In January, Dr Collette Burke was appointed as Victoria’s inaugural Chief Engineer. She talks us through her key achievements to date.
Infrastructure Development
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.
High capacity trains on track for manufacturing and jobs
Across the High Capacity Metro Trains Project, local workers are getting a go in Victoria’s next manufacturing boom.
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.
Getting students on track for future jobs
The Victorian Government is supporting Aboriginal Victorians to find work on major projects through its Training for the Future program.
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.
The Metro Tunnel: skilling up the next generation
The Metro Tunnel’s rollout of the Major Projects Skills Guarantee is opening up career paths for young Victorians.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Melbourne is Australia’s smartest city in study of 500 global cities
It’s official: Melbourne is Australia’s smartest city.
2016 census: Australia the best multicultural society
Australians are the most tolerant and welcoming people on earth when it comes to migrants, according to renowned demographer, Bernard Salt.
Victoria’s free public WiFi and future plans
Free public WiFi has been made available in Melbourne city centre including Bourke St Mall and on platforms at Melbourne's city train stations.
Melbourne on track to overtake Sydney as Australia’s largest city
There are more Australians but most will live in Melbourne rather than Sydney by 2030 – and we are getting older.
Victoria recognises excellence in 2017 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame
Victoria’s leading pioneers in the manufacturing industry have been recognised at the 2017 Manufacturing Hall of Fame Dinner.
RMIT students paving the way for high speed transport with SpaceX Hyperloop
A team of RMIT University students beat out 1700 other entrants to become finalists in Elon Musk’s SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition.
The changing climate of innovation
Meet the community leaders who are helping to transform Victoria’s capital city into a ‘bold, inspirational and sustainable global city’ by 2026.