Business Victoria

📢 2026 Victorian Top Tourism Town finalists are HERE.

Twenty‑two towns.
Three categories.
Endless bragging rights.
Victoria, it’s time to vote for your fave Tourism Town.

🎉 Every finalist is powered by the small businesses that welcome visitors, create local flavour and keep regional communities thriving.

🏆 Public voting closes Friday 26 June via Victoria Tourism Industry Council - VTIC: https://bit.ly/4dZmw7i

👇 If you’re part of a finalist community, share your business name and location in the comments.

🌊 World Oceans Week is here, and it’s all about protecting the places we love most.

For some Victorian businesses, the ocean isn’t a backdrop; it’s their whole world.

🐬 Polperro Dolphin Swims’ approach is simple: protect the animals first. A long-standing family-run business, they captain the seas, providing bucket-list-worthy experiences.

🦭 Polperro uses low‑impact boating, keeps groups small and follows strict guidelines to make sure every encounter is gentle on the wildlife that calls the bay home.

Where’s the Small Business Bus today?

🗺️ Somewhere in Victoria
💡 Somewhere being helpful
📸 Somewhere scenic
🚍 Somewhere with experts on board

Book ahead for your FREE 45‑minute mentoring session or drop in and say hello.

For locations (our bus is always on the move), check the website: https://go.vic.gov.au/3L9NLky

🎮 Victoria’s developers are creating games you’ll love.

Mixtape, an adventure game developed by local Melbourne studio Beethoven & Dinosaur, has launched.

Backed by VicScreen, it's proof of the talent powering our state’s games industry.

🕹️ Load up the full story: https://go.vic.gov.au/4dUPDbS

From corner stores to tourism operators, the strength and diversity of our small businesses shape Victoria.

This week saw exceptional businesses recognised for their contribution with the Victorian Small Business Awards.

From long-standing family enterprises to bold new innovators, this year’s recipients represent the ideas, passion and determination driving business across the state.


🏆 Congratulations to this year’s awardees:

🦷 Youth in Business Award: Teeth On Wheels Australia

✂️ Multicultural Business Award: Rakis On Collins

🚚 Women in Business Award: NLA Trucking

🧀 Lifetime Achievement Award: Apostle Whey Cheese

Read more: https://go.vic.gov.au/3PIkjFd

🍔 National Hamburger Day is here, and honestly, Victoria was built for this.

So, we’re asking, when visiting your local burger store, what’s the correct way to celebrate National Burger Day?

A: Classic cheeseburger 🧀
B: Something stacked and unhinged 🍔
C: Veggie/vegan masterpiece 🌱
D: Smashed and flashy 🔥
E: I have another contender 👀 (tell us!)

Ready to make smarter decisions about AI?

The Australian Government has launched AI.gov.au, a new hub designed to help organisations learn about AI, plan for it and adopt it responsibly.

You’ll find practical tools, guidance and examples shaped by real business needs.

💫 Start exploring at AI.gov.au.

It’s time to go All In for National Reconciliation Week.

From 27 May to 3 June, Victoria will celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and take meaningful steps toward reconciliation.

For Victorian small businesses, ‘All In’ is a reminder that everyday actions matter – they help you to learn and build stronger business and community connections.

Read more: https://go.vic.gov.au/4vexuwM

So, you’ve updated your passwords.

But are they actually safe?

Or did you just add a “?!!” to the end and call it a day? 😏

Service Victoria has a handy password strength checker tool; try it out below.

Password Strength Tester | Keep Your Accounts Safe and Secure | Service Victoria Use the Service Victoria password strength tester to check the strength of your passwords. Having a strong password helps keep your accounts safe and secure.

Deadly in Geelong is where culture, creativity and business come together.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-owned businesses will showcase their products, services and stories.

It’s a chance to meet the people behind the businesses, make real connections and explore opportunities to work together across the region.

📍 Crowne Plaza Geelong
📅 Thursday 11 June 2026
🕘 9:00am–2:00pm (expo 9 am–12 pm, networking lunch and drinks 12 pm–2 pm)
👇 Learn more and register.

Deadly in Geelong Deadly in Geelong showcases Aboriginal businesses, connecting them with corporate and government partners to build relationships and opportunities