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Dr Collette Burke smiling to the camera wearing a red blazer  

Shaping our future: meet Victoria’s first Chief Engineer

by Georgina Jerums | 18 Sep 2018

In January, Dr Collette Burke was appointed as Victoria’s inaugural Chief Engineer. She talks us through her key achievements to date.

Brim  

Silo Art Trail: Drive through Australia’s largest outdoor gallery

by Georgina Jerums | 17 Aug 2018

For a road trip with a quirky art angle, head to the 200 km Silo Art Trail in the Wimmera Mallee.

Sign says Welcome to Rupanyup - with silo art  

Rupanyup’s big plans to save the small town

by Editor | 6 Jul 2018

WATCH THE VIDEO: The people of Rupanyup are showing how small communities can think big when planning a brighter future.

Aaron Foley presenting on stage at the 2018 Victorian Creative Summit  

Direct from Detroit: meet Aaron Foley

by Georgina Jerums | 15 Jun 2018

Detroit’s chief storyteller, Aaron Foley, explains how the simple, yet powerful act of storytelling can help bring communities together.

Entry sign to Avalon Airport  

AirAsia to take off from Avalon Airport

by Georgina Jerums | 7 Jun 2018

We check in with the chief of AirAsia, Tony Fernandes, about the first overseas flights planned later this year from Avalon Airport.

A tree in the middle of Lake Tyrrell salt lake with branches touching the water and with salt build up  

Picture perfect: putting Lake Tyrrell on the regional tourism map

by Georgina Jerums | 16 Apr 2018

A surprise hit with Chinese tourists chasing the perfect photo, Victoria’s largest salt lake is set for a $2.58 million facelift.

Cara Hadzig leans against a large tractor wheel smiling into the camera  

A chat with…Cara Hadzig, Rural Women’s Award Victorian Finalist

by Georgina Jerums | 14 Mar 2018

Introducing Cara Hadzig from Murra Warra in the Wimmera, one of three Victorian finalists for the 2018 AgriFutures™ Rural Women’s Awards.

Jade Miles stands outside in a row of fruit trees  

A chat with…Jade Miles, Rural Women’s Award Victorian Finalist

by Georgina Jerums | 8 Mar 2018

We catch up with Jade Miles, one of three Victorian finalists for the 2018 AgriFutures™ Rural Women’s Award.

A Melissa Connors in a stone driveway in a country scene  

A chat with…Melissa Connors, Rural Women’s Award Victorian Finalist

by Georgina Jerums | 6 Mar 2018

Meet Melissa Connors, one of three Victorian finalists for the 2018 AgriFutures™ Rural Women’s Award.

Tim Rudge holding an open abalone whilst smiling into the camera  

Victorian abalone pioneers win top export Agribusiness award

by Georgina Jerums | 15 Feb 2018

We spotlight a Victorian abalone operation that clinched gold at the recent Australian Export Awards (AEA).

Alan Saunders standing in a nursery plant row smiling towards the camera  

How one Mildura almond nursery is branching out in a big way

by Georgina Jerums | 5 Feb 2018

Collaborating with a Spanish almond nursery is reaping rewards for one Mildura-based nursery.

Karl Redenbach smiling towards the camers  

Five minutes with … Karl Redenbach, CEO and co-founder, LiveTiles

by Georgina Jerums | 31 Jan 2018

LiveTiles is opening its global innovation centre and Asia Pacific headquarters in the former manufacturing hub of Geelong.

A female train passenger using her tablet whilst seated on the train  

Fixing mobile blackspots on Victoria’s five busiest regional rail lines

by Editor | 24 Jan 2018

The rollout of the $18 million Regional Rail Connectivity Project will help to improve mobile blackspots on Victoria's busiest regional rail lines.

An artists' rendering of the revamped penguin parade visitor centre with people walking around the outside  

Local workers suiting up for penguin parade revamp

by Editor | 24 Jan 2018

Phillip Island Nature Park’s $58 million revamp of the Penguin Parade Visitor Centre is set to benefit more than just the penguins.

A digitally created design for the new fisherman's bend precinct  

New engineering opportunities with world-class facility at Fishermans Bend

by Editor | 24 Jan 2018

The establishment of lucrative emerging industries is transforming Fishermans Bend and will help turbo-charge Melbourne’s future prosperity.

Piers Hogarth-Scott smiling towards the camera  

Regional Victoria, the Transformation of All Things and KPMG

by Invest Victoria | 27 Jul 2017

In regional Victoria, cities like Geelong are looking to the Internet of Things to potentially reinvent themselves.

A group of people sitting in chairs watching a person deliver a presentation at the front of the room  

Runway Geelong: Launching startups and creating jobs

by Invest Victoria | 17 May 2017

LaunchVic and a group of talented local business owners in Geelong are on a mission to create new businesses and new jobs.

Mitch Watson and Brylie Rankine holding up bottles from the company whilst smiling towards camera  

Daylesford and Hepburn Mineral Springs Co. driving local economy

by Invest Victoria | 28 Apr 2017

Daylesford and Hepburn Mineral Springs Co. has expanded to include global exports, innovation products and a sustainable approach.

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