The beloved 1930s picture theatre has reopened with a new backstage so it can play host to so much more than movies.
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Exterior photograph of Clunes Town Hall, a two story cream building with arches windows and a clock at the top
Clunes in the good books
Located halfway between Ballarat and Maryborough, Clunes’ Town Hall is continuing to make a positive impact on the town’s community spirit.
Photograph of Adjunct Associate Professor Helen Frazer standing at a podium in front of a microphone smiling
Transforming breast cancer screening with artificial intelligence
Computers that can quickly and accurately identify cancer patterns have the potential to save lives and transform the breast screening process.
Side by side pf two photos - on the left is Lana Russel outside smiling on a sunny day, on the right is Lee Manning in front of an SES truck and holding her SES uniform
Celebrating Australasian Women in Emergencies Day
Today, on Australasian Women in Emergencies Day, we're honouring the valuable contribution of women in emergency management and disaster resilience.
Exterior photograph of Warrenbayne Hall, a cream coloured building on a sunny day
Local hall lifts community spirit
With just over 150 residents, Warrenbayne’s tight-knit community is brought together through the revamp of its community hall.
Photo of Carlton AFLW player Lucy McEvoy outside on a sunny day about to catch a yellow football that is mid air
Zena Sport gearing up inclusive protection for athletes
When former AFL player Brad Johnson and partner Donna Johnson noticed a lack of protective gear for female athletes, they decided to fill the gap.
Interior photograph of band performing on stage under red lights with an audience sitting at dining tables watching
Lauriston Hall better than ever
The Lauriston Hall has been serving the local community for almost 100 years with recent upgrades providing more ways to connect.
An exterior group shot at the opening of the portable animal health testing laboratory in Dili
Australian lab operating in Timor-Leste a winner for animal health
In Timor-Leste, Agriculture Victoria is helping to safe-guard Australia from international biosecurity risks – and it’s already paying dividends.
Exterior photograph of the Garvoc Community on a sunny day
Garvoc pays tribute to CFA volunteer who campaigned for new community hall
A Victorian community pays tribute to former CFA volunteer who campaigned for a new community hub following the 2018 St Patrick Day bushfires.
View from high up, looking down over the Bundy Hall and land surrounding as the sun rises on the horizon
Community hall instrumental to live music in Gippsland
What started as a small hall in the middle of a cow paddock is now turning Victoria’s country live music scene on its head.
View of West Gippsland looking across green and yellow hills and trees, the sky filled with clouds
Breaking the seven-year itch
Making the move to regional Victoria and leaving behind your friends and family can be filled with uncertainty, but also great satisfaction.
Local Jobs First Commissioner, Moana Weir smiling at the camera
Commissioner pursues a fair playing field in tricky times
Fairness starts with listening for Victoria’s new Local Jobs First Commissioner, Moana Weir.
View of Greensborough Hockey Club Pavillion
Building community through sport in Greensborough
Find out how a new multi-purpose pavilion is transforming hockey and connecting community.
Collage of three photos featuring: Victoria Fitzgerald, Rami Eid and Jessica Hunt
Careers STEM from curiosity
For National Science Week 2022, six scientists working across the resources sector highlight what inspired them and their careers.
Neil with his FC Holden purchased in 1998, nearly identical to his first Holden purchased in 1965.
Holden’s history and legacy lives on in Gippsland
The story behind the Trafalgar Holden Museum in central Gippsland started off with one man and his shed of Holden heritage motor cars.
Euroa Community Cinema post refurbishments
A small-town cinema making a big difference
A cinema in the rural town of Euroa in the state’s north-east is a beloved venue that unites the community and brings people together.
Side by side photo of library bookshelves. On the left is the old lighting and darkened bookshelves, on the left is the new lighting and brightly lit shelves
The future is bright at the Mechanics’ Institute in Prahran
In 2021 the Victorian Government announced $100,000 in grants from the Public Libraries Funding Program for the 10 Mechanics’ Institutes offering libr
Overhead view of Shimroth Thomas, international student graduate and founder of Melbourne start-up Phycoforms, and a series of the building materials he made
Seaweed offers new sustainable building approach
A Melbourne start-up designing building materials using seaweed residue as a replacement for cement is in the early stages of testing and development.
