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Jobs Victoria opening career doors at Pan Pacific
WATCH THE VIDEO: Job-seekers facing barriers to employment are being assisted to find work through Jobs Victoria services.
Facade of the J-ward in Ararat
Jail time: museums award win for former Ararat prison and asylum
Discover an award-winning tourism site with a dark past run by Ararat volunteers.
Ignite your innovation, our collaboration, Victoria's future
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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, curved 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.
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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.
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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 commissioners, 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
Clara Gaff portrait shot
Melbourne genomics professor wins Women in Leadership award
Clara Gaff is spearheading efforts to tackle genetic heart, kidney, cancer, deafness and neurological conditions.
