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Emma Bamblett and Megan Van Den Berg
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.
Kamal Grewal, Manjinder Grewal, Aman Grewal.
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.
Samaritan House project upon completion image credit to FormFlow
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.
Jockey raising his arms and happy that he has won the melbourne cup
Victoria races back to life
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
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
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
Studying in Australia gave Alex a unique opportunity to explore his entrepreneurial side. Now his delivery platform is helping businesses in Ballarat.
Screen capture of singers singing via online chat
Connecting through singing in lockdown
Members of a trailblazing community choir have stayed connected in lockdown through online video performances.
Peter smiling at camera with a cow in the background
Exploring many fields in agricultural research
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
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
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
Dr Jackson Yin’s kit home business pivoted online during lockdown, thanks to a $50,000 Business Victoria innovation grant.
Image of steam over bamboo trays. Text overlay - Chefs out West
Around the world on a plate in Maribyrnong
Get a taste of cuisines from around the globe in Melbourne’s west.
Kathrin Longhurst with her portrait of Kate Ceberano
Face to face: the Archibald goes to Gippsland
In a coup for regional Victoria, Gippsland Art Gallery in Sale will host the Archibald Prize 2021 from 8 October.
Person holding a handful of a mix of green and dark olives
The good oil: Corio’s Cobram Estate Olives pumps up export arm
Australia’s largest olive oil producer, headquartered in Corio, is making inroads into Japan, Korea, and the US.
Image of Celina Clarke. Celina is wearing a black jacket and smiling at the camera.
Meet the Chair of the Victorian Premier’s Design Awards
Celina Clarke has been in the design business for over thirty years and says the awards create a benchmark for design excellence.
Maddy outside near colourful flowers
Maddy’s dream job delivers training, experience and security
Maddy Gallagher found herself stuck at a crossroads after finishing Year 12, but she’s now got a job that she loves.
