After the October 2022 floods, an army of local volunteers sprang into action to help get the Mooroopna community back on its feet.
Lots of people helping cleaning up after the floods
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Victorian Pride Centre - Fitzroy Street View
The Victorian Pride Centre: Design award of the year
The VPC is the first purpose-built centre for Australia's LGBTIQ+ communities. It’s a place to invent new futures, while honouring the difficult past.
Pamela Knudsen is a mature woman wearing a bright coloured top and glasses
Pamela finds her dream job
57-year-old mum of 6, Pamela Knudsen, went from struggling to make ends meet to landing her dream job, with the support of her Jobs Victoria mentor.
Head grower Jon Murphy picking fruit off the vine
Flavorite: A juicy cut above the rest
Juicy tomatoes straight off the vine at Flavorite’s new multi-million dollar glasshouse are making their way to households across Australia.
A person on the roof of a house installing solar panels with a clear blue sky in the background
Whittlesea community groups are leading the charge to renewable energy
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
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
The investment in a new glasshouse and incubation hub at Horsham SmartFarm is welcome news for researchers like Dr Cass Walker.
Photograph of four Australian swimmers in bright yellow jackets smiling and holding each others hands in the air in victory
Victorian summer events guide
With summer in full swing there is no shortage of must-see events across Victoria.
Charlton’s charming art deco Rex Theatre reopens
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
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
Located halfway between Ballarat and Maryborough, Clunes’ Town Hall is continuing to make a positive impact on the town’s community spirit.
Photograph of Adjunct Associate Professor Helen Frazer standing at a podium in front of a microphone smiling
Transforming breast cancer screening with artificial intelligence
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
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
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
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
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.
Interior photograph of band performing on stage under red lights with an audience sitting at dining tables watching
Lauriston Hall better than ever
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
In Timor-Leste, Agriculture Victoria is helping to safe-guard Australia from international biosecurity risks – and it’s already paying dividends.
