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Connection to Country: Traditional Owner experiences in Victoria

by Editor | 15 Dec 2022

There are so many First Peoples led tourism experiences for visitors to explore in Victoria, here's a guide to some highlights.

wetlands  

Wetland sculptures share stories and spirit of Yorta Yorta Nation

by Regional Development Victoria | 8 Dec 2022

The Yorta Yorta people were the original inhabitants of the Winton Wetlands, now their living culture is being retold in a series of sculptures.

Photograph of four Australian swimmers in bright yellow jackets smiling and holding each others hands in the air in victory  

Victorian summer events guide

by Editor | 1 Dec 2022

With summer in full swing there is no shortage of must-see events across Victoria.

 

Charlton’s charming art deco Rex Theatre reopens

by Regional Development Victoria | 30 Nov 2022

The beloved 1930s picture theatre has reopened with a new backstage so it can play host to so much more than movies.

Exterior photograph of Clunes Town Hall, a two story cream building with arches windows and a clock at the top  

Clunes in the good books

by Regional Development Victoria | 13 Oct 2022

Located halfway between Ballarat and Maryborough, Clunes’ Town Hall is continuing to make a positive impact on the town’s community spirit.

Interior photograph of band performing on stage under red lights with an audience sitting at dining tables watching  

Lauriston Hall better than ever

by Regional Development Victoria | 26 Sep 2022

The Lauriston Hall has been serving the local community for almost 100 years with recent upgrades providing more ways to connect.

View from high up, looking down over the Bundy Hall and land surrounding as the sun rises on the horizon  

Community hall instrumental to live music in Gippsland

by Regional Development Victoria | 14 Sep 2022

What started as a small hall in the middle of a cow paddock is now turning Victoria’s country live music scene on its head.

Colourful light display at night. Photo Credit: The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion Ltd  

Illuminating the Way: lighting up The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion

by Editor | 25 Aug 2022

VIDEO: A light show for Bendigo's Great Stupa of Universal Compassion will support tourism, pilgrimage and cement the Stupa as a regional destination.

Warracknabeal Courthouse Photo Credit - Rebecca Sellect  

Warracknabeal’s historic courthouse reborn as arts hub

by Regional Development Victoria | 19 Aug 2022

An arts program in Warracknabeal is breathing new life into the courthouse building and creating another reason to explore the Silo Art Trail.

Euroa Community Cinema post refurbishments  

A small-town cinema making a big difference

by Regional Development Victoria | 10 Aug 2022

A cinema in the rural town of Euroa in the state’s north-east is a beloved venue that unites the community and brings people together. 

Photo of various people walking through an immersive light installation  

A unique immersive experience shows the natural world at night

by Editor | 8 Aug 2022

Tyama is an exciting new multisensory exhibition, developed by Museums Victoria exclusively for Melbourne Museum.

Artists Chris Hume and Simone Thomson standing in front of their Dancing with Creation mural  

Ringwood East mural pays respect to Aboriginal culture

by Office for Suburban Development | 19 Jul 2022

Traditional art and storytelling have always been a part of life for Wurundjeri/Yorta Yorta artist, Simone Thomson.

Artist rendering of the exterior of the GovHub including facade artwork: Giramal (shield) Buri-Gutang Djaa (journey) by Natasha Carter  

One building, four storeys, many stories: when Traditional Owners and architects design together

by Regional Development Victoria | 6 Jul 2022

A collaboration led by Traditional Owners working with architects and designers will embed symbolic design features into Bendigo’s new GovHub.

Troy Lovett painting a mural on an old water tower  

Leading communities to a better future

by Regional Development Victoria | 9 Jun 2022

Local leaders are helping Victoria’s regional communities thrive with new projects and ideas.

Paul Kelly performing at Rural Recharge in East Gippsland  

East Gippsland comes together after two long years

by Regional Development Victoria | 31 Mar 2022

VIDEO: After a few tough years, East Gippsland finally comes together over two big nights featuring Australian legend, Paul Kelly.

Stuart Hearn’s mural at the Port of Echuca Discovery Centre  

Discovering Echuca’s past

by Regional Development Victoria | 21 Mar 2022

Stuart is a Yorta Yorta man, father of four and while he’s just started on his art journey, his contribution to the story of Echuca’s past is big.

Victorian Premier’s Design Awards Showcase at the RMIT Design Hub in Carlton  

Celebrating 25 years of Victorian design excellence

by Editor | 17 Mar 2022

VIDEO: Why don’t we acknowledge our designers in the same way that we worship our home-grown actors, musicians and athletes?

Collage photographs of Brigit Heller, Thablay Khinshwe, Deb DeCarli and Vanessa Kearney  

Regional women, champions in their field

by Regional Development Victoria | 7 Mar 2022

Meet some extraordinary women across regional Victoria helping #BreakTheBias this International Women’s Day.

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