Tag: Andrews Labor Government
Singaporean startup to establish new AI R&D Hub in Melbourne
Singaporean deep tech company Seventh Sense is establishing an artificial intelligence research and development hub in Melbourne, Minister for Trade and Investment Tim Pallas announced.
Victoria revives State Electricity Commission to boost renewable energy, drive down bills
The Victorian government is bringing back the State Electricity Commission up and running to deliver government-owned renewable energy to drive down power bills in the state.
Victoria pushes ‘buy local’ initiative amid holiday season
The Andrews Labor Government is urging Victorians to buy local and support the state’s farmers, producers, and retailers.
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.
Victoria begins electric bus deployment in Melbourne, installs first offsite charging station
The Victorian government has deployed the first of eight electric buses in Melbourne’s southeast and Australia’s first offsite charging station at Monash University.
Geelong hospital transitions fleet to zero-emission vehicles
Victorian healthcare provider Barwon Health is deploying six new battery electric cars for its staff at the University Hospital Geelong.
Regional Victoria records nation-leading low unemployment levels
Victoria has recorded the lowest regional unemployment rate in Australia, sitting at 2.9 per cent while the nation is at 3.1 per cent, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Victoria seeks to develop new solar panel recycling methods
The Victorian government has launched a $10 million Solar Waste Challenge to encourage the development of novel solar panel recycling methods.
Traditional energy company DJAARA completes solar battery installation in Victoria
Traditional company Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation (DJAARA) has successfully launched its solar battery project backed by the state’s Traditional Owner Renewable Energy...
Victorian researcher sought for new Pfizer mRNA fellowship program
The Victorian government is backing a fellowship that will support a Victorian researcher to work at Pfizer’s Emerging Science and Innovation Unit RNA Accelerator in the United States in 2023.