Victoria

A new dedicated digital innovation hub has been opened at Federation University’s Flecknoe Building, providing a space for entrepreneurs, startups, technology specialists and researchers to collaborate within a single space. The new space, Runway Ballarat, is to foster entrepreneurship, digital service and product development and support the commercialisation of new innovative products. The hub features … Continue reading New digital innovation hub opened in Ballarat →

Swinburne University of Technology has launched a new research hub focused on advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 at its Factory of the Future facility. The Advanced Manufacturing Industry 4.0 Hub will work with local manufacturers to develop digitalisation strategies for their business, increase their digital maturity and provide training to help them use Industry 4.0 … Continue reading Swinburne University of Technology launches Industry 4.0 hub →

Peruvian lubricants manufacturer, Vistony, will establish its Australia and New Zealand headquarters in Geelong, Victoria, with sights set on beginning operations in early 2019. Vistony supplies oils, lubricants and greases for the industrial, automotive and mining sectors globally, with branches across Latin America, the United States, India and Spain. The company’s operations in Australia and … Continue reading Peruvian lubricants company sets up ANZ HQ in Geelong →

The Victorian manufacturer AF Gason has been awarded a $500,000 grant by the state government as part of its program to support job creation in the state. The grant part of the Victorian government’s Future Industries Manufacturing Program (FIMP), which provides funding for companies to implement new manufacturing technologies and processes that will grow their … Continue reading AF Gason awarded grant to implement new technology →

The Victorian government has released its strategy to help local companies access Southeast Asian markets and increase trade and investment in the growing region. Called Globally Connected, the government’s Southeast Asia trade and investment strategy outlines plans to strengthen and expand the state’s two-way economic relationship with the region, identifying key trends and highlighting emerging … Continue reading Victoria releases Southeast Asia trade and investment strategy →

Three decades of economic reform have boosted economic activity, generated jobs and increased wages for Victorian workers at higher rates than across the rest of Australia, a new report released by the state government reveals. The recently released Australian Trade and Investment Liberalisation Report – carried out by The Centre for International Economics on behalf … Continue reading Victoria’s exporters boosted by long-term reforms, report shows →

Victorian businesses will get a boost into Asian markets following the release of a new round of export support vouchers by the state Labor government. The $1 million in vouchers are to help over thirty businesses ranging across local industries – including food and wine, skin care, information communication technology (ICT) and advanced manufacturing – … Continue reading $1 million in support vouchers granted to Victorian exporters →

Victorian defence manufacturer, Chemring Australia, is expanding its manufacturing facility in Lara, Victoria – thanks to a $1.2 million grant from the Victorian government. The funding, granted under Victoria’s Local Industry Fund for Transition (LIFT), will help the company expand its countermeasures and pyrotechnic manufacturing facility, which will be used to design, install and commission manufacturing, and … Continue reading Chemring Australia expands with government funding →

The Victorian state government is creating hundreds of new jobs and securing tens of millions of dollars in investment to grow the Latrobe Valley’s economy, according to the state government’s premier’s website. Minister for Industry and Employment Ben Carroll yesterday visited Serco in Newborough to announce funding from the Latrobe Valley Economic Facilitation Fund to set up … Continue reading More jobs created in Latrobe Valley →

Victoria has a new home for innovation with the official launch of the refurbished Goods Shed North, which brings together leading startups across a range of sectors including medtech, agtech, fintech and cyber security. The state minister for innovation and the digital economy, Philip Dalidakis, launched the Victorian Innovation Hub at the historic 111-year-old building … Continue reading Victorian Innovation Hub launches in Melbourne →

Silicon Valley fintech innovators Nomis Solutions have announced Melbourne as the location of their Asia-Pacific HQ, which adds to state’s growing fintech sector and creating up to 50 jobs over five years, according to a report by the premier’s website. More than 10,000 bankers worldwide use Nomis’ cutting-edge approach to big data, personalised customer solutions … Continue reading Silicon Valley Fintech chooses Victoria for APAC HQ →

The Victorian state government has made a submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) backing the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) after commissioning a first of its kind report to support its cause. According to the state government, the report uses rigorous economic modelling to analyse the opportunities the trade deal would present for Victorian businesses. … Continue reading Vic gov to back TPP, cites growth and opportunities →

The Victorian state government is stepping up its campaign for Victoria to play a key role in the new Australian Space Agency, which the state government says could grow their already thriving space industry – creating jobs and boosting their economy. According to the Victorian premier’s website media statement, Minister for Industry and Employment Ben Carroll will meet … Continue reading Vic gov to push Victoria closer to space, boost jobs →

The Victorian state government is backing a new project that will address local industry and employment needs in Ararat, Stawell and the surrounding region, according to a press release by their premier’s website. Treasurer Tim Pallas visited AME Systems in Ararat to announce $228,000 from the Regional Skills Fund to establish an Industry Skills Coordinator, which will link job … Continue reading Ararat, Stawell in Victoria to get more state backing for jobs →

The Victorian Government has taken the ‘Local Jobs First Bill’ to the State Parliament, which seeks to increase share of local workers and businesses in major infrastructure projects. If approved, the law would mandate the use of local content and local apprentices on major public projects – including a minimum of 90 per cent local participation in construction projects. … Continue reading VIC gov’s new bill to increase share of local workforce, SMEs in public projects →

Construction on what is set to become Australia’s largest, and possibly cheapest, wind farm in Australia has officially started near Beaufort in Victoria. Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Energy Lily D’Ambrosio yesterday visited the Stockyard Hill Wind Farm, about 35 kilometres west of Ballarat to mark the start of the construction. The wind farm is being … Continue reading Work starts on Australia’s largest wind farm →

The Victoria Government has announced the opening of the second round of Boost Your Business vouchers. The program, established by Victoria’s department of economic development, jobs, transport and resources, supports Victorian businesses to become more productive, employ more people, improve market access and increase their scale, diversity and profitability. The first round attracted significant interest and provided funding of more than $3 million to … Continue reading Victorian businesses get a boost →

According to the latest press release by the Victorian state government Victoria’s manufacturing industry has continued to grow positively. The Australian Industry Group’s Performance of Manufacturing Index, released which was released last week, showed that Victoria’s manufacturing industry has grown for a 16th consecutive month. Minister for Industry and Employment Ben Carroll said, “Our manufacturing industry continues … Continue reading Victorian manufacturing continues its growth streak →

This year’s Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards honoured women veterans of the industry. Minister for Industry and Employment Ben Carroll presented the inaugural Woman Manufacturer of the Year award to Vanessa Kearney from Viva Energy and Jill Walsh from Actco Pickering Metal Industries at the awards. The Hall of Fame Gala Dinner, held at … Continue reading Women shine at Victorian Manufacturing Hall Of Fame Awards →

According to a press release by the Victorian state government, the latest ANZ Stateometer report released today shows Victoria’s economic activity is gathering pace due to strong public and private investment and a booming jobs market, with more than 320,000 new jobs since the Andrews Labor Government was elected. The report stated that construction work … Continue reading Victorian economy growing, engineering a key driver →