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Georgina Jerums

Georgina Jerums

Georgina has written across business, travel, property and marketing for two decades, interviewing the likes of Gough Whitlam, Julia Gillard, Alan Joyce and Cathy Freeman. A former reviewer with The Age Cheap Eats, you'll often find Georgina on a quest to locate the perfect single origin espresso or loaf of sourdough. "There's plenty of competition given this IS Melbourne we're talking about," she says.

Artists impression of the Docklands studio  

Making a scene: Victoria’s screen industry attracting global attention

by Georgina Jerums | 17 Dec 2019

Victoria is becoming one of the most desirable filming locations in the world.

Charred walls of the La Mama gutted by fire  

La Mama Theatre set to return to the cultural stage in 2021

by Georgina Jerums | 4 Dec 2019

After fire gutted Carlton's La Mama Theatre last year, we speak to Co-CEO & Creative Director Liz Jones about the rebuild.

Portrait of Tara  

Tackling today’s environmental issues for a better tomorrow

by Georgina Jerums | 27 Nov 2019

Engineer Tara Halliday, one of three women who has received a 2019 Women on Boards scholarship, is helping to reduce our environmental footprint.

Sarah Callil photo  

Engineering change: a chat with Sarah Callil

by Georgina Jerums | 27 Nov 2019

With experience in the mining, oil and gas industries, engineer Sarah Callil is an “agent of change.”

Panoramic view from Mt Buffalo towards the Victorian Alpine valley  

What lies beneath: Victoria’s alps are getting bigger

by Georgina Jerums | 18 Nov 2019

New geological research confirms that thanks to New Zealand, the Victorian Alps are rising.

Dr Drew Barry  

Get to know Dr Drew Berry, the Steven Spielberg of science animation

by Georgina Jerums | 13 Nov 2019

Combining science and cinema to reveal the microscopic worlds inside human bodies - we find out more about the work of biomedical animator Drew Berry.

Scientists inspecting samples  

How Melbourne’s medical precincts are contributing to global health

by Georgina Jerums | 11 Nov 2019

Infectious disease expert Sharon Lewin speaks to us about why Melbourne is leading the race to cure HIV.

Screen of the KneoWorld program  

Taking learning to the next level: Melbourne tech company a global hit

by Georgina Jerums | 29 Oct 2019

With its online education platform KneoWorld being rolled out in schools overseas we speak to a Melbourne tech company on the rise.

Loretta Fallaw.  

Mining for diversity: meet Loretta Fallaw

by Georgina Jerums | 16 Oct 2019

A new mining scholarship aims to help more women, such as Loretta, gain a seat in boardrooms.

Kookaburra Smart Ball.  

The smart ball bowling over the cricketing world

by Georgina Jerums | 10 Oct 2019

Proudly Victorian-made, an innovative microchipped cricket ball has made its world debut at the holy grail of cricket, Lord's.

Photo of Vivienne Nguyen smiling at the camera  

Meet Vivienne Nguyen, new Chair of the Victorian Multicultural Commission

by Georgina Jerums | 7 Oct 2019

Vietnamese refugee Vivienne Nguyen brings 25 years of experience to her role as the new chair of Victoria’s Multicultural Commission.

Global Victoria's In-Conversation Seminar panel.  

State of play: Victoria’s international education sector

by Georgina Jerums | 25 Sep 2019

What does the future hold for our international student sector? We hear from the experts.

QR codes in use  

Colac wins Chinese tourism dollar through digital technology

by Georgina Jerums | 17 Sep 2019

To win over Chinese tourists, Colac is using QR codes to communicate with customers in their language of choice.

Woman examining petri dish and microscope.  

Mum’s the word: saving women’s lives in childbirth

by Georgina Jerums | 12 Sep 2019

A Monash University drug could potentially save the lives of thousands of new mothers.

Sally Capp, Lord Mayor of Melbourne  

Lord Mayor Sally Capp heads up conference to empower female students

by Georgina Jerums | 6 Sep 2019

Sally Capp will present the keynote address at the Future Female conference, focusing on international women studying in Victoria.

Device that won the award  

World-first 3D printer helping advance cancer treatment at Peter Mac wins award

by Georgina Jerums | 3 Sep 2019

One of the world’s most advanced 3D bioprinters has been named product of the year at the recent National Good Design Awards.

Breaking the ground for the Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain trial.  

Australia’s Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel commends world-first hydrogen plant in Victoria

by Georgina Jerums | 29 Aug 2019

Victoria is set to be a global player in hydrogen energy through its new Latrobe Valley coal plant trial.

Jane Harrison of Blak and Bright festival  

Blak & Bright: First Nations Literary Festival is for everyone

by Georgina Jerums | 29 Aug 2019

Festival Director, playwright, novelist & Muruwari woman Jane Harrison chats to us about the festival, First Nations writers, and this year's program.

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