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Whittlesea community groups are leading the charge to renewable energy

by Local Government Victoria | 21 Dec 2022

The Whittlesea Community Energy Transition Project is giving community groups their own renewable energy solutions to help power their facilities.

A selection of cut cheeses arranges beautifully with small pops of red fruits  

Glass half full for dairy hub in Mortlake

by Regional Development Victoria | 7 Dec 2022

A former pie factory has been transformed into a major dairy hub, shared between an artisan Victorian cheesemaker and an organic dairy business.

Photograph of Dr Cass Walker smiling, kneeling in a lentil crop against a cloudy sky  

Dr Walker has her finger on the pulse of research

by Agriculture Victoria | 5 Dec 2022

The investment in a new glasshouse and incubation hub at Horsham SmartFarm is welcome news for researchers like Dr Cass Walker.

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Victorian summer events guide

by Editor | 1 Dec 2022

With summer in full swing there is no shortage of must-see events across Victoria.

 

Charlton’s charming art deco Rex Theatre reopens

by Regional Development Victoria | 30 Nov 2022

The beloved 1930s picture theatre has reopened with a new backstage so it can play host to so much more than movies.

 

Being creative and recycling quarry land

by Lewis Hill | 27 Oct 2022

VIDEO: A disused quarry in the Otway Ranges is being transformed into a creative space to inspire future generations of architects and designers.

Exterior photograph of Clunes Town Hall, a two story cream building with arches windows and a clock at the top  

Clunes in the good books

by Regional Development Victoria | 13 Oct 2022

Located halfway between Ballarat and Maryborough, Clunes’ Town Hall is continuing to make a positive impact on the town’s community spirit.

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Transforming breast cancer screening with artificial intelligence

by Editor | 11 Oct 2022

Computers that can quickly and accurately identify cancer patterns have the potential to save lives and transform the breast screening process.

Side by side pf two photos - on the left is Lana Russel outside smiling on a sunny day, on the right is Lee Manning in front of an SES truck and holding her SES uniform  

Celebrating Australasian Women in Emergencies Day

by Agriculture Victoria | 10 Oct 2022

Today, on Australasian Women in Emergencies Day, we're honouring the valuable contribution of women in emergency management and disaster resilience.

Exterior photograph of Warrenbayne Hall, a cream coloured building on a sunny day  

Local hall lifts community spirit

by Regional Development Victoria | 5 Oct 2022

With just over 150 residents, Warrenbayne’s tight-knit community is brought together through the revamp of its community hall.

Truck driving through a mine  

Building a lab to shine a light on dark matter

by Regional Development Victoria | 3 Oct 2022

Adapt and overcome was the motto of the team from HTROON constructions, which last month handed over the keys to the Stawell Underground Physics Lab.

Photo of Carlton AFLW player Lucy McEvoy outside on a sunny day about to catch a yellow football that is mid air  

Zena Sport gearing up inclusive protection for athletes

by Editor | 28 Sep 2022

When former AFL player Brad Johnson and partner Donna Johnson noticed a lack of protective gear for female athletes, they decided to fill the gap.

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Lauriston Hall better than ever

by Regional Development Victoria | 26 Sep 2022

The Lauriston Hall has been serving the local community for almost 100 years with recent upgrades providing more ways to connect.

An exterior group shot at the opening of the portable animal health testing laboratory in Dili  

Australian lab operating in Timor-Leste a winner for animal health

by Agriculture Victoria | 20 Sep 2022

In Timor-Leste, Agriculture Victoria is helping to safe-guard Australia from international biosecurity risks – and it’s already paying dividends.

Exterior photograph of the Garvoc Community on a sunny day  

Garvoc pays tribute to CFA volunteer who campaigned for new community hall

by Regional Development Victoria | 19 Sep 2022

A Victorian community pays tribute to former CFA volunteer who campaigned for a new community hub following the 2018 St Patrick Day bushfires.

 

Honouring our unsung heroes – sports volunteers

by Editor | 15 Sep 2022

VIDEO: There’s a real magic about community sport and active recreation, but the magic wouldn’t happen without community sport volunteers.

View from high up, looking down over the Bundy Hall and land surrounding as the sun rises on the horizon  

Community hall instrumental to live music in Gippsland

by Regional Development Victoria | 14 Sep 2022

What started as a small hall in the middle of a cow paddock is now turning Victoria’s country live music scene on its head.

Local Jobs First Commissioner, Moana Weir smiling at the camera  

Commissioner pursues a fair playing field in tricky times

by Jobs Victoria | 30 Aug 2022

Fairness starts with listening for Victoria’s new Local Jobs First Commissioner, Moana Weir.

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