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Trends & Innovation

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Turning up the dial on fruit production

by Agriculture Victoria | 26 Apr 2021

In a world first, scientists in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley take inspiration from sundials to reap rewards for fruit growers and consumers.

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Researchers fast heading towards carbon neutral dairy farm

by Agriculture Victoria | 20 Apr 2021

Scientists aiming for the world’s first carbon neutral dairy farm in West Gippsland find new ways to use excess energy the farm generates.

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Climate change action in Europe points to opportunities for Victoria

by Lewis Hill | 3 Mar 2021

Some of Europe’s most industrial areas have an approach to net zero emissions that may have pointers for Victoria.

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Lights, Camera, Action! ACMI reopens after major development

by Georgina Jerums | 22 Feb 2021

VIDEO: The new and improved Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) at Federation Square is now open. Take our tour.

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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.

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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Meet Victoria’s female cyber warriors

by Georgina Jerums | 22 Jan 2021

We profile three women working in cyber security in our state. 

Kate Cornick, CEO of LaunchVic.  

LaunchVic’s Kate Cornick: tapping the entrepreneurial spirit

by Georgina Jerums | 19 May 2020

VIDEO: LaunchVic recently announced support to help startups during this challenging time. We spoke with its CEO late last year about its role.

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A champion of Victorian small business

by Georgina Jerums | 14 May 2020

VIDEO: The Victorian Small Business Commissioner is supporting commercial tenants & landlords during this uncertain period, we revisit our interview.

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Digital masterclass: lessons from a YouTube maestro

by Georgina Jerums | 13 May 2020

When we met YouTube expert Matt Tabor a few months ago we never could have predicted his advice on working in a virtual world could be so prescient.

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Venture capitalism hits its stride in Victoria

by Georgina Jerums | 26 Feb 2020

Find out how a LaunchVic-supported course is nurturing our state’s thriving startup culture.

Tunnel in the mine  

Searching for dark matter: Stawell’s gift to the world

by Georgina Jerums | 3 Feb 2020

In the gold mine township of Stawell, about 200 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, researchers are searching for the existence of dark matter.

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Navigating the chaos of everyday life

by | 11 Dec 2019

Read about the local data company using startup innovation to navigate the chaos of everyday life.

 

’Til the cows come home, celebrating 50 years of farming at Ellinbank

by Agriculture Victoria | 4 Dec 2019

Australia is one of the most efficient dairy producers in the world. We visit Ellinbank, where dairy research & development has been ticking away over

Kookaburra Smart Ball.  

The smart ball bowling over the cricketing world

by Georgina Jerums | 10 Oct 2019

Proudly Victorian-made, an innovative microchipped cricket ball has made its world debut at the holy grail of cricket, Lord's.

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Colac wins Chinese tourism dollar through digital technology

by Georgina Jerums | 17 Sep 2019

To win over Chinese tourists, Colac is using QR codes to communicate with customers in their language of choice.

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Mum’s the word: saving women’s lives in childbirth

by Georgina Jerums | 12 Sep 2019

A Monash University drug could potentially save the lives of thousands of new mothers.

Device that won the award  

World-first 3D printer helping advance cancer treatment at Peter Mac wins award

by Georgina Jerums | 3 Sep 2019

One of the world’s most advanced 3D bioprinters has been named product of the year at the recent National Good Design Awards.

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VIDEO: Melbourne Now puts Victorian creativity on show in a spectacular free exhibition that celebrates the work of more than 200 of exciting artists and designers.

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