There are so many First Peoples led tourism experiences for visitors to explore in Victoria, here's a guide to some highlights.
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Creative Industries
wetlands
Wetland sculptures share stories and spirit of Yorta Yorta Nation
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
With summer in full swing there is no shortage of must-see events across Victoria.
Charlton’s charming art deco Rex Theatre reopens
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Meet some extraordinary women across regional Victoria helping #BreakTheBias this International Women’s Day.
