Clarke Street Pop-Up Park has helped West Footscray Neighbourhood House - and volunteers like Chuping Yu - to tackle social isolation.
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Cattle farmer puts his honey where his mouth is
A South Gippsland farmer is turning his passion for bees and their crucial role in food supply and the environment into his core business.
Creating a world-class innovation precinct in the heart of Melbourne
The Fishermans Bend Innovation Precinct is set to earn Melbourne a place alongside some of the world’s most successful innovation precincts.
Geelong’s Care Essentials goes the distance
Care Essentials' commitment to health currently has Geelong on the international map as exports of their warming blanket continue to build.
Pepo Farms: Turning change into opportunity
In a business planning session some years ago, Pepo Farms identified a hypothetical pandemic as a risk. The reality has seen it provide new outcomes.
Free breakfasts helping the Boronia community access vital support services
A community breakfast program is connecting Boronia locals with support services and each other.
Connecting online for the first time
Some members of Yarraville’s United Housing Co-operative accessed the internet at home for the first time, thanks to the Let’s Stay Connected Fund.
Keeping conversation flowing among Aboriginal Elders
Aboriginal Elders across Melbourne are staying connected with their culture during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Local legends excited about major wheelchair tennis tournaments in Melbourne
Legendary wheelchair tennis coach Greg Crump and four-times Australian Open champion Heath Davidson have watched the sport grow over the decades.
Riding high: Victoria’s High Country is becoming a global bike riding destination
Mansfield’s Highline Mountain Bike Festival hits the world circuit with Australia’s first multi-discipline mountain bike competition.
My Local Life program creates community for international students
‘My Local Life’ has created a vital support network for international students facing isolation during the coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic.
Ship to shore: Mildura’s famous shipping container café is moving
Mildura’s riverfront isn’t the only place going through a transformation. Meet Michael Shipsides, owner of Shippy’s café.
New skate park in Rawson a hit with the locals
The small Baw Baw community of Rawson has been the driving force behind a new skate park that local kids and visitors to the region will love.
Embrace the festive spirit: buy local
Victorians are supporting small businesses across the state over the festive season and beyond.
Victoria leads the industrial design pack
Meet RMIT University’s Tim Lutton, named Design Institute of Australia’s Industrial Design Graduate of the Year.
Putting Victorian red meat on international tables
Andrew Cox, who heads up international markets at Meat and Livestock Australia, speaks about new markets while managing the impact of the pandemic.
Tiny Talbot is big on active community
New outdoor gym equipment in Talbot in Victoria’s north-west is being taken up enthusiastically by the community, improving health and connections.
Carbon capture explainer
On the back of the COP26 in Glasgow, Jarad Daniels, the new CEO of the Melbourne-headquartered Global CCS Institute, talks carbon capture trends.