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Ultra Violette Skincare co-founders Ava Matthews and Rebecca Jefferd

Ultra Violette is building a female-led global beauty brand

by Global Victoria | 16 Jan 2023

Beauty aficionados and co-founders, Ava Matthews and Rebecca Jefferd, are on their way to building a global skinscreen brand.

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Medicinal cannabis flowers in Greater Shepparton

by Regional Development Victoria | 23 Jan 2023

Greater Shepparton will soon be home to the lawful production and supply of this plant with therapeutic benefits.

A man and a woman at hot springs in Seabrook  

Warrnambool’s mobile sea change

by Editor | 18 Jan 2023

The owner of the Deep Blue Hotel and Hot Springs, Gene Seabrook, shares how he thinks upcoming mobile coverage improvements will benefit his business.

Divyangana Sharma, Victorian International Student of the Year 2022 speaking at a podium and smiling  

A small contribution making the biggest difference

by Aimee Hughes | 22 Dec 2022

Meet Divyangana Sharma – student, frontline healthcare worker, writer, mental health advocate and Victorian International Student of the Year 2022.

A person on the roof of a house installing solar panels with a clear blue sky in the background  

Whittlesea community groups are leading the charge to renewable energy

by Local Government Victoria | 21 Dec 2022

The Whittlesea Community Energy Transition Project is giving community groups their own renewable energy solutions to help power their facilities.

Kelly Barnes and her faithful kelpies  

For the love of the dog

by Agriculture Victoria | 20 Dec 2022

When we tap into the power of our canine companions, great things are possible.

A vineyard with accomodation  

Festive drops around regional Victoria

by Regional Development Victoria | 19 Dec 2022

Fancy a drink this festive season? Here’s some around regional Victoria that might wet your whistle.

Front view of a display home surrounded by lush trees  

Off-grid housing project promotes sustainable living

by Regional Development Victoria | 16 Dec 2022

A new sustainable, off-grid living project in Bass Coast is aiming to change homeowners’ perceptions about new builds, while creating local jobs.

Budj Bim countryside  

Connection to Country: Traditional Owner experiences in Victoria

by Editor | 15 Dec 2022

There are so many First Peoples led tourism experiences for visitors to explore in Victoria, here's a guide to some highlights.

A pier with lush trees along the boardwalk  

Diving in to restore Princes Pier for future generations

by Editor | 14 Dec 2022

A team of commercial divers is restoring more than 250 piles at Melbourne’s iconic Princes Pier, securing this landmark for future generations.

A Siberian huskey sitting in grass  

Helping Siberian Huskies find their happy home

by Agriculture Victoria | 13 Dec 2022

A group of volunteers are ensuring surrendered Siberian Huskies find a comfortable and loving forever home.

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Building a future for sustainable housing on the Great South Coast

by Regional Development Victoria | 12 Dec 2022

Portland Airport will become the home of FormFlow’s new modular home manufacturing site, with up to 200 homes to be delivered each year.

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Wetland sculptures share stories and spirit of Yorta Yorta Nation

by Regional Development Victoria | 8 Dec 2022

The Yorta Yorta people were the original inhabitants of the Winton Wetlands, now their living culture is being retold in a series of sculptures.

A selection of cut cheeses arranges beautifully with small pops of red fruits  

Glass half full for dairy hub in Mortlake

by Regional Development Victoria | 7 Dec 2022

A former pie factory has been transformed into a major dairy hub, shared between an artisan Victorian cheesemaker and an organic dairy business.

Photograph of Dr Cass Walker smiling, kneeling in a lentil crop against a cloudy sky  

Dr Walker has her finger on the pulse of research

by Agriculture Victoria | 5 Dec 2022

The investment in a new glasshouse and incubation hub at Horsham SmartFarm is welcome news for researchers like Dr Cass Walker.

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