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Highlighting some of the great work of the Department of Jobs, Precincts & Regions in 2019

by Editor | 17 Dec 2019

VIDEO: Watch some highlights of the work that the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR) is proud to have been a part of in 2019.

State Library of Victoria  

The next chapter: State Library Victoria reopens after five-year revamp

by Georgina Jerums | 17 Dec 2019

VIDEO: Next time you’re in Melbourne’s CBD, duck into the refurbished State Library Victoria, which is very much a library for the 21st century.

Cricketers at the MCG  

Women's T20 final at the MCG on International Women's day aims for a record

by Editor | 14 Nov 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: International Women’s Day 2020 is going to roar at the MCG. Find out about the marquee cricket event aiming to break a world record.

Reclink Cup players celebrating.  

Kicking goals at the Reclink finals on and off the park

by Editor | 18 Sep 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: See all the action from Reclink’s annual grand final footy carnival held at Peanut Farm Reserve in St Kilda.

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.

Junior RoboCup 2019.  

Student RoboCup training the next generation of innovators

by Editor | 9 Sep 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: This year’s Digital Innovation Festival wrapped up on 6 September. One of the event highlights was the student RoboCup competition.

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 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.

Cat in a play tube  

Cat lounge is now the cat’s whiskers due to funding grant

by Editor | 5 Aug 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: If you love cats, you’ll want to visit Neko HQ – Maneki Neko Cat Rescue’s (MNCR) cat lounge.  

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.

Group of young trainees posing for the camera  

Young trainees eye careers in booming community sector

by Editor | 26 Jun 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: A group of trainees have taken the first steps in their new careers through the Jobs Victoria Community Traineeship Pilot Program.

Rochelle  

Meet Victoria’s 2019 Woman Manufacturer of the Year

by Georgina Jerums | 13 Jun 2019

A leading light in the production of cancer diagnostic instruments, Rochelle Avinu was recognised at the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame awards.

Portrait Nicholas Orchowski  

Meet Victoria’s 2019 Young Manufacturer of the Year

by Georgina Jerums | 13 Jun 2019

Find out how a 32-year-old engineer is adding value to our state’s aircraft manufacturing sector.

female players kicking a football  

New female facilities for the Wheelers Hill sports community

by Editor | 24 May 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: Wheelers Hill’s footballers and cricketers have welcomed the opening of dedicated female facilities at their local pavilion.

 

Improving career opportunities for transgender women

by Editor | 4 Apr 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: In a partnership with Fitted for Work, the Victorian Government is expanding job opportunities for transgender women.

Don Matthews  

Local Jobs First Commission working for Victorians

by Georgina Jerums | 15 Mar 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: We met with Victoria’s Local Jobs First Commissioner Don Matthews to talk about his work.

Close up of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug creature  

Looking for the brown marmorated stink bug

by Agriculture Victoria | 13 Feb 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: Agriculture Victoria Biosecurity Officers are conducting intensive surveillance for the brown marmorated stink bug.

Group of people with the gold nugget  

Welcome Stranger: History points to golden future

by Earth Resources | 8 Feb 2019

John Deason & Richard Oates are not household names but perhaps they should be. 150 years ago this month, they made a discovery that still makes news.

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