Read how a social enterprise in regional Victoria is thriving, thanks to a partnership with the Victorian Government and some tasty products!
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Retail & Hospitality
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Taking Victorian cool climate wines to the world
Victorian Government funding is helping to put Victorian regions on the international wine appreciation map.
An artists' rendering of the revamped penguin parade visitor centre with people walking around the outside
Local workers suiting up for penguin parade revamp
Phillip Island Nature Park’s $58 million revamp of the Penguin Parade Visitor Centre is set to benefit more than just the penguins.
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Recipe for startup a success for Free to Feed
Melbourne-based not-for-profit social enterprise Free to Feed is helping to kickstart 60 other local startups. Here’s how.
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Five minutes with… Maggie Zhou, Australia and New Zealand Managing Director of Alibaba Group
Maggie Zhou, Australia and New Zealand Managing Director of Alibaba Group, is the inaugural Victorian Government Honorary Business Ambassador.
Anthony Eisen and Rick Molnar
Afterpay and Touchcorp merger paves the way for international expansion
Victorian fintechs Afterpay and Touchcorp have merged, and are now taking their innovative shop now, pay later service global.
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Melbourne start-up iSignthis enters Europe
Melbourne-based iSignthis is fast earning a global reputation for enhancing online payment security.
Mitch Watson and Brylie Rankine holding up bottles from the company whilst smiling towards camera
Daylesford and Hepburn Mineral Springs Co. driving local economy
Daylesford and Hepburn Mineral Springs Co. has expanded to include global exports, innovation products and a sustainable approach.
Martin Hosking standing in front of a wall of artistic photos looking to the left of camera
Redbubble on the rise after ASX float
It’s been a year of major milestones for Australia’s biggest consumer tech company Redbubble which is celebrating its 10th birthday.
Jordan Murray, Sean Woodhouse and Kate Reid cutting a ribbon outside the cafe
Melbourne tech startup Supp to help relieve hospitality’s biggest headache
Supp co-founder Jordan Murray and Kate Murray experienced one of the hospitality industry’s biggest pain points—finding and maintaining staff.
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Victorian-based online retailer Kogan deemed most mobile ready
Melbourne-based online electronics retailer Kogan has been deemed the most mobile ready Australian brand.
