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Meet the Chair of the Victorian Premier’s Design Awards

by Georgina Jerums | 6 Sep 2021

Celina Clarke has been in the design business for over thirty years and says the awards create a benchmark for design excellence.

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Meet Victorian Agriculture and Climate Change Council Chair, Alexandra Gartmann

by Georgina Jerums | 26 Aug 2021

How do you help make farming profitable as climate change impacts? That’s the challenge tackled by Victoria’s Agriculture & Climate Change Council.

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From the ground up: Ballarat’s Laura Chibnall takes out top mining award

by Georgina Jerums | 23 Aug 2021

We profile Laura Chibnall who is this year’s Minerals Council of Australia Exceptional Woman in Resources for Victoria.

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Ode to Morwell: building the Latrobe Valley GovHub

by Regional Development Victoria | 23 Jul 2021

The new Latrobe Valley GovHub embodies the essence and history of the rich industrial past of Morwell. Find out what makes the building so unique.

Harry holding a bucket of coffee beans ready to be roated. He is standing next to a coffee roaster.  

Rutherglen bakery rises above the challenges

by Georgina Jerums | 25 May 2021

Valentines Bakery strengthened its business with a Victorian Government Regional Jobs Funds grant, helping it to expand.

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Agriculture Victoria farm walk supports recovery at Wairewa

by Agriculture Victoria | 19 May 2021

Pasture walks connect fire-affected farmers and communities and offer support and information to help them recover.

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Future-proofing food from pests and climate change

by Agriculture Victoria | 18 May 2021

Scientists at Agriculture Victoria are investigating the links between climate change, pests and food production.

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In the driver’s seat: how mechanic Alice Anderson drove through gender barriers

by Georgina Jerums | 17 May 2021

In 1919 at the tender age of 22, Kew local Alice Anderson entered the history books by opening Australia’s first all-female car garage.

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Murray River dreaming: Artworks set to transform Wodonga’s riverfront

by Georgina Jerums | 3 May 2021

VIDEO: Mick Bogie is constructing a larger-than-life platypus sculpture for the Burraja Art Trail, a five-kilometre path lining the Murray River.

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Treasure of goldrush artifacts unearthed at Bendigo GovHub site

by Editor | 29 Apr 2021

VIDEO: An extensive archaeological dig on the site of the Bendigo GovHub project has uncovered thousands of items from the city’s rich goldrush past.

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Sailors Grave sets sail on new adventure

by Regional Development Victoria | 15 Apr 2021

VIDEO: After the 2019 bushfires, the couple behind Sailors Grave brewery are finally about to realise their ambition of building a tourist destination

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Golden opportunities for a memorable regional trip

by Lewis Hill | 1 Apr 2021

A new guide for prospectors has just been released, full of tips and tricks for anyone interested in having some fossicking fun.

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Cooking up a career in Mamma’s Kitchen

by Jobs Victoria | 19 Mar 2021

This community kitchen is giving women from Flemington and Ascot Vale valuable cooking skills and experience while helping those in need.

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Pears that blush are ripe for premium overseas markets

by Agriculture Victoria | 15 Mar 2021

Researchers at Agriculture Victoria’s Tatura SmartFarm discovered how much light is needed by blush pears to produce their red colour.

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Dreams come true for Mallacoota’s Greek Soul Food

by Regional Development Victoria | 9 Mar 2021

VIDEO: The Mallacoota bushfires destroyed Carol & Paul family business, but a grant from the Victorian Government helped them get back on their feet.

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Higher ground: how three Victorian women are making their mark in the resources sector

by Georgina Jerums | 5 Mar 2021

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’re giving a shout-out to three women who are ground-breaking…. in every sense of the word.

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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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