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Business Insights with Mark Rubbo, MD, Readings Bookshops

by Georgina Jerums | 12 May 2020

VIDEO: Like many businesses right now, online trading for Readings is key to survival. We revisit our interview with Mark Rubbo about his business.

photo of the local pelican  

Rebuilding Mallacoota’s abalone plant after the bushfires

by | 11 Mar 2020

VIDEO: Work is underway to rebuild Mallacoota’s iconic abalone processing plant, which was destroyed by bushfires in January.

people enjoying a ride along the rail trail in Victoria's high country  

Bushfire recovery for our High Country

by Georgina Jerums | 13 Feb 2020

Better times are on the horizon following the bushfires in parts of Victoria’s High Country.

Bunch of red cherries on a tree  

Cherry picking for the export market

by Agriculture Victoria | 19 Dec 2019

We visit a bustling cherry farm in the Yarra Valley to learn about the hero fruit of summer.

Artists impression of the Docklands studio  

Making a scene: Victoria’s screen industry attracting global attention

by Georgina Jerums | 17 Dec 2019

Victoria is becoming one of the most desirable filming locations in the world.

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Navigating the chaos of everyday life

by | 11 Dec 2019

Read about the local data company using startup innovation to navigate the chaos of everyday life.

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Taking learning to the next level: Melbourne tech company a global hit

by Georgina Jerums | 29 Oct 2019

With its online education platform KneoWorld being rolled out in schools overseas we speak to a Melbourne tech company on the rise.

Loretta Fallaw.  

Mining for diversity: meet Loretta Fallaw

by Georgina Jerums | 16 Oct 2019

A new mining scholarship aims to help more women, such as Loretta, gain a seat in boardrooms.

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Colac wins Chinese tourism dollar through digital technology

by Georgina Jerums | 17 Sep 2019

To win over Chinese tourists, Colac is using QR codes to communicate with customers in their language of choice.

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Meet Andrew Jackomos, a NAIDOC Week interview

by Georgina Jerums | 3 Jul 2019

In celebration of NAIDOC Week, we speak with Andrew Jackomos, Executive Director of the Aboriginal Economic Development branch within the Department.

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Fishermans Bend: Australia's largest urban renewal project

by Georgina Jerums | 19 Jun 2019

About 80,000 jobs and 80,000 homes are targeted to be created by 2050 at Fishermans Bend.

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National Reconciliation Week spotlight – interview with Elly Patira

by Georgina Jerums | 29 May 2019

During National Reconciliation Week we speak with Elly Patira, director of Aboriginal affairs at the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Victoria.

Panel discussion with the commissioners, from left to right, Brett Stevens Michelle Wade Adam Cunneen Tim Dillon  

In conversation with Victoria’s Commissioners to Asia

by Georgina Jerums | 23 May 2019

Victoria’s four Asia-based Commissioners recently participated in a panel discussion. Discover what we learnt from being in attendance.

Group photo, Linda at Pascoe Vale Girls College  

Meet Victoria’s Governor - The Honourable Linda Dessau AC

by Georgina Jerums | 6 Mar 2019

We speak with Victoria’s 29th Governor, Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AC.

 

The reality of under-insurance and a helpful new toolkit

by Georgina Jerums | 12 Dec 2018

As we head into peak bushfire season, don’t get caught out: grab a copy of the ‘Insure It, It’s Worth It’ toolkit.

Gillian Sparkes smiling at the office desk  

Meet Victoria’s Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability, Dr Gillian Sparkes

by Georgina Jerums | 3 Dec 2018

Victoria’s prosperity and liveability are closely linked to our environment, says Dr Gillian Sparkes.

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Corporate volunteerism proves a smart business move

by Georgina Jerums | 3 Oct 2018

More organisations are realising that corporate volunteering makes both social and economic sense.

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Dylan Alcott serves up success secrets for entrepreneurs with disability

by Editor | 16 Aug 2018

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.

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