Victorian government stories

RecordPoint now processes over 15 million data transactions daily as AI adoption fuels a surge in demand for stricter data governance controls.

Melbourne will host Data Centre World in 2026, signalling Australia’s rising status as a global AI and data centre investment hub.

Data breaches at Victorian schools and Sydney University expose deep cyber flaws, leaving Australian students vulnerable to long-term threats.

RecordPoint now underpins data governance for most Victorian agencies as the state lays foundations for safer, tightly controlled AI use.

AirTrunk will pour AUD $5bn into a second Melbourne hyperscale campus, boosting its local AI and cloud data capacity beyond 630MW.

GovHack’s 2025 Red Carpet Awards in Sydney spotlighted innovative open data projects driving public benefit across Australia and New Zealand.

Australia’s waste system is inefficient, but upcycling using advanced hydrogen technology could cut costs, emissions and power a cleaner transport network.

Australian public agencies can achieve sustainable savings by automating HR and payroll functions, cutting costs and improving efficiency amid rising government debt.

The Clean Energy Council has launched a new skills passport programme to boost training and jobs in Victoria and Queensland's renewable energy sector.

The Victorian Government has partnered with Sparx Solutions and ProcessUnity to enhance third-party risk management and bolster cybersecurity across its departments.

Eighteen Australians have been awarded the prestigious John Monash Scholarships for 2025, recognising leaders in fields like aerospace and cancer research.

ServiceNow has clinched a three-year contract with the Victorian Government to enhance digital services across over 100 departments and promote skills development.

FinTech Australia announces Intersekt 2024, featuring RBA's digital currency research and fintech innovations from Bendigo Bank, AMP Bank, and NAB in Melbourne.

Mandalay Venture Partners has secured an AUD $300k grant from the Victorian Government to enhance the state's agtech sector, part of a broader AUD $2.4m initiative.

Dovetail Electric Aviation selects Siemens Xcelerator to retrofit aircraft with zero-emission propulsion systems, aiming to cut emissions and operating costs by up to 40%.

Victoria's Government collaborates with Swoop for a £295m programme to improve internet access for regional towns.

Melbourne's Cremorne Digital Hub unveils CDH Scaleup Program to bolster local tech firms and limit offshoring.

DDLS and AIICT partner to provide training courses as part of Victoria's Digital Jobs program, addressing the demand for digital skills.

Datacom wins AWS Public Sector Partner Award for helping Australia's Victorian Government consolidate its IT infrastructure.

NNNCo and Agriculture Victoria are collaborating to deploy IoT networks over 600 farms covering 5,000 sq. km as part of a Victorian Government-funded trial.