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Mental health will be on everyone’s mind at this ignite event
The ignite event series is working with business to reaffirm Victoria as the nation’s knowledge capital.
Internal view of the flinders st clocks
Artisan trades contribute to restoration of Flinders St Station
Flinders Street Station has been undergoing a massive restoration over the last few years. Find out about the specialised trades involved.
Rosa Crnov smiling, sitting outdoors, green tree in background.
Meet Victoria’s Chief Plant Health Officer
Protecting Victoria’s crop and horticulture industries is all in a day’s work for Dr Rosa Crnov.
Experience a cultural revolution at Melbourne Museum
WATCH THE VIDEO: Step back in time to the swinging sixties at Melbourne Museum’s latest showstopper.
Potrait shot of Andrew Jackomos
Meet Andrew Jackomos, a NAIDOC Week interview
In celebration of NAIDOC Week, we speak with Andrew Jackomos, Executive Director of the Aboriginal Economic Development branch within the Department.
Immigration Museum inks a new direction
Take a tattoo trip around the world from Samoa to Japan and back to Melbourne at the Immigration Museum’s latest show.
Farmers walking on their land
A new resource to help landowners and mineral explorers
A new pilot program allowing for improved negotiation between landowners & mineral explorers has been welcomed in regional Victoria.
Jane Burton Portrait
Digging it: Meet one woman in mining who’s making her mark
Mining has traditionally been a male-dominated sector, but here’s one woman who’s levelling the playing field.
Visual representation of the winning innovation, cureved concrete bridge
Local science takes centre stage
It’s fun. It’s high stakes and it celebrates Victoria’s thriving science scene. It’s veski’s fast smarts innovation program.
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Meet Victoria’s 2019 Woman Manufacturer of the Year
A leading light in the production of cancer diagnostic instruments, Rochelle Avinu was recognised at the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame awards.
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Meet Victoria’s 2019 Young Manufacturer of the Year
Find out how a 32-year-old engineer is adding value to our state’s aircraft manufacturing sector.
National Reconciliation Week spotlight – interview with Elly Patira
During National Reconciliation Week we speak with Elly Patira, director of Aboriginal affairs at the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Victoria.
female players kicking a football
New female facilities for the Wheelers Hill sports community
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 commisioners, from left to right, Brett Stevens Michelle Wade Adam Cunneen Tim Dillon
In conversation with Victoria’s Commissioners to Asia
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
Victoria’s 100 + country racing clubs are having a resurgence. Find out more about the regional communities benefiting from regional racing
Wall panel at the exhibition. Lights spell out 'Love your Guts'
Go with your gut at Melbourne Museum’s new exhibition
WATCH THE VIDEO: Journey into the fascinating, hidden depths of the gut at Melbourne Museum’s latest show.
Clara Gaff potrait shot
Melbourne genomics professor wins Women in Leadership award
Clara Gaff is spearheading efforts to tackle genetic heart, kidney, cancer, deafness and neurological conditions.
