startup success
Migrant entrepreneurs are twice as likely to start businesses, according to a report in Harvard Business Review, for example Tesla and Kogan.
Panorama view of Rod Laver tennis arena filled with spectators watching a tennis match
Serving up a smashing Australian Open
This year’s Australian Open tournament promises greater viewing numbers from around the globe.
Black grapes growing on a vine
Taking Victorian cool climate wines to the world
Victorian Government funding is helping to put Victorian regions on the international wine appreciation map.
A view of the Melbourne city skyline on a sunny day
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.
An artists' rendering of the revamped penguin parade visitor centre with people walking around the outside
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.
Dr Amanda Caples poses with Ken Sherry, Anthony Hurst and David Whittam
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.
A female train passenger using her tablet whilst seated on the train
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.
A digitally created design for the new fisherman's bend precinct
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.
Maggie Zhou smiling towards the camera
Five minutes with… Maggie Zhou, Australia and New Zealand Managing Director of Alibaba Group
Maggie Zhou, Australia and New Zealand Managing Director of Alibaba Group, is the inaugural Victorian Government Honorary Business Ambassador.
A view of Melbourne city from the river at night time
Melbourne, the preferred location for corporate HQs
Melbourne has surpassed other Australian capital cities as a corporate location due mostly to declining activity in the resources sector.
View of Melbourne CBD from docklands looking towards the east
Melbourne is Australia’s smartest city in study of 500 global cities
It’s official: Melbourne is Australia’s smartest city.
The word YES over the shape of Australia on a rainbow coloured background
Australia votes YES for same-sex marriage
Australians have given a ringing endorsement of legalising same-sex marriage in the Federal Government’s landmark postal survey.
