Latest news from NORTH Link
New City Deal aims to create 300,000 jobs in Melbourne’s North and West
Melbourne’s North and West have joined forces in an unprecedented, unified call for a 20-year program of projects and investment. One in 12 Australians and one in three Victorians live in this region, underpinning its significance to the state and national economy....
Northern Business Achievement Awards August 2020
The Northern Business Achievement Awards returned on 6 August for the event’s first ever appearance online as a live stream. The restrictions caused by COVID-19 did not deter our business community from jumping online and showing their support for our industry in...
Vital government support for businesses in lock down
More survival support for Victorian businesses The Victorian Government recently announced more support for businesses suffering under new Stage 3 Restrictions. The $534 million Business Support Package will be provided to more than 80,000 eligible businesses that can...
Melbourne’s North Food Group July COVID-19 Update
The State Government's decision to lockdown specific suburbs to curve the spike of COVID-19 cases is tough, but let’s hope it's the right one. We hope the localised lockdowns gives us a chance to avoid a state-wide shutdown. We understand the impact that restrictions...
Fast-track innovation in your business: host a Master of Engineering student
La Trobe University is providing you with the opportunity to bring a skilled Master of Engineering student into your workplace to complete a project that brings value to your business. The student could help resolve a business issue, or research and develop a new...
La Trobe Leadership modules
La Trobe University Leadership Development Modules In response to this challenging period, La Trobe University would like to offer some support to NORTH Link business owners and staff by way of access to a fully online and free of charge leadership development program...
COVID-19 business information and support
COVID-19 business information and supportDear partners and friends of NORTH Link, We’ll keep you updated with information that will help support your business as we all experience the impact of COVID-19. Our close partnerships with industry, government, education and...
NORTH Link social media presentation series
NORTH Link social media seriesNORTH Link have partnered with the Melbourne Innovation Centre to bring you a series of workshops about social media, the ins and outs of each platform and some tips on how to get started.Seminar scheduleSocial media 101 Thursday 26...
Unitemps recognises excellence in student placement
La Trobe Business School MBA student Gopal Agarwal was named Unitemps NISPP Placement Student of the Year at the 2019 Northern Business Achievement Awards, held 5 December 2019.
COSP 2020
China Opportunities Seminar Program Organised by La Trobe University, NORTH Link and Melbourne’s North Food Group. Comprises four seminars, high-quality forums and one capstone event – the 2nd Melbourne’s North Food & Beverage Expo (you could participate as an...
NBAA 2019 media release
Melbourne’s northern businesses celebrated in NBAA finale Government, education, health and industry recognise business excellence at 2019 Northern Business Achievement Awards. NORTH Link and partners hosted the 2019 Northern Business Achievement Awards Grand Finale...
Federal Government commits to developing North West Melbourne City Deal
NORTH Link strongly supports and welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement that it has committed to a North West Melbourne City Deal. The announcement comes as a direct result of ongoing advocacy by NORTH Link and its regional partners including the seven...
NORTH Link Innovation Series – Tour of CSIRO Lab 22
On Tuesday 19 February, we had the pleasure of facilitating a tour of the CSIRO Lab 22 3D printing facilities. More than 40 guests attended, from CEOs to students, representing the manufacturing industry to education to logistics. 3D printing is important because it...
Infrastructure investment needed to fulfil potential of Melbourne’s north
New Melbourne’s North Regional Investment Strategy and Prospectus: Infrastructure investment needed to fulfil potential of Melbourne’s North Melbourne’s North is growing rapidly with enormous investment potential but requires increased infrastructure spending by...
Bring new knowledge and expertise into your business
let a tertiary student complete a workplace project for you over summer or in 2019 Northern Industry Student Placement Program (NISPP) connects local businesses with tertiary students from La Trobe University and RMIT University so that businesses benefit from new...
Need More Staff?
Think local, hire local via the free Melbourne’s North Joblink Melbourne’s North Joblink provides a free and simple process for you to lodge your vacancies online. It is a job site that links local jobseekers with local employers in Melbourne’s northern metropolitan...
Melbourne’s North Regional Investment Strategy and Prospectus 2018
Melbourne’s North is growing rapidly with enormous investment potential but requires increased infrastructure spending by State and Federal Governments, according to a new report. The Melbourne’s North Regional Investment Strategy and Prospectus was developed by the...
Two Melbourne’s North VET providers in Asian top 50 lists
Congratulations to Melbourne Polytechnic and Bendigo Kangan Institute, which have been named two of the best vocational colleges in the Asia Pacific region. Melbourne Polytechnic was ranked 21st out of 50 colleges across the region at the 2018 Education Forum for Asia...
Reduce your energy costs and greenhouse emissions
- Host an RMIT University student to undertake free comprehensive research for your business RMIT University’s School of Engineering is seeking companies to host energy-reduction research projects on energy efficiency, renewable energy sources and reducing greenhouse...
RMIT food technology students need placement in industry
- they'll bring new skills, expertise and enthusiasm into your business RMIT University food technology students – undergraduate and postgraduate – are seeking placements over the summer period. Below are examples of projects that students can undertake for you: 3rd...
Bring data analytics knowledge and expertise into your business
- let a La Trobe student complete a data analytic project for you over summer If your business collects data in any form – website visits, customer interactions, machine functions and more – it can be analysed to help you improve your bottom line. For example, data...
