News and events
Read the latest news from our Campus.
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$1m investment empowers La Trobe's regional youth
La Trobe's successful Regional Pathways Program gets major boost.
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Antibiotic resistance under the microscope
An Australia–New Zealand research team is examining a key bacterial enzyme linked to the spread of antibiotic resistance, using world‑leading imaging technology in Bendigo.
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Cancer treatment research breakthrough
By studying viruses that target harmful bacteria, scientists are developing new therapies that could offer hope to rural patients with hard‑to‑treat diseases.
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Mildura on the Research Map
A vibrant research culture is thriving at La Trobe University’s Mildura Campus, bolstered by the opening of the Research and Innovation Lounge earlier this year
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Connecting people to Country
Your Country uses GPS technology to connect users with the traditional custodians of the land, displaying publicly available information about the First Peoples’ Country they are standing on.
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Rural Medical Pathway produces its first doctors
Victoria's sought-after Rural Medical Pathway produces first doctors
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Global Roots, Local Impact
Dupinderjeet Singh Bhullar shares how moving from Punjab to Mildura and studying agribusiness at La Trobe has shaped his passion for agriculture and future career.
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Cultivating Change at Mildura Roundtable
La Trobe University hosted the ‘Cultivating Change’ Roundtable in Mildura, connecting academics and local industry to spark innovation in sustainable agriculture and food.
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New regional scholarships boost university access
La Trobe's new regional scholarships increase access to university
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Chocolates with Purpose
La Trobe has teamed up with the Mildura Chocolate Company, a social enterprise of the Christie Centre Inc., to create custom chocolates to profile regional campuses
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Mildura Families Access Free Autism Assessments
Five Mildura families received free autism assessments thanks to an outreach clinic—breaking down barriers to early diagnosis and showing the power of community collaboration.
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Mildura Open Day gets personal
Your future, your way: Mildura Open Day gets personal.
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Nexus - a supported step into the classroom
For Casey and Peter, Nexus has been a turning point, making a career change to teaching achievable
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Ambitious Regional Growth Strategy unveiled
La Trobe University announces bold, five-year strategy that reinforces commitment to transformative education, pioneering research, industry partnerships and continued investment.
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Anthony, on the cusp of a prosperous accounting career
Anthony's passion for numbers and problem-solving led him to pursue a career in accounting.
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Rose living her dream teaching career in Robinvale
Rose was inspired by her mother to become a teacher.
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Mildura celebrates new wave of skilled graduates
La Trobe's Mildura campus celebrates new cohort of skilled graduates.
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Giving rural Australians improved access to heart health checks
Researchers at La Trobe University, along with a team of regional partners, have been awarded more than $900,000 to co-design a kit for rural Australians to check their heart health at home.
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Lifeline finds a home at La Trobe Mildura
Lifeline is a crisis support hotline that provides 24-hour assistance for suicide prevention with the call centre servicing people in need from across Australia.
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Greg and Eilish embark on care economy careers
By 2050, healthcare and social assistance are projected to become the country's largest employing industry.
Register for our upcoming events.
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Online Digital Health Courses Webinar
Tuesday 10 March 12:00pm
Be a part of the digital transformation of healthcare with La Trobe's 100% Online Graduate Certificate and Master of Digital Health courses. Join our upcoming webinar to discover how you can open doors to growing careers at the intersection of technology and health. Ask questions and get answers directly from the course coordinator during our live Q&A session. Register today. -
Online Data Science Courses Webinar
Tuesday 10 March 05:45pm
Learn to create powerful data-driven solutions with La Trobe's 100% Online Graduate Certificate and Master of Data Science. Join our upcoming webinar to learn about how you can forge a career in this growing industry. Ask questions and get answers directly from the course coordinator during our live Q&A session. Can't attend live? Register, and we'll send you the recording. -
Online Mental Health for Education Information Session
Thursday 12 March 12:15pm
Creative a positive impact on how the mental health issues for students are managed within your school with La Trobe's 100% online Graduate Certificate in Mental Health for Education. Join our upcoming webinar to discover how you can advocate for all students as you advance your career. Ask questions and get answers directly from the course coordinator during our live Q&A session. Register today. -
Online Mental Health Nursing Courses Webinar
Monday 16 March 12:15pm
Develop specialised skills to help you tap into the growing demand for mental health professionals with La Trobe's 100% Online Graduate Certificate and Master of Mental Health courses, and Master of Mental Health Nursing course. Join our upcoming webinar to discover your potential in this rewarding field. Ask questions and get answers directly from the course coordinator during our live Q&A session. Can't attend live? Register, and we'll send you the recording. -
Online Public Health Courses Webinar
Tuesday 17 March 12:15pm
Meet the need for skilled professionals who understand contemporary public health research and practice with La Trobe's 100% Online Graduate Certificate and Master of Public Health courses. Join our upcoming webinar to learn about how you can make a difference in the public health sector. Ask questions and get answers directly from the course coordinator during our live Q&A session. Can't attend live? Register, and we'll send you the recording. -
Futures Day 2026
Saturday 28 March 09:00am
Join La Trobe University and SuniTAFE as we open up the campuses so that you can explore your study options for 2027 and beyond!
The Mallee Series is an annual event that brings together the Mildura community to explore the critical policies, social issues, and opportunities shaping regional Australia.
Launched in 2025 and held each Spring, The Mallee Series sets an annual tradition of thought leadership in Mildura. It creates space for ideas, dialogue, and collaboration, with a focus on the issues that matter most to our region.
Hosted in the Brian Grogan Lecture Theatre at La Trobe University’s Mildura Campus, the event also includes networking opportunities over drinks and refreshments.
If you’d like to join the mailing list and stay informed about future events, please email mildura@latrobe.edu.au.
The Mallee Series 2025: The Role of the Regions in Building A Better Australia
The inaugural event featured a keynote address by La Trobe Chancellor, The Hon. John Brumby AO, who spoke passionately about the role of regional communities in shaping national policy and reform. His lecture, which can be accessed via The Role of the Regions in Building a Better Australia [PDF 317.5 KB], explored the challenges facing the nation and the opportunities for regional cities to lead the way forward.
No upcoming events at the moment. Check back soon.