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Front exterior facade of the new Geelong Arts Centre - concrete in the shape of draped theatre curtains

Unveiling the Geelong Arts Centre

by Creative Victoria | 30 Aug 2023

Take a look at Australia’s largest dedicated regional arts centre, bringing a new creative spark to Geelong.

Nilma Darnum football players gathered on a football field  

New lights create a bright future for Darnum Sport

by Sport and Recreation Victoria | 20 Mar 2023

Lighting upgrades for the 125-year-old Nilma Darnum Football Netball Club will strengthen local sport and community ties.

Melbourne Town Hall lit up with different coloured lights at night  

Mad March continues with a packed calendar of events

by Editor | 16 Mar 2023

Throughout March, the state is bursting with a packed calendar of events. Here’s our list of some of the best things to do and see this month.

View of the Australovenator dinosaur museum display.  

Travel back in time in Melbourne Museum’s new garden

by Editor | 14 Mar 2023

Giant prehistoric kangaroos and rare dinosaurs that once roamed Victoria feature in Melbourne Museum’s newest attraction, the Gandel Gondwana Garden.

female construction worker  

Construction jobs for women hit the nail on the head

by Jobs Victoria | 8 Mar 2023

A Jobs Victoria apprentice and trainee initiative is boosting gender diversity in construction.

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Mad March in Melbourne and beyond

by Editor | 8 Mar 2023

Victoria comes alive in March, as the state is bursting with a packed calendar of events.

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Two women challenging how we see the world

by Regional Development Victoria | 8 Mar 2023

To mark International Women’s Day, we profile two women who are working to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive world for women in science.

Man standing in front of a red plane holding an ipad  

Developing the next generation of defence science talent

by Aimee Hughes | 3 Mar 2023

From creating augmented realities to coding new Bluetooth headsets, these Defence Science Institute interns highlight Victoria’s bright future.

Sophia Lazarou  

Orchestrating a high-flying career in the air and on the ground

by Aimee Hughes | 2 Mar 2023

Sophia Lazarou attended her first Avalon Airshow in 2007 as a student volunteer, now she’s back to direct the whole show.

People lining up at Bundy Hal waiting to see live music  

Regional Victoria showcasing equity on International Women’s Day

by Regional Development Victoria | 28 Feb 2023

We’re showcasing equity this International Women’s Day through our investment in inclusive spaces. See how it’s giving a voice to Victorians.

People swimming at Cohuna Beach  

After the floods: Cohuna’s Inland Beach, parks and promenade are back

by Regional Development Victoria | 27 Feb 2023

Though it’s 300 kilometres from a coast, Cohuna has a popular beach. It’s part of a new waterfront development, typical of the town’s creative flair.

Wheelchair  

Victorian designer rethinks wheelchairs with carbon fibre and 3D printing

by Editor | 16 Feb 2023

Melbourne-based Rove Wheelchairs is single-handedly changing the perception and stigma around disability products.

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Medicinal cannabis flowers in Greater Shepparton

by Regional Development Victoria | 23 Jan 2023

VIDEO: 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.

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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