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Keeping watch for plant pests key for biosecurity

by Georgina Jerums | 7 Dec 2020

Agriculture Victoria scientists are keeping our state’s $3.2 billion agricultural sector safe from plant pests. Here’s how.  

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Farmers add ‘drone pilot’ to skill set

by Agriculture Victoria | 17 Aug 2020

Can the hovering of a drone replace the attentive eye of a farmer? Agriculture Victoria discuss a new trial which aims to find out the answer.

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Melbourne medical precinct hosts world-first clinical trial for coronavirus vaccine

by Editor | 4 Jun 2020

Victorian company Nucleus Network was chosen to run world-first clinical trials for a coronavirus vaccine.

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Melbourne joins global fight for COVID-19 vaccine

by Georgina Jerums | 15 May 2020

The race is on to find a vaccine for coronavirus (COVID-19) and Melbourne researchers are leading the way.

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Women in science: closing the gender gap

by Georgina Jerums | 4 Mar 2020

How do you rise to the top in science? We glean advice from four women who have done just that, including Victoria’s Lead Scientist, Amanda Caples.

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Venture capitalism hits its stride in Victoria

by Georgina Jerums | 26 Feb 2020

Find out how a LaunchVic-supported course is nurturing our state’s thriving startup culture.

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Searching for dark matter: Stawell’s gift to the world

by Georgina Jerums | 3 Feb 2020

In the gold mine township of Stawell, about 200 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, researchers are searching for the existence of dark matter.

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Melbourne’s award-winning cancer treatment device

by Georgina Jerums | 23 Jan 2020

Cancer treatment is set to become more accurate thanks to a device created by startup INWENTECH.

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Navigating the chaos of everyday life

by | 11 Dec 2019

Read about the local data company using startup innovation to navigate the chaos of everyday life.

 

’Til the cows come home, celebrating 50 years of farming at Ellinbank

by Agriculture Victoria | 4 Dec 2019

Australia is one of the most efficient dairy producers in the world. We visit Ellinbank, where dairy research & development has been ticking away over

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Tackling today’s environmental issues for a better tomorrow

by Georgina Jerums | 27 Nov 2019

Engineer Tara Halliday, one of three women who has received a 2019 Women on Boards scholarship, is helping to reduce our environmental footprint.

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Engineering change: a chat with Sarah Callil

by Georgina Jerums | 27 Nov 2019

With experience in the mining, oil and gas industries, engineer Sarah Callil is an “agent of change.”

Dr Drew Barry  

Get to know Dr Drew Berry, the Steven Spielberg of science animation

by Georgina Jerums | 13 Nov 2019

Combining science and cinema to reveal the microscopic worlds inside human bodies - we find out more about the work of biomedical animator Drew Berry.

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How Melbourne’s medical precincts are contributing to global health

by Georgina Jerums | 11 Nov 2019

Infectious disease expert Sharon Lewin speaks to us about why Melbourne is leading the race to cure HIV.

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Taking learning to the next level: Melbourne tech company a global hit

by Georgina Jerums | 29 Oct 2019

With its online education platform KneoWorld being rolled out in schools overseas we speak to a Melbourne tech company on the rise.

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The smart ball bowling over the cricketing world

by Georgina Jerums | 10 Oct 2019

Proudly Victorian-made, an innovative microchipped cricket ball has made its world debut at the holy grail of cricket, Lord's.

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Mum’s the word: saving women’s lives in childbirth

by Georgina Jerums | 12 Sep 2019

A Monash University drug could potentially save the lives of thousands of new mothers.

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Student RoboCup training the next generation of innovators

by Editor | 9 Sep 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: This year’s Digital Innovation Festival wrapped up on 6 September. One of the event highlights was the student RoboCup competition.

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