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Installation View - Piinpi: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion

A regional art tour: 5 galleries to visit this summer

by Georgina Jerums | 10 Dec 2020

In the mood for a cultural fix over the holiday season? Look no further. These five regional galleries have you sorted.

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Young trainees eye careers in booming community sector

by Editor | 26 Jun 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: A group of trainees have taken the first steps in their new careers through the Jobs Victoria Community Traineeship Pilot Program.

Birds eye view of city of Santiago during sun rise  

Latin moves: doing business with Latin America

by Georgina Jerums | 25 Jun 2019

Find out why Latin America is heating up for Victorian trade and investment prospects.

Jane Burton Portrait  

Digging it: Meet one woman in mining who’s making her mark

by Georgina Jerums | 21 Jun 2019

Mining has traditionally been a male-dominated sector, but here’s one woman who’s levelling the playing field.

Aerial shot of Fishermans bend in Melbourne, Victoria  

Fishermans Bend: Australia's largest urban renewal project

by Georgina Jerums | 19 Jun 2019

About 80,000 jobs and 80,000 homes are targeted to be created by 2050 at Fishermans Bend.

Visual representation of the winning innovation, curved concrete bridge  

Local science takes centre stage

by Georgina Jerums | 17 Jun 2019

It’s fun. It’s high stakes and it celebrates Victoria’s thriving science scene. It’s veski’s fast smarts innovation program.

Rochelle  

Meet Victoria’s 2019 Woman Manufacturer of the Year

by Georgina Jerums | 13 Jun 2019

A leading light in the production of cancer diagnostic instruments, Rochelle Avinu was recognised at the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame awards.

Portrait Nicholas Orchowski  

Meet Victoria’s 2019 Young Manufacturer of the Year

by Georgina Jerums | 13 Jun 2019

Find out how a 32-year-old engineer is adding value to our state’s aircraft manufacturing sector.

Photo of Elly Patira  

National Reconciliation Week spotlight – interview with Elly Patira

by Georgina Jerums | 29 May 2019

During National Reconciliation Week we speak with Elly Patira, director of Aboriginal affairs at the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Victoria.

Architect's impression of Shipwreck Coast along the coast of Cape Otway and Port Fairy in Victoria  

Meet Victoria’s Government Architect

by Georgina Jerums | 29 May 2019

We spoke with Jill Garner, Victoria’s Government Architect, about her background and role.

female players kicking a football  

New female facilities for the Wheelers Hill sports community

by Editor | 24 May 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: Wheelers Hill’s footballers and cricketers have welcomed the opening of dedicated female facilities at their local pavilion.

Panel discussion with the commissioners, from left to right, Brett Stevens Michelle Wade Adam Cunneen Tim Dillon  

In conversation with Victoria’s Commissioners to Asia

by Georgina Jerums | 23 May 2019

Victoria’s four Asia-based Commissioners recently participated in a panel discussion. Discover what we learnt from being in attendance.

Harness horse racing. Jockey on a two wheeled cart which is attached to the horse. Crowds in the background  

Country racing: helping attract visitors to regional communities across Victoria

by Editor | 22 May 2019

Victoria’s 100 + country racing clubs are having a resurgence. Find out more about the regional communities benefiting from regional racing

Clara Gaff portrait shot  

Melbourne genomics professor wins Women in Leadership award

by Georgina Jerums | 17 Apr 2019

Clara Gaff is spearheading efforts to tackle genetic heart, kidney, cancer, deafness and neurological conditions.

Anthea sitting down at a table in a restaurant  

Food & Wine Festival highlights, CEO interview

by Gillian Saxon | 17 Apr 2019

Recently appointed Food and Wine Victoria CEO, Anthea Loucas Bosha reflects on her first year at the helm of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.

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