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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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Winter getaways in Victoria for a cosy weekend away

by Editor | 21 Jul 2022

Although the weather is frosty, there are so many places in Victoria to explore this winter.

Artists Chris Hume and Simone Thomson standing in front of their Dancing with Creation mural  

Ringwood East mural pays respect to Aboriginal culture

by Office for Suburban Development | 19 Jul 2022

Traditional art and storytelling have always been a part of life for Wurundjeri/Yorta Yorta artist, Simone Thomson.

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Visit Timboon’s gourmet food attractions

by Regional Development Victoria | 11 Jul 2022

Timboon is coming alive as a key Victorian tourism destination with local businesses driving the town’s rejuvenation.

Artist rendering of the exterior of the GovHub including facade artwork: Giramal (shield) Buri-Gutang Djaa (journey) by Natasha Carter  

One building, four storeys, many stories: when Traditional Owners and architects design together

by Regional Development Victoria | 6 Jul 2022

A collaboration led by Traditional Owners working with architects and designers will embed symbolic design features into Bendigo’s new GovHub.

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A Cultural Feast: the iconic Golden Dragon Museum’s new restaurant

by Regional Development Victoria | 1 Jul 2022

VIDEO: A Cultural Feast: the iconic Golden Dragon Museum’s new restaurant.

 

Businesses partner with students to solve tech challenges at SummerTechLIVE

by Editor | 30 Jun 2022

VIDEO: Does your business have a digital technology problem you need help to solve?

 

A bug’s life – becoming a pest management master

by Agriculture Victoria | 21 Jun 2022

Get Back! The man disbanding the beetles from Victoria’s orchards has more than history on his side.

Troy Lovett painting a mural on an old water tower  

Leading communities to a better future

by Regional Development Victoria | 9 Jun 2022

Local leaders are helping Victoria’s regional communities thrive with new projects and ideas.

Exterior photograph of the Bendigo museum with a large gold sparkling banner and image of Elvis Presley  

Events to get you out and about this winter

by Editor | 2 Jun 2022

With a packed calendar of events on offer around the state, there is something to delight Victorians of all ages.

Uncle Frank Laxton conducting the smoking with Aunty Leah Keegan alongside Aboriginal artist and BADAC community member Thomas Marks  

Home is where the community is

by Regional Development Victoria | 1 Jun 2022

The Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative is establishing an Elders' Living Village with the support of the Victorian Government.

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Broadening career horizons for Gippsland students

by Editor | 31 May 2022

Find out how an innovative program is helping students stay at school and improve their job prospects.

Man in white lab coat, sunglasses and blue gloves inspecting one of the growing cannabis plants he is surrounded by  

Cracking the code on medicinal cannabis

by Agriculture Victoria | 17 May 2022

In 2016, Victoria legalised the use of medicinal cannabis, and since then scientists have improved strains to produce better health products.

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Improving digital capability helps retail businesses grow

by Office for Suburban Development | 10 May 2022

Businesses across Melbourne’s South-East have been upskilling and modernising their operations with the Digital Pathways Program.

Evan Winton and Ryan De La Rue  

Trailblazers create the ideal biking escape on Mount Buller

by Editor | 10 May 2022

Trail-building experts Contour Works have upgraded 40 kilometres of trails on Mount Buller and Mount Stirling, creating the ideal biking escape.

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