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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.

Dr Darlene at Mauna Ulu  

Mars and beyond: NASA researcher in Victoria for Science Week

by Georgina Jerums | 6 Aug 2019

Will commercial flights to Mars happen in your lifetime? We ask visiting NASA Geologist, Dr Darlene Lim.

Portrait shot of Andrew Jackomos  

Meet Andrew Jackomos, a NAIDOC Week interview

by Georgina Jerums | 3 Jul 2019

In celebration of NAIDOC Week, we speak with Andrew Jackomos, Executive Director of the Aboriginal Economic Development branch within the Department.

Birds eye view of city of Santiago during sun rise  

Latin moves: doing business with Latin America

by Georgina Jerums | 25 Jun 2019

Find out why Latin America is heating up for Victorian trade and investment prospects.

Panel discussion with the commissioners, from left to right, Brett Stevens Michelle Wade Adam Cunneen Tim Dillon  

In conversation with Victoria’s Commissioners to Asia

by Georgina Jerums | 23 May 2019

Victoria’s four Asia-based Commissioners recently participated in a panel discussion. Discover what we learnt from being in attendance.

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Corporate volunteerism proves a smart business move

by Georgina Jerums | 3 Oct 2018

More organisations are realising that corporate volunteering makes both social and economic sense.

Dr Michelle Blachard  

Maintaining a mentally healthy workplace

by Georgina Jerums | 5 Sep 2018

We speak to an expert on how to foster a mentally healthy workplace.

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