Carly Jordan is a 2019 state finalist in the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award. She has developed a migrant resettlement model to boost regional towns.
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The Economy
Don Matthews
Local Jobs First Commission working for Victorians
WATCH THE VIDEO: We met with Victoria’s Local Jobs First Commissioner Don Matthews to talk about his work.
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Meet Victoria’s Governor - The Honourable Linda Dessau AC
We speak with Victoria’s 29th Governor, Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AC.
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How migrants are helping to drive Victoria’s economy
Almost half of all business migrants to Australia call Victoria home, helped along by our state’s Skilled and Business Migration Program.
Collage of thumbnails to represent the top 6 videos. Top left, floral cake with 90 years written on it. Top middle: painting of boy on silo art near Rupanyup. Top right: Person in firefighting gear using simulator. Bottom left: hand holding Facett earpiece. Middle bottom: Facade of David Jones store in Melbourne. Bottom right: picture of Mark Rubbo from Readings
2018 business insights, launches and celebrations video highlights
In 2018 we published hundreds of feature articles, news stories and think-pieces about the people, programs and places which make Victoria tick.
The reality of under-insurance and a helpful new toolkit
As we head into peak bushfire season, don’t get caught out: grab a copy of the ‘Insure It, It’s Worth It’ toolkit.
Infographic: Quantity of production - 57.4M tonnes, Value of construction activity in Victoria
Earth Resources industry booming in Victoria
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.
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.
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Winning streak: manufacturing on the rise in Victoria
Victorian manufacturing is on the up. Australian Industry Group (AIG) CEO Innes Willox takes us inside the resilience of our manufacturing sector.
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Meet the Commissioner for Victoria to China – Tim Dillon
Engagement with China is very important to Victoria, both strategically and economically.
Photo of Michelle Wade smiling at the camera
Meet the Commissioner for Victoria to South Asia – Michelle Wade
We catch up with the Commissioner for Victoria to South Asia, Michelle Wade.
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Melbourne on the cybersecurity frontline
We talk with CyberGym CEO Ofir Hason, whose company has helped to create jobs to help Victorian businesses fight cybercrime.
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.
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 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.
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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.
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.
