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News and events

You can access the latest media releases here, as well as a list of key events that we’re involved in and awards that we manage or sponsor.

News and event information is also available within the industry sections of our website.

Media releases

Our media releases  are available by industry/category or you can visit the Premier’s website for ministerial media releases.

Events calendar

Rural stand at an indoor eventWe are involved in a number of key events across Victoria throughout the year.

February 18-20   Sungold (ACME) Field Days
20-22   Seymour Alternative Farming Expo

March 3-5       Wimmera Machinery Field Days
26-29   Farm World

May 1-2       East Gippsland Field Days
7-8       National Vegetable Expo

August 3-4       Sheepvention Field Days
5-6       Mallee Machinery Field Days
  17-19   Resources Victoria Conference

September 18-28   Royal Melbourne Show

October 6-8       Elmore Field Days

November TBC      DPI Science Awards
8          DPI Queenscliff Open Day

This month...

DPI Queenscliff Open Day
11 am - 3 pm
A great day of free fun for the whole family!

  • Marine animals and the latest research
  • Laboratory demonstrations - a fish’s life!
  • Marine Discovery Centre activities
  • Building tours

For more information about these events contact our Events Adviser via email to dpi.events@dpi.vic.gov.au or call (03) 9658 4086.

We are also involved in a number of regional events, seminars and conferences. If you would like to find out more about regional events happening in your area, please contact your local DPI office.

Awards

We are also involved in awards programs, such as the DPI Science Awards and Rural Women’s Awards