Tag: Victorian Government
Market search underway for Victoria’s new public energy and storage utility
The Victorian government has launched a market search for a large-scale renewable energy generation and storage project to kickstart its revival of the publicly owned State Electricity Commission (SEC) in a push to deliver cheaper power bills and lower emissions for Victorians.
Victorian gov’t program to offer 100 manufacturing roles in southeast Melbourne
The Victorian government has entered a $2 million partnership with Chislom Institute aimed at helping disadvantaged jobseekers to get into careers in engineering and manufacturing in southeast Melbourne.
Circular Economy Business Support Fund opens 3rd round
The third round of the Victorian government's Circular Economy Business Support Fund is now open, supporting lone organisations and collaborative partnerships with initiatives that enhance Victorian industry's capability and capacity to identify, implement, commercialize, and scale circular solutions.
Gov’ts, rail industry ink agreement to improve rail network across Australia
The Australian and Victorian Governments, as well as the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) on behalf of senior rail industry leaders, have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to enhance the interoperability of the rail network in the country.
First public EV charger unveiled in Yarra Glen
A partnership between Yarra Glenergy, the Victorian Government, and Yarra Ranges Council has resulted in the first public electric vehicle (EV) charger in the Yarra Ranges.
Victoria calls for training providers on new digital jobs for manufacturing program
The Victorian government has opened its Expressions of Interest (EOI) for Victorian training providers to deliver a new “Digital Jobs for Manufacturing” course.
Early works enabled for the VNI West to boost energy connection with NSW
The Victorian Government has permitted the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) to start early works on the Victoria-New South Wales Interconnector (VNI) West project.
First fully electric bus depot to power up Victoria
Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Public Transport Ben Carroll visited the Ventura depot in Ivanhoe today, which will house the state's largest fleet of locally manufactured zero-emission electric buses, marking a significant step forward in the Andrews Labor Government's push for a cleaner, more sustainable bus fleet, the Victorian Government announced.
ManuFutures hub expansion to aid Aussie manufacturers
The completion of Deakin University’s expanded $20 million ManuFutures hub will give way for collaborations with 14 emerging businesses to grow advanced manufacturing capability in regional Victoria and Australia, the university announced.
Victoria seeks to attract global startups with new investment fund
The Victorian government has unveiled a new initiative aimed at attracting global startups that seek to establish a presence in the state.























