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Leading the team at the Western Bulldogs

Former Captain of the School, Ameet Bains (OM 1995) takes us behind the scenes of a football icon.

Melbourne Grammar at the 1924 Olympics

Three Old Melburnians represented Australia at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games, each with an interesting story to tell.

Preparing for the electric revolution

When electric vehicle use was little more than a theory, Tim Washington was already planning for a transformation.

Redefining volunteering in a digital age

Tanya Dontas' online platform Vollie is revolutionising volunteering by breaking barriers, connecting people with causes and making a quantifiable difference.

A father-son history with the Quad Play

Two former Quad Play actors have undertaken quite different career paths in the entertainment industry.

A lifetime of nature’s work recognised

A steward of nature, Leon Costermans OAM (OM 1950) has been dedicated to exploring and preserving the beauty of Victoria's bushland for more than 70 years.

How green homemade smoothies became a thriving business

Simon Guest (OM 2000) and his wife took a chance back in 2014, attempting to bring their home-made green smoothies to the public as part of a bricks-and-mortar enterprise.

From reluctant viticulturist to Master of Wine

Although Kate McIntyre (OM 1990) grew up in the world of wine, it was by no means a foregone conclusion that she would make it her career.

Using culinary expertise to redefine an approach to food

After a brilliant career in restaurants Tobie Puttock (OM 1992) is taking a sustainable stance on food.

Fraser finds his feet thanks to a boarding scholarship

A scholarship and an epiphany both changed Fraser Douglas's (OM 2017) life forever.