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Sailors Grave sets sail on new adventure

by Editor | 15 Apr 2021

VIDEO: After the 2019 bushfires, the couple behind Sailors Grave brewery are finally about to realise their ambition of building a tourist destination

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Midsumma Festival highlights: celebrating diversity in Melbourne

by Georgina Jerums | 19 Apr 2021

A selection of six of the best events from a thoroughly stellar line-up, happening at Midsumma Festival between 19 April and 5 May.

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A Super Full Moon rising for Melbourne’s nocturnal winter festival

by Georgina Jerums | 8 Apr 2021

When the moon rises above the horizon from 26 May to 6 June, the city of Melbourne will come alive after dark with a new winter festival.

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Golden opportunities for a memorable regional trip

by Lewis Hill | 1 Apr 2021

A new guide for prospectors has just been released, full of tips and tricks for anyone interested in having some fossicking fun.

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From Holocaust survivor to iconic artist: Mirka Mora retrospective opens in St Kilda

by Georgina Jerums | 25 Mar 2021

Mirka Mora’s famously colourful, uplifting art spanning a 70-year career celebrates love, hope and resilience.

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Skilled migrant healthcare worker made a difference on Melbourne’s COVID-19 frontline

by Georgina Jerums | 22 Mar 2021

Dr Andrew Wang is a medical professional with a skilled migrant visa working at Sunshine Hospital in Melbourne’s West.

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Cooking up a career in Mamma’s Kitchen

by Jobs Victoria | 19 Mar 2021

This community kitchen is giving women from Flemington and Ascot Vale valuable cooking skills and experience while helping those in need.

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Pears that blush are ripe for premium overseas markets

by Agriculture Victoria | 15 Mar 2021

Researchers at Agriculture Victoria’s Tatura SmartFarm discovered how much light is needed by blush pears to produce their red colour.

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In conversation with… disability advocate, Eva Sifis

by Georgina Jerums | 10 Mar 2021

What’s it like to live and work with an acquired brain injury? Eva Sifis, Small Business Ministerial Council member gives us an insight.

 

Dreams come true for Mallacoota’s Greek Soul Food

by Editor | 9 Mar 2021

VIDEO: The Mallacoota bushfires destroyed Carol & Paul family business, but a grant from the Victorian Government helped them get back on their feet.

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Higher ground: how three Victorian women are making their mark in the resources sector

by Georgina Jerums | 5 Mar 2021

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’re giving a shout-out to three women who are ground-breaking…. in every sense of the word.

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Climate change action in Europe points to opportunities for Victoria

by Lewis Hill | 3 Mar 2021

Some of Europe’s most industrial areas have an approach to net zero emissions that may have pointers for Victoria.

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Lights, Camera, Action! ACMI reopens after major development

by Georgina Jerums | 22 Feb 2021

VIDEO: The new and improved Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) at Federation Square is now open. Take our tour.

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Storytowns adds another dimension to regional Victoria with interactive audio tours

by Joss Roche | 11 Feb 2021

After years working in radio and travelling around the world, Jarrod Pickford returned to regional Victoria and realised his passion was storytelling.

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Come From Away raises the curtain in Melbourne to standing ovations

by Editor | 9 Feb 2021

After its first season was cut short in 2020 due to coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions, Come From Away has made an emotional return to the stage.

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