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Front exterior facade of the new Geelong Arts Centre - concrete in the shape of draped theatre curtains

Unveiling the Geelong Arts Centre

by Creative Victoria | 30 Aug 2023

Take a look at Australia’s largest dedicated regional arts centre, bringing a new creative spark to Geelong.

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Gurneys Cider: tradition, craftsmanship and community

by Regional Development Victoria | 26 Sep 2023

Gurneys’ award-winning cidery spans 70 acres of farmland with panoramic views of Wilsons Promontory and an underground cellar like no other.

Render of the exterior aerial view of the Geelong Convention and Event Centre at sunset  

Geelong Convention and Event Centre to reflect Wadawurrung culture and the beauty of the waterfront

by Regional Development Victoria | 21 Sep 2023

The designs and name of the much-anticipated Geelong Convention and Event Centre have been revealed.

A steam train on the Bellarine Railway  

There’s plenty to do during the school holidays

by Regional Development Victoria | 19 Sep 2023

From botanic gardens to railways, there are a range of experiences to be had across Victoria’s regions during the school holidays.

Woman standing in kitchen, washing dishes at a sink and smiling to camera  

Sick pay takes the stress out of a sick day

by Skills and Employment | 12 Sep 2023

Having access to sick pay means Victoria’s casual workers no longer have to choose between going to work sick or missing out on pay.

View of the Andromeda galaxy through a telescope  

Reach for the stars from central Victoria

by Regional Development Victoria | 5 Sep 2023

Find out what makes the centre of Victoria the perfect place to view the wonders of space.

Puffing Billy, a steam train, sits outside on the tracks with steam coming out of the chimney and volunteers working on the engine  

All aboard the Puffing Billy family

by Tourism and Major Events | 22 Aug 2023

Recognising Victoria’s dedicated Puffing Billy volunteers, we chat to Sarah Taig, the first woman training to be a fitter for the iconic steam train.

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Meet the Victorian company electrifying its future

by Editor | 16 Aug 2023

The mining, oil and gas sector is changing, turning to ‘low carbon’, and this Victorian manufacturer is helping with more energy-efficient products.

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Giving Portland’s artists a lift

by Regional Development Victoria | 15 Aug 2023

For Edna Male and Pat Webb, the installation of a stair-lift in a creative community space has made a huge difference to their lives.

Melbourne's Federation Sqaure building with neon pink artwork covering the front of the building  

Yalingwa: finding meaning between waves

by Creative Victoria | 9 Aug 2023

The latest Yalingwa exhibition is now open at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art. It celebrates First Peoples art across south-east Australia.

A cluster of purple and blue stars in the night sky  

Unlocking the world of science in regional Victoria

by Regional Development Victoria | 7 Aug 2023

To celebrate this year’s National Science Week, we look at some of the exciting projects that are sparking curiosity and innovation in our regions.

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A perfect landing for 3 Special Olympic gymnasts

by Sport and Recreation Victoria | 3 Aug 2023

Nothing can stop these Victorians from participating in something they love – gymnastics. 

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Pitch perfect: Olympic Park scoring goals for West Heidelberg

by Sport and Recreation Victoria | 1 Aug 2023

Facility upgrades are helping Heidelberg United Football Club reach new heights.

People enjoying Maffco Brewery's outdoor dining at dusk  

Maffco Brewery: locals transform century-old dairy

by Regional Development Victoria | 27 Jul 2023

It started off with a farmer and a teacher who were big enough risk takers to take a punt on an old milk factory in Maffra, and it paid off.

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Family-owned distillery in Dromana has an international outlook

by Small Business Victoria | 25 Jul 2023

VIDEO: Holly's craft distillery on the Mornington Peninsula has plans to expand with thanks to Business Victoria’s Ready for Growth program.  

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