23 Nov 09 | Richmond based games developer Firemint, has won the Australia Post Arts and Entertainment Award at the 2009 Australian Export Awards.
05 Nov 09 | The Export Networks program is currently open for applications for the 2010 round of funding. Eligible organisations are encouraged to apply. Applications close 11 December 2009.
27 Oct 09 | The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) is currently accepting applications for the 2010 Round of the Endeavour VET Outbound Mobility Program. The Program aims to increase the number of Australian vocational education and training students who undertake an international study opportunity and facilitate the outbound mobility of VET students. Applications close on 20 November 2009.
21 Oct 09 | Scientific instrument manufacturer Varian Australia has been named Victorian Exporter of the Year after generating sales in excess of $150 million a year from production and export of their innovative technologies.
Announcing the winners of the 13 Governor of Victoria Export Awards for 2009, Minister for Industry and Trade Martin Pakula said the Mulgrave based company had also won the award for Innovation Excellence and the Large Advance Manufacturer award.
All category winners will now progress to represent Victoria at the national 2009 Australian Export Awards.
14 Oct 09 | Australia’s monthly trade deficit was $1524 million, down from $1783 million. Exports fell 2 % including a large decline in coal. Monthly imports fell 3 % including a decline in fuels. The decline in Victoria included falls in exports of cars, aluminium and petroleum partly offset by increases in exports of pharmaceuticals, vegetables-fruit and cereals.
24 Sep 09 | Thinking Global: Victoria’s Action Plan for International Education is a $14 million program of initiatives to support and grow Victoria’s international education sector and improve the experience, safety and wellbeing of overseas students living and studying in Victoria.
24 Sep 09 | Reports detailing opportunities in the Indian infrastructure market pertaining to the railway, highway and sea ports sectors.
22 Sep 09 | Survey focusing on issues related to competitive business and marketing strategies used by Australian-based companies that are conducting business in the EU region.
08 Sep 09 | A report commissioned by the Victorian Government on export opportunities for Victorian automotive aftermarket manufacturers in the European aftermarket.
07 Sep 09 | Australia’s monthly trade deficit was $1556 million, up from $538 million. Exports fell 1 % including a large decline in gold exports. Monthly imports rose 4 % including a large rise in fuels. A decline in Victoria included falls in exports of motor vehicles, non-ferrous metals (aluminium), petroleum and car engines partly offset by increases in exports of pharmaceuticals and vegetables and fruit.