What is an ‘earth resource’ and why does it matter to Victoria? A new snapshot of the industry details the answer, as well as other lead findings.
Infographic: Quantity of production - 57.4M tonnes, Value of construction activity in Victoria
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Holmesglen Institute course co-ordinator Jan Davis with students at the Royal Children’s Hospital. Credit: RCH Melbourne Creative Studio.
Royal Children’s Hospital & Holmesglen in jobs project for students with disabilities
A partnership between a tertiary training institute and one of Victoria’s biggest hospitals is set to alter the job prospects for disabled students.
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Melbourne start-up Atmo Biosciences clinches international prize
A world-first patented electronic capsule developed in Melbourne to help identify gut disorders takes out top spot in an international competition.
Dr Collette Burke smiling to the camera wearing a red blazer
Shaping our future: meet Victoria’s first Chief Engineer
In January, Dr Collette Burke was appointed as Victoria’s inaugural Chief Engineer. She talks us through her key achievements to date.
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Wearable patch to detect UV rays earns prize for RMIT
A team from Melbourne’s RMIT University has invented an award-winning product to help detect harmful levels of UV radiation that cause melanoma.
Dr Michelle Blachard
Maintaining a mentally healthy workplace
We speak to an expert on how to foster a mentally healthy workplace.
Portrait shot of Dierdre Diamante behind a blue background
Battling the diversity problem in the tech sector
A Q & A with an industry insider: Deirdre Diamante talks barriers and diversity in the tech sector.
San Francisco City Downtown, California
San Francisco calling: Victorian software giant sells for $US1.6 billion
Launched just a decade back, local software company Aconex sold recently for $US1.6 billion. We chart its rise.
Artist impression of High Capacity Metro Train
High capacity trains on track for manufacturing and jobs
Across the High Capacity Metro Trains Project, local workers are getting a go in Victoria’s next manufacturing boom.
AI thriving in Victoria
Victoria is a national leader in artificial intelligence and our economy is reaping the rewards.
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Silo Art Trail: Drive through Australia’s largest outdoor gallery
For a road trip with a quirky art angle, head to the 200 km Silo Art Trail in the Wimmera Mallee.
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Dylan Alcott serves up success secrets for entrepreneurs with disability
Dylan Alcott shares advice on starting a small business, tackling barriers and why it is important to have people with a disability in the workforce.
City skyline of Columbia
Top four reasons to do business with Latin America
Keen to break into Latin America? We show you how.
Two interested people reviewing the Planning and Starting booklet in front of the Small Business Bus
Get your business moving with the Small Business Bus
Could your business do with some free one-on-one advice? Then jump aboard the Small Business Bus.
Scientists Tiffany Bold and Charlotte Iverach with Geological Survey of Victoria Director, Paul McDonald
Victorian Gas Program helping break gender stereotypes
Life for a woman working in the geoscience sector 40 years ago was, quite literally, like entering a minefield. Today the industry is now different.
Men in hard hats amongst the warehouse storing rolls of steel
BlueScope Steel: a super competitive supplier of steel products
BlueScope’s Western Port steel works has reinvented itself to take advantage of the surge in demand for its steel products.
Cheesemaker holding round cheese in the curing room
Alba Cheese continues to make its mark in Tullamarine
WATCH THE VIDEO: Some of the best business ideas are built on age-old family traditions.
Aerial view on skyscrapers of Financial District of Santiago, capital of Chile under early morning fog
Latin American trade spotlight: Santiago office update
Check out the latest trade opportunities in Latin America.
