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Fighting the pandemic: Melbourne test breakthrough

by Georgina Jerums | 2 Dec 2021

Local researchers have created a finger prick test that can reveal your level of immunity and establish whether you may need a COVID-19 booster shot.

Jarad Daniels  

Carbon capture explainer

by Georgina Jerums | 29 Nov 2021

On the back of the COP26 in Glasgow, Jarad Daniels, the new CEO of the Melbourne-headquartered Global CCS Institute, talks carbon capture trends.

Pollinator  

Bee-ing forewarned is bee-ing forearmed

by Agriculture Victoria | 17 Nov 2021

An old saying goes, a little knowledge is a good thing. When it comes to stopping biosecurity threats to Australia it’s a great thing.

Dr Graeme Cook, Victoria’s Chief Vet  

Animal well-being: a chat with Victoria’s Chief Vet, Dr Graeme Cooke

by Georgina Jerums | 4 Nov 2021

In a talent win, the UK’s former Deputy Chief Vet is now our Chief Vet, helping to keep Victoria safe on the animal health and biosecurity frontline.

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Exploring many fields in agricultural research

by Agriculture Victoria | 18 Oct 2021

Senior scientist Dr Peter Moate recently retired, but in his 42 year career he contributed to world-leading research in agriculture & medicine.

Dave Timm - CEO of Red Marble  

Red Marble AI: a Melbourne artificial intelligence superstar

by Georgina Jerums | 13 Oct 2021

Find out how a local company is connected to Steven Spielberg’s film, 'Minority Report'.

World's first eye imaging device wins Premier's Design Award  

World-first eye imaging device wins Victorian Premier's Design Award

by Georgina Jerums | 6 Jul 2021

Cobalt Design in North Melbourne has taken out the Victorian Premier’s Design Award’s top honour for a revolutionary eye testing machine.

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Rural Assistance Commissioner Peter Tuohey taking the pulse of rural recovery

by Georgina Jerums | 6 May 2021

Helping Victorian farmers face challenges such as droughts, floods and bushfires are all in a day’s work for this experienced man of the land.

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Turning up the dial on fruit production

by Agriculture Victoria | 26 Apr 2021

In a world first, scientists in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley take inspiration from sundials to reap rewards for fruit growers and consumers.

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Researchers fast heading towards carbon neutral dairy farm

by Agriculture Victoria | 20 Apr 2021

Scientists aiming for the world’s first carbon neutral dairy farm in West Gippsland find new ways to use excess energy the farm generates.

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Skilled migrant healthcare worker made a difference on Melbourne’s COVID-19 frontline

by Georgina Jerums | 22 Mar 2021

Dr Andrew Wang is a medical professional with a skilled migrant visa working at Sunshine Hospital in Melbourne’s West.

Collection of blush pears  

Pears that blush are ripe for premium overseas markets

by Agriculture Victoria | 15 Mar 2021

Researchers at Agriculture Victoria’s Tatura SmartFarm discovered how much light is needed by blush pears to produce their red colour.

Engineers inspecting core samples  

Higher ground: how three Victorian women are making their mark in the resources sector

by Georgina Jerums | 5 Mar 2021

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’re giving a shout-out to three women who are ground-breaking…. in every sense of the word.

Beach shoreline  

Climate change action in Europe points to opportunities for Victoria

by Lewis Hill | 3 Mar 2021

Some of Europe’s most industrial areas have an approach to net zero emissions that may have pointers for Victoria.

Chau Tran with Bio Colostrum products  

Vitamin business booms for Melbourne Vietnamese migrant

by Georgina Jerums | 5 Feb 2021

Nominated by the Victorian Government for a business migration visa, Chau Tran has launched an export company, working with South Gippsland Dairy.

Mat Bowtell  

Meet the Phillip Island engineer delivering free 3D-printed hands to the world

by Regional Development Victoria | 4 Feb 2021

Phillip Island based engineer, Mat Bowtell, made an unusual choice after he was retrenched from the automotive industry – he decided to work for free.

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Meet Dr Kyla Finlay, Victoria’s Locust Commissioner

by Georgina Jerums | 28 Jan 2021

Locust plagues may sound biblical but they’re a real and present threat to Aussie farmers.

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Swooping in to improve healthcare access in regional Victoria

by Regional Development Victoria | 18 Jan 2021

Where fast & safe medical testing has become more important than ever, now is the time to improve how we deliver medical supplies. Why not use drones?

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