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Meet the Victorian company electrifying its future

by Editor | 16 Aug 2023

The mining, oil and gas sector is changing, turning to ‘low carbon’, and this Victorian manufacturer is helping with more energy-efficient products.

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A golden ticket to Nestlé’s Broadford factory

by Regional Development Victoria | 15 Jun 2023

Production of Nestlé’s popular Allen’s lollies has moved to regional Victoria proving Australia’s ongoing nostalgia for these sweet treats.

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Taking PVC from scrap to commodity

by Regional Development Victoria | 7 Jun 2023

In a world-first, a Victorian manufacturer is using AI to turn recycled polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic into building materials.

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Developing the next generation of defence science talent

by Aimee Hughes | 3 Mar 2023

From creating augmented realities to coding new Bluetooth headsets, these Defence Science Institute interns highlight Victoria’s bright future.

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Keeping pests out of Victoria’s ports

by Agriculture Victoria | 4 Apr 2022

VIDEO: A new surveillance program within the Port of Melbourne and Station Pier is set to provide an early warning for introduced marine pests.

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Embrace the festive spirit: buy local

by Georgina Jerums | 16 Dec 2021

Victorians are supporting small businesses across the state over the festive season and beyond.

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Putting Victorian red meat on international tables

by Global Victoria | 9 Dec 2021

Andrew Cox, who heads up international markets at Meat and Livestock Australia, speaks about new markets while managing the impact of the pandemic.

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Going up: Moe lift business goes global

by Georgina Jerums | 1 Dec 2021

Moe GP Lindsay Wakefield has morphed into a market-leading manufacturer, selling custom lifts to the US, Japan, South East Asia and the Middle East.

Emma Bamblett and Megan Van Den Berg  

Kinya Lerrk takes Aboriginal Victorians on a sensory journey to Country

by Editor | 16 Nov 2021

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

by Agriculture Victoria | 15 Nov 2021

Twenty years ago, four brothers arrived in Australia from India. Today they head up a major agricultural enterprise in the Victorian Mallee.

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Animal well-being: a chat with Victoria’s Chief Vet, Dr Graeme Cooke

by Georgina Jerums | 4 Nov 2021

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.

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The good oil: Corio’s Cobram Estate Olives pumps up export arm

by Georgina Jerums | 22 Sep 2021

Australia’s largest olive oil producer, headquartered in Corio, is making inroads into Japan, Korea, and the US.

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How a Bendigo family engineering business has the world in a spin

by Georgina Jerums | 2 Sep 2021

From a revolving restaurant in Qatar, to a Las Vegas casino bar, to a Tehran telecommunication tower, Australian Turntable Company has gone global.

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Family business SYPAQ is right at home in Fishermans Bend

by Hayley Ricketson | 19 Aug 2021

David Vicino speaks about family and work as if they’re one and the same – because for his family-owned business, they are.

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Pears that blush are ripe for premium overseas markets

by Agriculture Victoria | 15 Mar 2021

Researchers at Agriculture Victoria’s Tatura SmartFarm discovered how much light is needed by blush pears to produce their red colour.

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A fruitful cherry season, in spite of the challenges

by Georgina Jerums | 8 Feb 2021

Koala Cherries did a massive pivot to get cherries to dining tables this summer.

Chau Tran with Bio Colostrum products  

Vitamin business booms for Melbourne Vietnamese migrant

by Georgina Jerums | 5 Feb 2021

Nominated by the Victorian Government for a business migration visa, Chau Tran has launched an export company, working with South Gippsland Dairy.

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Keeping watch for plant pests key for biosecurity

by Georgina Jerums | 7 Dec 2020

Agriculture Victoria scientists are keeping our state’s $3.2 billion agricultural sector safe from plant pests. Here’s how.  

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