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Women’s business incubator fostering new beginnings

by Regional Development Victoria | 14 Sep 2021

Women from culturally diverse communities are being empowered through a business incubator, funded by the Victorian Government.

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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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Meet Victorian Agriculture and Climate Change Council Chair, Alexandra Gartmann

by Georgina Jerums | 26 Aug 2021

How do you help make farming profitable as climate change impacts? That’s the challenge tackled by Victoria’s Agriculture & Climate Change Council.

Aerial view of the Metung hot springs  

Interest heating up in Gippsland’s geothermal potential

by Earth Resources | 17 Aug 2021

A new hot springs resort and swimming pool are highlighting the potential of naturally heated water sitting under Gippsland.

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Healthier cows for a sustainable future

by Agriculture Victoria | 16 Aug 2021

Agriculture Victoria scientists are helping dairy farmers to breed ‘environmentally friendly’ cows.

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Paying it forward: meet the Sri Lankan migrant helping farmers get the workers they need

by Georgina Jerums | 9 Aug 2021

Helping struggling Victorian farmers recruit and retain thousands of workers during harvest is keeping Del Delpitiya busy during the pandemic.

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Connecting through cooking and craft

by Office for Suburban Development | 3 Aug 2021

A group of Papua New Guinean women are building a better support network, thanks to a program of events funded through the Let’s Stay Connected Fund.

Family of four reading books. Parents wearing masks.  

One year on - reflections on COVID-19 in a Museums Victoria showcase

by Office for Suburban Development | 28 Jul 2021

A digital snapshot of stories collected across the suburbs of Melbourne in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Ode to Morwell: building the Latrobe Valley GovHub

by Regional Development Victoria | 23 Jul 2021

The new Latrobe Valley GovHub embodies the essence and history of the rich industrial past of Morwell. Find out what makes the building so unique.

Gillian and Ruby painting a tree together  

Community minded: Frankston North project combats loneliness during lockdown

by Georgina Jerums | 12 Jul 2021

An art workshop by Big hART funded through a Victorian Government grant has connected generations in meaningful and lasting ways.

Harry holding a bucket of coffee beans ready to be roated. He is standing next to a coffee roaster.  

Rutherglen bakery rises above the challenges

by Georgina Jerums | 25 May 2021

Valentines Bakery strengthened its business with a Victorian Government Regional Jobs Funds grant, helping it to expand.

2 primary school aged students planting herbs in the garden.Teacher on the left providing advice on how to remove seedlings from container.  

Growing connection in the next generation of gardeners

by Office for Suburban Development | 24 May 2021

Young green thumbs will grow their gardening knowledge as part of a new program, Connecting Junior Gardeners.

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Agriculture Victoria farm walk supports recovery at Wairewa

by Agriculture Victoria | 19 May 2021

Pasture walks connect fire-affected farmers and communities and offer support and information to help them recover.

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Murray River dreaming: Artworks set to transform Wodonga’s riverfront

by Georgina Jerums | 3 May 2021

VIDEO: Mick Bogie is constructing a larger-than-life platypus sculpture for the Burraja Art Trail, a five-kilometre path lining the Murray River.

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Treasure of goldrush artifacts unearthed at Bendigo GovHub site

by Editor | 29 Apr 2021

VIDEO: An extensive archaeological dig on the site of the Bendigo GovHub project has uncovered thousands of items from the city’s rich goldrush past.

Chris from Sailors Grave pouring his brew in a glass structure  

Sailors Grave sets sail on new adventure

by Regional Development Victoria | 15 Apr 2021

VIDEO: After the 2019 bushfires, the couple behind Sailors Grave brewery are finally about to realise their ambition of building a tourist destination

People looking for gold with detectors  

Golden opportunities for a memorable regional trip

by Lewis Hill | 1 Apr 2021

A new guide for prospectors has just been released, full of tips and tricks for anyone interested in having some fossicking fun.

Jarrod interviewing and looking though historical items  

Storytowns adds another dimension to regional Victoria with interactive audio tours

by Joss Roche | 11 Feb 2021

After years working in radio and travelling around the world, Jarrod Pickford returned to regional Victoria and realised his passion was storytelling.

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