Tag: Victoria

Victoria is positioning itself as a global hub for manufacturing lifesaving vaccines, with new mRNA infrastructure at BioNTech’s Bundoora site expected to strengthen research capacity and support jobs across the sector, according to the Victorian Government.

Victoria has opened what it says is Australia's first hospital-based biomedical engineering research centre, with the Victorian Government describing the facility as a major investment in accelerating medical discoveries and improving patient outcomes.

Mars Petcare’s expanded Wodonga manufacturing facility is increasing production capacity and adding more than 65 jobs, the Victorian Government says, as part of a broader push to support regional manufacturing and economic growth.

Capral Aluminium is expanding its Australian manufacturing and distribution footprint with the opening of a new Aluminium Trade Centre in Geelong, aimed at improving access to products and services for manufacturers, fabricators and trade businesses across western Victoria.

Victoria's manufacturing sector is set to receive a boost through an expansion of research, development and production capabilities at Rinnai Australia's facility, according to the Victorian Government.

Manufacturing in Victoria’s south-east requires further targeted investment to fully realise its potential, according to the Greater South East Melbourne Council Alliance, which says the 2026–27 Victorian Budget does not go far enough to support the region’s industrial base.

Swan Hill Rural City Council has joined a coalition of 33 councils across Victoria in launching the “Let’s Be Clear on Glass” campaign, calling on the State Government to delay the proposed rollout of a fourth kerbside bin dedicated to glass recycling and instead expand the state’s Container Deposit Scheme.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced up to $25.3 million in funding for NewVolt to develop a shared fast-charging network for electric trucks in Victoria, supporting the shift of Australian road freight away from diesel.

The Victorian Government says new training partnerships aimed at strengthening the state’s manufacturing workforce will help address skills shortages and prepare workers for jobs in advanced industries.

The Victorian Government says it is expanding battery recycling infrastructure across the state, announcing 50 additional collection points aimed at making it safer and easier for households to dispose of used batteries.