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We acknowledge the Traditional Aboriginal Owners of Country throughout Victoria and pay our respects to them, their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and future Traditional Owners.

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Melbourne tops the nation again as Best Student City

Melbourne has retained the title of Australia’s best student city, following the release of global rankings.

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Victoria’s thriving digital economy

The sector contributed more than $34 billion to the economy in 2023-24.

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Physio switches from massaging people to kneading dough

Physiotherapist Rebecca is making a career switch to baking. She says it is still a kind of therapy because sweet treats make people happy!

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Backing the next gen of mRNA breakthroughs

Six research teams will share $1.7 million to fund research from round 4 of the mRNA Victoria Research Acceleration Fund

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