Skip to content
The Victorian Connection: people, communities & the economy
  • Home
  • The Economy
    • Business Environment
    • Economic & Social Inclusion
    • Export & Trade
    • Jobs & Employment
    • Precincts, Suburbs & Regions
    • Trends & Innovation
  • Industries
    • Agriculture & Biosecurity
    • Construction & Infrastructure
    • Creative Industries
    • Defence
    • Digital Technologies
    • Events & Tourism
    • Health, MedTech & Pharmaceuticals
    • Higher Education
    • Manufacturing
    • Mining & Resources
    • Retail & Hospitality
    • Science and Technology
    • Sport & Recreation
  • Watch
    • Videos
    • Photo Galleries
  • About Us
      Contact us Newsletter

The Economy

Kookaburra Smart Ball.  

The smart ball bowling over the cricketing world

by Georgina Jerums | 10 Oct 2019

Proudly Victorian-made, an innovative microchipped cricket ball has made its world debut at the holy grail of cricket, Lord's.

Global Victoria's In-Conversation Seminar panel.  

State of play: Victoria’s international education sector

by Georgina Jerums | 25 Sep 2019

What does the future hold for our international student sector? We hear from the experts.

QR codes in use  

Colac wins Chinese tourism dollar through digital technology

by Georgina Jerums | 17 Sep 2019

To win over Chinese tourists, Colac is using QR codes to communicate with customers in their language of choice.

Global Table 2019.  

Victoria sets the Global Table

by Editor | 11 Sep 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: See the highlights from Global Table 2019, where world leaders from sustainability, agriculture & trade discussed the future of food.

Device that won the award  

World-first 3D printer helping advance cancer treatment at Peter Mac wins award

by Georgina Jerums | 3 Sep 2019

One of the world’s most advanced 3D bioprinters has been named product of the year at the recent National Good Design Awards.

Breaking the ground for the Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain trial.  

Australia’s Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel commends world-first hydrogen plant in Victoria

by Georgina Jerums | 29 Aug 2019

Victoria is set to be a global player in hydrogen energy through its new Latrobe Valley coal plant trial.

Jane Harrison of Blak and Bright festival  

Blak & Bright: First Nations Literary Festival is for everyone

by Georgina Jerums | 29 Aug 2019

Festival Director, playwright, novelist & Muruwari woman Jane Harrison chats to us about the festival, First Nations writers, and this year's program.

Balloon football all stars on court.  

Stars shine in all abilities balloon football game

by Editor | 26 Aug 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: See the highlights from a game of balloon football played at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.

Digital Innovation Festival  

Come along to Victoria’s biggest ever Digital Innovation Festival

by Georgina Jerums | 23 Aug 2019

Let the networking begin! Join in the state-wide Digital Innovation Festival. 

Bee on a flower  

Nuts about bees: almond pollination in full swing

by Georgina Jerums | 20 Aug 2019

This month about 110,000 rented bee hives from across the state, New South Wales and Queensland will head to Victoria to pollinate almond groves.

Man in factory setting packing a box. He is smiling at the camera.  

Jobs Victoria linking job-seekers and employers

by Georgina Jerums | 19 Aug 2019

This one-of-a-kind program has helped almost 10,000 people find a job since 2016.

Digital Innovation Festival speaker  

Digital Innovation Festival leads the way across Victoria

by Editor | 15 Aug 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: Victoria is set to host its fourth Digital Innovation Festival celebrating technology and the culture of innovation.

Employee at Pan Pacific Hotel preparing breakfast for the guests  

Jobs Victoria opening career doors at Pan Pacific

by Editor | 24 Jul 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: Job-seekers facing barriers to employment are being assisted to find work through Jobs Victoria services.

Internal view of the flinders st clocks  

Artisan trades contribute to restoration of Flinders St Station

by Editor | 15 Jul 2019

Flinders Street Station has been undergoing a massive restoration over the last few years. Find out about the specialised trades involved.

Portrait shot of Andrew Jackomos  

Meet Andrew Jackomos, a NAIDOC Week interview

by Georgina Jerums | 3 Jul 2019

In celebration of NAIDOC Week, we speak with Andrew Jackomos, Executive Director of the Aboriginal Economic Development branch within the Department.

Aerial shot of Fishermans bend in Melbourne, Victoria  

Fishermans Bend: Australia's largest urban renewal project

by Georgina Jerums | 19 Jun 2019

About 80,000 jobs and 80,000 homes are targeted to be created by 2050 at Fishermans Bend.

Photo of Elly Patira  

National Reconciliation Week spotlight – interview with Elly Patira

by Georgina Jerums | 29 May 2019

During National Reconciliation Week we speak with Elly Patira, director of Aboriginal affairs at the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Victoria.

Architect's impression of Shipwreck Coast along the coast of Cape Otway and Port Fairy in Victoria  

Meet Victoria’s Government Architect

by Georgina Jerums | 29 May 2019

We spoke with Jill Garner, Victoria’s Government Architect, about her background and role.

Showing 127 to 144 of 167 entries

Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 Next

Featured

Being creative and recycling quarry land

VIDEO: A disused quarry in the Otway Ranges is being transformed into a creative space to inspire future generations of architects, planners and designers.

Popular articles

Medicinal cannabis flowers in Greater Shepparton...
Ultra Violette is building a female-led global beauty brand...
Building a future for sustainable housing on the Great South Coast...
Off-grid housing project promotes sustainable living...
Festive drops around regional Victoria...

Sign up to the Victorian Connection newsletter

Illustration of person with dark long hair viewing a laptop with text reading subscribe to our newsletter

Please complete all fields.



I have read & agree to privacy policy

Latest tweets

Tweets by VicGov_DJSIR

Connect with us

twitter   linked in   youtube   contact us

  • Disclaimer
  • Accessibility
  • Sitemap
  • Privacy
  • Copyright
  • Contact us
Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Contact us
Copyright 2023 Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions
Back to top
Victorian connection logo