Victoria

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 →

Victoria’s manufacturing sector has received a healthy boost from its facility in Dandenong South that the Victorian state government says, will create 150 new full-time jobs over the next three years. Nutribiotech, a leading nutritional supplement producer with factories in China, Korea and the US, has chosen Victoria as the location for its fourth global … Continue reading Nutribiotech facility in Vic to see more jobs created →

The Victorian State government is strengthening health and safety regulations to better protect Victorians who work with lead. According to a press release by the state government, Minister for Finance Robin Scott will introduce changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 to ensure Victoria’s safety standards for lead work reflect national best practice. Scott … Continue reading Woking with lead: Vic gov to improve health and safety standards →

The Victorian state government is helping local companies impacted by the closure of automotive manufacturing transform the way they do business and open up new opportunities. Minister for Industry and Employment Ben Carroll visited Holden Special Vehicles in Clayton to announce $662,000 worth of assistance to 16 businesses under the Automotive Supply Chain Transition Program. Carroll … Continue reading Vic gov support for auto manufacturing →

Bosch Australia and Monash University have partnered to support Victoria’s standing as Australia’s premier agriculture state and home of innovation. Minister for Agriculture Jaala Pulford visited the new AgTech Launch Pad facility being established at Bosch Australia’s Clayton headquarters, with one hectare allocated to a smart farm for cutting edge research and development. Pulford said: … Continue reading Bosch, Monash partner to farm smart data →

The Victorian State Government has unveiled the startups that have been selected to participate in Australia’s first cybersecurity accelerator program – CyRise. Minister for Innovation and the Digital Economy Philip Dalidakis announced the group which includes Brooklyn Dynamics, CYDARM, NetCrypt and Cybercitadel. Minister for Innovation and the Digital Economy Philip Dalidakis said, “CyRise is supporting … Continue reading Startups unveiled for CyRise →

The Victorian state government is backing more Latrobe Valley businesses to create new jobs and drive economic growth. Minister for Industry and Employment Ben Carroll has announced grants for two local Morwell businesses under the Latrobe Valley Economic Facilitation Fund. Minister for Industry and Employment Ben Carroll said, “Every day we are working hard to create … Continue reading Boosts for jobs in the Latrobe Valley →