Bring new knowledge and expertise into your business
Let a Diploma of Community Services student from Kangan Institute assist with your projects (student placements of 200 hours October to December, and in 2019) NORTH Link's Northern Industry Student Placement Program (NISPP) connects local businesses with tertiary...
Australian Research Council grant success for La Trobe researchers
La Trobe University’s position as the national leader in medicinal agriculture has been recognised with La Trobe heading the $27 million initiative to host the first Industrial Transformation Research Hub in the field. The initiative combines extensive research and...
Chinese Delegation Visit – May 2018
MEDIA RELEASE - Tuesday 22 May 2018 Chinese Delegation visits major Food Expo in Preston and tours Melbourne’s North A high-level delegation from Chongqing and Beijing is currently visiting Melbourne’s north to build trade relations between the two regions,...
La Trobe University New student accommodation project – 3 May 2018
La Trobe University is embarking on an exciting new student accommodation development at its Melbourne campus in Bundoora, adding another 600 student beds. See full details - https://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2018/release/new-student-accommodation-at-la-trobe...
NEWS: NORTH Link leads successful Canberra Delegation
NORTH Link led a successful delegation to Canberra to see Government and Opposition MPs between 26 and 28 March 2018. Issues raised included: Manufacturing Industry Policy Airport Rail Link North East Link Freight and Port Rail Shuttles Energy Prices and Possible...
Employers give La Trobe top marks
Professor Kerri-Lee Krause, Acting Vice-Chancellor and President is pleased to announce La Trobe University’s graduates have ranked second among Victorian universities and eighth nationally for overall satisfaction in the latest Employer Satisfaction Survey (ESS),...
New Government Initiatives for SMEs
DEDJTR’s new 'Boost Your Business' Vouchers program The Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport & Resources’ (DEDJTR) new 'Boost Your Business' Vouchers aims to support Victorian SMEs to become more productive, employ more people, improve market access...
$50 million Export and Regional Wine Support Package – Grant Opportunities
The Australian Government’s $50 million Export and Regional Wine Support Package aims to help transform the Australian grape and wine industry by showcasing the nation’s wine tourism offering and driving demand for Australia’s wine exports. The package and the grants...
NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS – Two updated funding opportunities
Round 2 of the $47.5 million Advanced Manufacturing Growth Fund (AMGF) opens today Today the Acting Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, the Senator Hon Michaelia Cash announced the opening of applications for round 2 of the $47.5 million Advanced...
Student placement achievements recognised at NBAA
The achievements of NORTH Link’s Northern Industry Student Placement Program (NISPP) were recognised at the 2017 Northern Business Achievement Awards held in December. NISPP connects local businesses with tertiary students so that businesses benefit from their...
Ageing and Old-Age in Asia-Pacific
Advancing knowledge and sharing innovation in research into ageing in Asia-Pacific. Do not miss this opportunity to hear from renowned international leaders and local experts associated with ageing and old-age in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. Day 1 highlights:...
$47.5 million Advanced Manufacturing Growth Fund guidelines NOW on business.gov.au
The Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, the Hon Arthur Sinodinos AO released the $47.5 million Advanced Manufacturing Growth Fund guidelines on business.gov.au and announced the program will accept applications from 7 July to 14 August 2017. This program...
NORTH Link congratulates Melbourne’s North Manufacturing Hall of Fame winners
NORTH Link congratulates Melbourne’s North Manufacturing Hall of Fame winners Congratulations are due to the following Melbourne’s North companies recognised in the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards held on Tuesday 9 May 2017. Manufacturer of the Year: Large...
NORTH Link Delegation to Canberra – working for Melbourne’s North and its economy
NORTH Link led a Melbourne’s North delegation to Canberra on 28-29 March 2017 and it was a great success. Delegates were drawn from the Cities of Banyule, Darebin and Hume and the Shires of Nillumbik and Mitchell (representing all 7 Councils in Melbourne’s North, La...
NORTH Link welcomes North East Link announcement
NORTH Link welcomes the Victorian Government's announcement that it will proceed with the North East Link if re-elected. "The North East Link will plug the 'missing link' in Greater Melbourne's Metropolitan Ring Road", says NORTH Link Executive Director Chris James....
Major investment announcements for the North from La Trobe University and Optus
I had great pleasure today in witnessing La Trobe University and Optus announce two major investments that will take place in Melbourne's North. The first is a major 5 year agreement between La Trobe University and Optus. The Optus agreement with La Trobe...
Northern Horizons – 50 Year Infrastructure Strategy for Melbourne’s North – Update 2016
Melbourne's North is destined to become a major hub for food and beverage, advanced manufacturing, health and other rising industries, creating thousands of new jobs, if the private and government sectors co-invest in much-needed job-creating infrastructure in the...
The Future Workforce: Melbourne’s North
A unique analysis of workforce and skills for Melbourne’s eight northern municipalities to the year 2025. The first to do so for a region in Australia, and is particularly vital in terms of the move away from traditional to advanced manufacturing. Developed in...
Food and Beverage Growth Plan Melbourne’s North
The Food and Beverage Growth Plan provides a detailed analysis of the food and beverage processing and distribution sector in the northern Melbourne region, covering seven local government areas. It concludes that there is a wealth of opportunity to be built on...
NORTH Link Services
NORTH Link offers helpful services to assist your business to grow and to help job-seekers and young workers in Melbourne's North. See our Services page to see how we can help you or your organisation.