Economy

Virtual reality startup empowers people with limb loss
A promising local business is using smart tech to improve outcomes for amputees in the critical time while they wait for a prosthesis.

Five deadly First Nations businesses to discover
Taste the flavours of the Torres Strait, fall in love with changemaking art and browse designer fashion that makes a difference.

Twins tackle climate change, one building at a time
Discover the advanced software that optimises cooling systems to reduce costs, energy consumption and emissions.
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How to grow leafy greens on Mars
Sending lettuce into space might sound like a scene from a sci-fi film, but one Docklands startup is planning for interplanetary growth.

A lifetime spent on Lygon Street
What’s it like to grow up on Lygon Street? University Cafe’s Beverley Caprioli reflects on a life built around Italian culture.

Businesses connect and collaborate in the city’s north
Creating business connection rather than competition is the key to success in the city’s north.

Creativity the key to world-class feasts at Supernormal
Devour hallowed lobster rolls, Szechuan chicken and peanut-butter parfait at this Melbourne Award-winning foodie heaven.

Life-changing language tool takes on the world
Get the communication skills you need to achieve your dreams with GetMee, an AI tool going global thanks to our startup-support program.