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Owners of the Noisy Ritual  

An East Brunswick winery starts pouring again

by Editor | 4 Dec 2020

Melbourne’s hospitality scene is once more flipping the sign in their windows to ‘open’ thanks to a Victorian Government's program.

Artwork created by the Torch  

Carving out a brighter future

by Georgina Jerums | 2 Dec 2020

Morwell’s new GovHub building has teamed up with Correction Victoria’s The Torch program to create artworks with a difference.

Artist impression of the Gargarro Regional Botanic Gardens  

Sowing the seeds for Northern Victorian tourism

by Georgina Jerums | 16 Nov 2020

Gargarro Regional Botanic Garden is set to be a major attraction for the Goulburn Valley and Loddon Mallee region.

4 glasses with red duck logo  

Brewing up a new business plan

by Georgina Jerums | 4 Nov 2020

Take a look at how Ballarat’s Red Duck microbrewery is riding out the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Adam working with Miepol  

Working for Victoria delivers a new job – and new joy – for Adam

by Jobs Victoria | 25 Jun 2020

After a heartbreaking start to 2020 for Adam, things are finally turning around.

Ron Gauci, CEO of the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA)  

Technology, the essential worker

by Georgina Jerums | 11 Jun 2020

We speak to a tech-industry expert to understand the essential role technology has played in ushering us through coronavirus (COVID-19).

Scientists working on a vaccine  

Melbourne medical precinct hosts world-first clinical trial for coronavirus vaccine

by Editor | 4 Jun 2020

Victorian company Nucleus Network was chosen to run world-first clinical trials for a coronavirus vaccine.

Lucy in her protective cleaning gear  

Government pandemic response helps Victorians return to work

by Jobs Victoria | 3 Jun 2020

Thousands of Victorians have returned to work as part of the Working for Victoria initiative.

Paul Molenaar, who with wife Cindy, are co-directors of Compliance Experts.  

Compliance Experts transforms to survive and thrive

by Editor | 2 Jun 2020

The disruptions to Victoria’s business community by coronavirus meant many small businesses have had to adapt quickly and re-focus their business.

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.

Coronavirus 2019-nCov novel coronavirus concept. Microscope virus close up. 3d rendering.  

Melbourne joins global fight for COVID-19 vaccine

by Georgina Jerums | 15 May 2020

The race is on to find a vaccine for coronavirus (COVID-19) and Melbourne researchers are leading the way.

Coach talking to reporter  

Richmond v Collingwood lifts the spirits of Wangaratta

by Georgina Jerums | 17 Mar 2020

VIDEO: In February the pre-season Marsh AFL Community Cup clash in Wangaratta helped boost morale & aid bushfire recovery.

Finalists for Victorian Rural Women awards  

Inspiring Victorian finalists in 2020 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award

by | 17 Mar 2020

We meet the four finalists to find out about their projects and how they help create connection and resilience in rural Victorian communities.

photo of the local pelican  

Rebuilding Mallacoota’s abalone plant after the bushfires

by | 11 Mar 2020

VIDEO: Work is underway to rebuild Mallacoota’s iconic abalone processing plant, which was destroyed by bushfires in January.

Bees in a hive  

After the fires: beehive recovery

by Georgina Jerums | 10 Mar 2020

How are we helping bees affected by heat and smoke from the bushfires? Victoria’s Chief Plant Health Officer, Dr Rosa Crnov responds.

Dr Amanda Caples  

Women in science: closing the gender gap

by Georgina Jerums | 4 Mar 2020

How do you rise to the top in science? We glean advice from four women who have done just that, including Victoria’s Lead Scientist, Amanda Caples.

Educator workshopping ideas with a group of students  

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.

Tracey Evans  

Taking steps towards the future through Victoria’s first Treaty

by Bronte Ryan | 19 Feb 2020

Tracey Evans is one of nine executive directors of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria. Learn about her hopes for Victoria's first Treaty.

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