Victoria

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 →

A Castlemaine-based rail manufacturer will invest in new equipment that could double the company’s productivity, thanks to a $175,000 grant from the Victorian Government’s Future Industry Manufacturing Program. Vossloh Cogifer, a subsidiary of Vossloh (AG) Germany, will use the funding the purchase a Computer Numerical Control operated rail milling machine that will more than halve the time … Continue reading Victorian rail manufacturer to invest in new technology →

The Victorian government today announced commencement of construction on Bulgana Green Power Hub, a major new wind farm with battery storage in Stawell in western Victoria. The Green Power Hub is being delivered as part of a 15-year Support Agreement between the Victoria government and Neon Australia and will comprise a 194 MW wind farm with Siemens-Gamesa wind turbines, combined with a … Continue reading Construction begins on Bulgana Green Power Hub →

The Victorian government has announced new funding to accelerate the growth of Victoria’s health startups and capitalise on one of Victoria’s leading industries. Delivered by Victoria’s startup development agency, LaunchVic, the funding will support accelerator and education programs focused on the health sector – including medtech, biotech, pharma, health and ageing services and disability services. … Continue reading Victoria supports health startups →

After claiming the title as the national hub of medicinal cannabis, Victoria is now set to win the title for a global centre for medicinal opium poppies, as the state focuses on growing  its pharmaceutical manufacturing sector. TPI Enterprise, Australia’s only locally owned medicinal poppy processing company, is expanding its production with support from the Victorian government, creating … Continue reading Victoria set to grow as a pharmaceutical hub →

Victoria’s manufacturing industry is showing growth, with new figures showing the state government’s $120 million investment in manufacturing has created more than 5,000 jobs and is driving $1.4 billion in private investment from manufacturers. The announcement was made by the state minister for industry and employment, Ben Carroll, who noted that the Australian Industry Group’s Manufacturing Index has recorded 15 months of … Continue reading Victoria’s manufacturing shows growth →

The Victorian government has announced a $1.5 million support fund to Holden Special Vehicles in Clayton South, which will help the company transform its operations. The state minister for industry and employment, Ben Carroll, made the announcement in a visit to Holden Special Vehicles, located in Melbourne’s South East on Monday. “The grant, provided under the Local Industry Fund … Continue reading Vic gov offers auto factory $1.5M transition grant →

 In a world-first pilot project, brown coal from the Latrobe Valley in Victoria will be converted to liquid hydrogen and exported to Japan. The Australian and Victorian governments are providing a combined $100 million in funding to the $496 million pilot project, co-funded by a Japanese consortium — led by Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) — … Continue reading World-first coal to hydrogen fuel trial launched in Victoria →

The Victorian state government is helping a family owned Benalla manufacturer manage its energy costs, boost its productivity and secure local jobs. Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford and Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes visited D & R Henderson last week to announce the Victorian state  government’s support that will help the company commission a $1.3 … Continue reading Benalla manufacturer to get help from Vic gov →

The Victorian state government has announced that it is calling for expressions of interest to investigate the viability of using pumped hydro to store electricity in Bendigo’s empty mineshafts. A pre-feasibility study co-funded by the Labor Government and City of Greater Bendigo has proven it’s technically feasible and economically viable to store renewable energy using … Continue reading Hydro electricity storage feasibility explored in Bendigo →

The Victorian state government has stated that it will invest $2.9 million in educating thousands of Victorian startups though the state’s startup agency, LaunchVic. Sixteen service providers have been selected to run the education programs, with up to 2,000 places available to Victorian startup founders and their staff. The programs will vary in length and … Continue reading Boost for startup skills and services from Vic gov →

The Victorian government has reported that its economy is strong, growing and well equipped to meet current and future challenges according to their 2017‑18 Mid‑Year Financial Report. Net infrastructure investment for the general government sector totalled $4.7 billion over the six months, up $700 million on the previous period. Treasurer Tim Pallas released the report, which shows an … Continue reading Victorian infrastructure investment reached $4.7b over last six months →

The Victorian State Government will be introducing a mandatory registration scheme for engineers, which according to them, will be giving Victorian engineers an edge. The new scheme will ensure highly-qualified and experienced engineers develop and oversee the State’s most important projects – including the Metro Tunnel, West Gate Tunnel and the Level Crossing Removal Project. … Continue reading Registration scheme introduced for engineers in Victoria →

Iveco will be increasing the range of models manufactured at the Dandenong, Melbourne facility with the Stralis range is now being assembled locally. Previously sold in Australia as the Stralis ATi – a fully imported model – from the first quarter of 2018 the Stralis ATi began local assembly. Selected components including mirrors, wheel angles, trailer connections, batteries, … Continue reading Iveco’s manufacturing direction to lead to greater involvement for Australian workforce →

The Victorian State Government is partnering with BAE Systems in a bid to secure a multibillion-dollar land military vehicle project and create defence manufacturing and supply chain jobs in regional Victoria, according to a press release. Minister for Trade and Investment Philip Dalidakis visited the Wodonga facility of Parker Hannifin Australia with Member for Indi Cathy … Continue reading Jobs boost imminent as Vic gov partners BAE for land military vehicle project →

Students attending Victoria’s 10 Tech Schools will have access to better learning programs thanks to a new partnership with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). The strategic partnership will support the delivery of leading science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in Victoria through the Tech Schools initiative. According to a Victorian state … Continue reading Vic tech schools to deliver programs with CSIRO →

The Andrews Labor Government is taking action to double the value of Victoria’s annual goods exports to India to almost $1 billion over the next decade. Premier Daniel Andrews unveiled Victoria’s India Strategy: Our Shared Future ahead of his first official visit to India this week. Andrews said, “This blueprint is all about expanding our footprint in … Continue reading Vic gov unveils strategy for trade with India →