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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Victoria's economy continues to grow

The state's 2022-23 Annual Financial Report reveals the resilience of the Victorian economy despite global factors including high inflation and rising interest rates, a positive signal for international investors.

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New milestone for Victoria’s breakthrough mRNA vaccine facility

Melbourne is one step closer to locally manufactured mRNA vaccines and medicines, with construction of Moderna’s mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility, the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, reaching the halfway mark, ahead of schedule.

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Melbourne Food and Wine Festival plates up in regional Victoria

Australia's favourite celebration of food, drink and culture, the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival is heading to regional Victoria this November to showcase some of the world’s-best produce and culinary talent.

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LATAM returns to Melbourne

The first direct flights between Latin America and Victoria since the pandemic has resumed, bringing more visitors to the state, boosting trade and exports, and creating hundreds of locals jobs.

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Global AI unicorn expands to Melbourne

A multinational artificial intelligence (AI) company is scaling up its operations in Melbourne, attracted by Victoria’s tech talent pool and innovation ecosystem.

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Vamos! Spanish green tech company sets up in Melbourne

A Spanish company helping to drive the take-up of electric cars has established its Australian and New Zealand headquarters in Melbourne, attracted by Victoria’s innovation culture and advanced tech workforce.

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Amazon Australia announces Amazon Robotics fulfilment centre for Victoria

Amazon Australia today announced plans to open its Amazon Robotics fulfilment centre in Melbourne at the AustralianSuper owned Craigieburn Logistics Estate, in Craigieburn, northern Melbourne.

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