The Spring Racing Carnival is a Victorian manufacturer’s time to shine with bespoke fashion headwear and socks to food, wine and transport.
6 horses racing near the finishing line
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Melbourne takes centre stage in Hong Kong design event
Melbourne has been selected as the 2018 partner city for Asia’s annual flagship design industry event.
Alan Duffy
Astrophysicist Alan Duffy unravels the mysteries of science
Swinburne University’s Alan Duffy has taken out the Australian Museum’s 2018 Eureka Prize for science journalism.
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Corporate volunteerism proves a smart business move
More organisations are realising that corporate volunteering makes both social and economic sense.
Infographic: Quantity of production - 57.4M tonnes, Value of construction activity in Victoria
Earth Resources industry booming in Victoria
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.
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Agriculture on show
The Royal Melbourne Show is a beloved Melbourne event. This year Agriculture Victoria are one of the sponsors. We capture some of the highlights.
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.
Man holding a tablet like invention
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.
Female worker in construction gear standing in front of a ute of a
West Gate Tunnel Project provides construction opportunities for women
Victoria's construction boom has created opportunities for women working on this major project in Melbourne's west.
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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.
Inflatable Astronaut with pink lighting
White Night rides into Bendigo
WATCH THE VIDEO: Bendigo was in celebration mode recently, with not one but two major events, and we were there to capture the highlights.
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Gumbuya World theme park expansion to boost jobs and tourism
WATCH THE VIDEO: Regional Victorian theme park, Gumbaya World, last week announced stages two and three of a major redevelopment project.
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.
Phillip Island Chocolate Factory
Father’s Day gift guide
Buy local this Father’s Day to support Victorian businesses
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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.
