Tag: Victoria

The Australian Business Growth Fund (ABGF), Australia's only dedicated growth capital fund for the SME sector, announced its 12th investment into an Australian business—Modra, a family-run advanced manufacturer renowned for its globally recognised carpet solutions based in regional Victoria.

Victoria's manufacturing sector is seeing a significant increase in job opportunities, driven by a state government initiative designed to tackle workforce shortages and open new career avenues for Victorians.

The Victorian Government announced an investment to bolster Victoria’s clean economy workforce, unveiling a nearly $9 million funding package aimed at enhancing skills in environmental sustainability and clean technology.

Four distinguished members of the Geelong Manufacturing Council (GMC) have been recognised as finalists in the highly esteemed 2024 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards. 

The Victorian Government announced the appointment of Tamara Culembourg as the new Victorian Rail Advocate, marking a significant step in supporting the state's local train, tram, and bus manufacturing industry.

Goodman has initiated construction on a pioneering mass timber unit development at Moorabbin Airport in Mentone, Victoria.

The Allan Labor Government’s $480 million investment into Victoria’s energy grid has reached another milestone with the delivery of 100 Tesla Megapacks to the Koorangie Energy Storage System.

The Australian Government is continuing to support local jobs in Bendigo with a $45 million contract to build an additional 15 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles.

Minister for Economic Growth Tim Pallas announced the winners of the third annual Governor of Victoria Startup Awards, honouring excellence in the state’s $103 billion startup sector.

Orica, a global leader in mining and infrastructure solutions, marked a historic milestone in June 2024 as it celebrated 150 years since its founding.