57-year-old mum of 6, Pamela Knudsen, went from struggling to make ends meet to landing her dream job, with the support of her Jobs Victoria mentor.
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Honouring the strong Ukrainian community in Noble Park
A ‘Peace and Harmony’ road mural in Noble Park is giving the local Ukrainian community a renewed sense of national identity and unity.
Flavorite: A juicy cut above the rest
Juicy tomatoes straight off the vine at Flavorite’s new multi-million dollar glasshouse are making their way to households across Australia.
Construction jobs for women hit the nail on the head
A Jobs Victoria apprentice and trainee initiative is boosting gender diversity in construction.
Two women challenging how we see the world
To mark International Women’s Day, we profile two women who are working to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive world for women in science.
Developing the next generation of defence science talent
From creating augmented realities to coding new Bluetooth headsets, these Defence Science Institute interns highlight Victoria’s bright future.
Orchestrating a high-flying career in the air and on the ground
Sophia Lazarou attended her first Avalon Airshow in 2007 as a student volunteer, now she’s back to direct the whole show.
Regional Victoria showcasing equity on International Women’s Day
We’re showcasing equity this International Women’s Day through our investment in inclusive spaces. See how it’s giving a voice to Victorians.
After the floods: Cohuna’s Inland Beach, parks and promenade are back
Though it’s 300 kilometres from a coast, Cohuna has a popular beach. It’s part of a new waterfront development, typical of the town’s creative flair.
Medicinal cannabis flowers in Greater Shepparton
VIDEO: Greater Shepparton will soon be home to the lawful production and supply of this plant with therapeutic benefits.
Reservoir breathes new life
VIDEO: Revitalising Reservoir will make one of Melbourne’s largest suburbs safer, greener, and easier to navigate.
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.
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.
Reservoir’s Birds and Beans Cafe offers breakfast, lunch and training
VIDEO: Students in Reservoir can ease into hospitality work at the Birds & Beans Community Training Café, thanks to a funding injection from the Victo
An engine room for growth in regional Victoria
A $30 million initiative between the Victorian Government and the City of Ballarat to create jobs and support the region’s economic growth.
Commissioner pursues a fair playing field in tricky times
Fairness starts with listening for Victoria’s new Local Jobs First Commissioner, Moana Weir.
Careers STEM from curiosity
For National Science Week 2022, six scientists working across the resources sector highlight what inspired them and their careers.
One building, four storeys, many stories: when Traditional Owners and architects design together
A collaboration led by Traditional Owners working with architects and designers will embed symbolic design features into Bendigo’s new GovHub.