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Architect's impression of Shipwreck Coast along the coast of Cape Otway and Port Fairy in Victoria  

Meet Victoria’s Government Architect

by Georgina Jerums | 29 May 2019

We spoke with Jill Garner, Victoria’s Government Architect, about her background and role.

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Country racing: helping attract visitors to regional communities across Victoria

by Editor | 22 May 2019

Victoria’s 100 + country racing clubs are having a resurgence. Find out more about the regional communities benefiting from regional racing

Odette Suitor portrait shot in the park  

Meet a Victorian woman revolutionising grain storage

by Georgina Jerums | 20 Mar 2019

Sunbury’s Odette Suitor, a Victorian finalist for the 2019 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Awards, is rethinking shipping containers for grain storage.

Claire Moore portrait shot in the park  

The queen bees of Kyneton

by Georgina Jerums | 19 Mar 2019

Meet Kyneton’s Claire Moore, a Victorian finalist in the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award for her plan to boost the declining bee population.

Carly Jordan portrait shot with park background  

A resettlement model moving migrants to Victoria’s South-West

by Georgina Jerums | 19 Mar 2019

Carly Jordan is a 2019 state finalist in the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award. She has developed a migrant resettlement model to boost regional towns.

Hiker looking at the view over the Grampians  

The new wave of tourism in Victoria, experience guaranteed

by Georgina Jerums | 14 Nov 2018

Have you heard of experiential tourism? With the help of Visit Victoria we have a summary of some of the best tourist ‘experiences’ in Victoria.

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.

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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.

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