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Victoria leads the industrial design pack
Meet RMIT University’s Tim Lutton, named Design Institute of Australia’s Industrial Design Graduate of the Year.
Putting Victorian red meat on international tables
Andrew Cox, who heads up international markets at Meat and Livestock Australia, speaks about new markets while managing the impact of the pandemic.
Tiny Talbot is big on active community
New outdoor gym equipment in Talbot in Victoria’s north-west is being taken up enthusiastically by the community, improving health and connections.
Fighting the pandemic: Melbourne test breakthrough
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.
Going up: Moe lift business goes global
Moe GP Lindsay Wakefield has morphed into a market-leading manufacturer, selling custom lifts to the US, Japan, South East Asia and the Middle East.
Carbon capture explainer
On the back of the COP26 in Glasgow, Jarad Daniels, the new CEO of the Melbourne-headquartered Global CCS Institute, talks carbon capture trends.
Send me an angel: how Susan Oliver AM is backing Victorian business
Susan Oliver is a leader in the field and a passionate and committed supporter of women-led startups, helping to drive success.
Growing together – Buchan Caves after the fires
VIDEO: Traditional Owners of Buchan Caves Reserve were severely affected by the 2019/20 bushfires, but rebuilding has embedded cultural practices.
Bee-ing forewarned is bee-ing forearmed
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.
Kinya Lerrk takes Aboriginal Victorians on a sensory journey to Country
With help from a grant from the First Peoples’ Business Support Fund, two artists have repivoted their business to trade through the pandemic.
Farming their way - the Grewal family makes history in the Mallee
Twenty years ago, four brothers arrived in Australia from India. Today they head up a major agricultural enterprise in the Victorian Mallee.
The small homes making a big difference
A Geelong-based manufacturer, a university and a men’s crisis accommodation are paving the way in creating sustainable housing.
Victoria races back to life
The state is back open for business with the long weekend marking the return of major events in Victoria.
Animal well-being: a chat with Victoria’s Chief Vet, Dr Graeme Cooke
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.
Safe harbour: Alma Doepel drops anchor in Melbourne
After 10 years and 80,000 hours of painstaking restoration, Australia’s oldest wooden tall ship has returned to Victoria Harbour, Docklands.
A start up success being delivered in Ballarat by young entrepreneur
Studying in Australia gave Alex a unique opportunity to explore his entrepreneurial side. Now his delivery platform is helping businesses in Ballarat.
Connecting through singing in lockdown
Members of a trailblazing community choir have stayed connected in lockdown through online video performances.