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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.

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Going up: Moe lift business goes global

by Georgina Jerums | 1 Dec 2021

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.

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.

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Send me an angel: how Susan Oliver AM is backing Victorian business

by Georgina Jerums | 26 Nov 2021

Susan Oliver is a leader in the field and a passionate and committed supporter of women-led startups, helping to drive success.

Buchan Caves  

Growing together – Buchan Caves after the fires

by Regional Development Victoria | 24 Nov 2021

VIDEO: Traditional Owners of Buchan Caves Reserve were severely affected by the 2019/20 bushfires, but rebuilding has embedded cultural practices.

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.

Emma Bamblett and Megan Van Den Berg  

Kinya Lerrk takes Aboriginal Victorians on a sensory journey to Country

by Editor | 16 Nov 2021

With help from a grant from the First Peoples’ Business Support Fund, two artists have repivoted their business to trade through the pandemic.

Kamal Grewal, Manjinder Grewal, Aman Grewal.  

Farming their way - the Grewal family makes history in the Mallee

by Agriculture Victoria | 15 Nov 2021

Twenty years ago, four brothers arrived in Australia from India. Today they head up a major agricultural enterprise in the Victorian Mallee.

Samaritan House project upon completion image credit to FormFlow  

The small homes making a big difference

by Regional Development Victoria | 12 Nov 2021

A Geelong-based manufacturer, a university and a men’s crisis accommodation are paving the way in creating sustainable housing.

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Victoria races back to life

by Editor | 4 Nov 2021

The state is back open for business with the long weekend marking the return of major events in Victoria.

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.

Australia’s oldest wooden tall ship has returned to Victoria Harbour, Docklands.  

Safe harbour: Alma Doepel drops anchor in Melbourne

by Georgina Jerums | 25 Oct 2021

After 10 years and 80,000 hours of painstaking restoration, Australia’s oldest wooden tall ship has returned to Victoria Harbour, Docklands.

Alex Power, founder of Delivr  

A start up success being delivered in Ballarat by young entrepreneur

by Malcolm Roberts | 21 Oct 2021

Studying in Australia gave Alex a unique opportunity to explore his entrepreneurial side. Now his delivery platform is helping businesses in Ballarat.

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Connecting through singing in lockdown

by Anders Furze | 19 Oct 2021

Members of a trailblazing community choir have stayed connected in lockdown through online video performances.

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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'.

The facade of the Prahran Mechanics Institute building  

Mechanics’ Institutes evolving with their communities

by Local Government Victoria | 12 Oct 2021

From humble Scottish beginnings to landmarks around big cities and country towns, Mechanic’s Institutes have been around for over 200 years.

Image of Banksia home which are being manufactured and shipped to Senegal for a German Foreign Aid project  

Campbellfield business hits a home run during the pandemic

by Georgina Jerums | 7 Oct 2021

Dr Jackson Yin’s kit home business pivoted online during lockdown, thanks to a $50,000 Business Victoria innovation grant.

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