In January, Dr Collette Burke was appointed as Victoria’s inaugural Chief Engineer. She talks us through her key achievements to date.
Dr Collette Burke smiling to the camera wearing a red blazer
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.
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Wearable patch to detect UV rays earns prize for RMIT
A team from Melbourne’s RMIT University has invented an award-winning product to help detect harmful levels of UV radiation that cause melanoma.
Dr Michelle Blachard
Maintaining a mentally healthy workplace
We speak to an expert on how to foster a mentally healthy workplace.
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Battling the diversity problem in the tech sector
A Q & A with an industry insider: Deirdre Diamante talks barriers and diversity in the tech sector.
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San Francisco calling: Victorian software giant sells for $US1.6 billion
Launched just a decade back, local software company Aconex sold recently for $US1.6 billion. We chart its rise.
AI thriving in Victoria
Victoria is a national leader in artificial intelligence and our economy is reaping the rewards.
Brim
Silo Art Trail: Drive through Australia’s largest outdoor gallery
For a road trip with a quirky art angle, head to the 200 km Silo Art Trail in the Wimmera Mallee.
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Top four reasons to do business with Latin America
Keen to break into Latin America? We show you how.
Two interested people reviewing the Planning and Starting booklet in front of the Small Business Bus
Get your business moving with the Small Business Bus
Could your business do with some free one-on-one advice? Then jump aboard the Small Business Bus.
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Alba Cheese continues to make its mark in Tullamarine
WATCH THE VIDEO: Some of the best business ideas are built on age-old family traditions.
Aerial view on skyscrapers of Financial District of Santiago, capital of Chile under early morning fog
Latin American trade spotlight: Santiago office update
Check out the latest trade opportunities in Latin America.
International Students playing soccer with Victoria Police
International uni students and Victoria Police connect with a soccer friendly
WATCH THE VIDEO: Sport is a great icebreaker, as proved by a game at Melbourne City Football Club between Victoria Police and international students.
Neon lights at Shinjuku which is one of Tokyo's business districts with many international corporate headquarters located here
Trade tips from Adam Cunneen, Victorian Commissioner to Japan & Korea
Adam Cunneen, Victoria’s Commissioner to Japan and Korea reveals his top advice when seeking to trade and invest within such diverse markets.
Students from Galen College in front of NASA sign
STEM spotlight: rural students win big at ‘Robotics Olympics’
Wangaratta secondary students have beaten 600 other teams to take out one of just six highly-coveted 2018 Service Awards at the ‘Robotics Olympics’.
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A chat with…the Victorian Commissioner to Japan and Korea, Adam Cunneen
Adam Cunneen shares an insider’s view on how Victorian businesses can best engage with the two countries.
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Farm focus: $12 million digital agriculture trial underway
A Victorian Government digital agriculture initiative to trial Internet of Things technology is looking to help future-proof Victoria’s farming.
Greenhouse of medicinal cannabis. The farmers in white suits pruning the crop
Victoria set to become the nation’s medicinal cannabis hotspot
A $16 million investment is helping position Victoria as the country’s main hub for medicinal cannabis.
Aaron Foley presenting on stage at the 2018 Victorian Creative Summit
Direct from Detroit: meet Aaron Foley
Detroit’s chief storyteller, Aaron Foley, explains how the simple, yet powerful act of storytelling can help bring communities together.
