Celebrating 10 years of advancements in genomic medicine

The Victorian Government is marking the 10-year anniversary of the Melbourne Genomics Health Alliance with a new report highlighting a decade of advancements in Victoria, Australia’s health system – a world-class sector at the forefront of the innovative global medical research innovation.

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Accelerating growth in local manufacturing

Small and medium-sized Victorian-based manufacturers to stay at the forefront of Australian manufacturing and expand operations, boost productivity and create jobs with Round 2 of the Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program now open to applications.

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Mumbai to Melbourne flights set for take off

The Victorian Government has partnered with Air India to bring a new flight route from India’s second largest city into Melbourne, bringing more visitors and students to the state, increasing investment and export opportunities and creating hundreds of local jobs.

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Backing the next-generation of mRNA drug discovery – and jobs

The Victorian Government is investing in the development of next generation mRNA vaccines and medicines, building an innovation industry to create life-changing treatments and strengthening the state’s position as a global and national leader in medical manufacturing.

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Cutting-edge agricultural research facilities opened in Bundoora

Victorian-based agriculture researchers now have greater capacity to explore medicinal innovations and improved food production thanks to the opening of new facilities at Agribio research centre at La Trobe University.

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Support for Victorian medical research powers on

The Victorian Government is backing Victoria’s homegrown medical research sector, with applications for the seventh round of the Victorian Medical Research Acceleration Fund (VMRAF) now open – putting Victoria at the forefront of medical research innovation, generating opportunities for clinical trials while improving health outcomes for people across the state.

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State of the States – Victoria on top in national rankings

Victoria leads all Australian states and territories in job-creating economic performance, new independent analysis has found.

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Victoria leads charge to net zero freight emissions

The Victorian Government, Australia is leading a call to action to deliver a zero-emissions freight transport roadmap as it sets one of the most ambitious global reduction targets to reach net zero across the Victorian economy by 2045.

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Local manufacturing driving Victoria’s net zero future

The Victorian Government is supporting more local manufacturers with the transition towards net zero emissions, with a new grant program backing the production of renewable energy products to cement Victoria’s position as the nation’s advanced manufacturing leader.

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Victoria to benefit from more non-stop flights from China

One of the largest airlines in western China will soon fly daily to Melbourne, bringing thousands of visitors to Victoria each year, boosting trade and investment opportunities, increasing export capacity and creating more than 700 tourism and aviation jobs.

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Landmark national skills agreement between Victorian and Commonwealth governments 

A national agreement has been struck between the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments that will unlock billions of dollars to build the skills and prosperity of Victoria’s workforce, ensuring it remains the most educated and highly skilled state in Australia.

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Record breaking freight train delivers the goods

A record-breaking trial run for the longest intermodal freight train will pave the way for regular, more efficient services between Merbein and the Port of Melbourne.

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