Discover an award-winning tourism site with a dark past run by Ararat volunteers.
Facade of the J-ward in Ararat
Creative Industries
Experience a cultural revolution at Melbourne Museum
WATCH THE VIDEO: Step back in time to the swinging sixties at Melbourne Museum’s latest showstopper.
Immigration Museum inks a new direction
Take a tattoo trip around the world from Samoa to Japan and back to Melbourne at the Immigration Museum’s latest show.
Ceramic bird installation at the National Gallery of Victorai
China blockbuster opens at the NGV
WATCH THE VIDEO: The National Gallery of Victoria’s new Winter Masterpieces series explores the art and culture of China’s past and present.
Architect's impression of Shipwreck Coast along the coast of Cape Otway and Port Fairy in Victoria
Meet Victoria’s Government Architect
We spoke with Jill Garner, Victoria’s Government Architect, about her background and role.
Wall panel at the exhibition. Lights spell out 'Love your Guts'
Go with your gut at Melbourne Museum’s new exhibition
WATCH THE VIDEO: Journey into the fascinating, hidden depths of the gut at Melbourne Museum’s latest show.
Write-ability mentor Thalia Kalkipsakis, writer Kate Morell and Publishability Project Officer, writer and advocate working together
Writers Victoria empowering those with a disability
Emerging writers living with a disability are recognised in a new Victorian Government program.
Crowd holding their hands up in the air for for the 2016 Creative Innovation Conference
The innovation conference helping businesses unlock their creative potential
Clear your calendars. The eighth Creative Innovation conference is back this April and founder, Tania de Jong, tells us what to expect.
Wine glass with chestnuts and autumn leaves
Autumnal appetites – the food and wine festivals to satisfy the season
No need to lament the end of summer, autumn is rich with appetising possibilities. Read on for a selection of the upcoming food & wine festivals.
Visitors at the Bendigo art gallery with artwork on the wall
Top five regional art exhibitions
Don’t delay. Hop in the car or get on a train and head to some of our regional centres to experience the brilliant art on offer.
Installation view of Escher x nendo
Between Two Worlds: NGV presents Escher x nendo
NGV's new exhibition, Between Two Worlds, is a world-first. We chat to one of the curators involved in bringing it to Melbourne.
Victorian Connection microphone
2018's most interesting people
For those who appreciate insightful conversations with compelling people, we recommend reviewing our top interviews and profile pieces from 2018.
Collage of thumbnails to represent the top 6 videos. Top left, floral cake with 90 years written on it. Top middle: painting of boy on silo art near Rupanyup. Top right: Person in firefighting gear using simulator. Bottom left: hand holding Facett earpiece. Middle bottom: Facade of David Jones store in Melbourne. Bottom right: picture of Mark Rubbo from Readings
2018 business insights, launches and celebrations video highlights
In 2018 we published hundreds of feature articles, news stories and think-pieces about the people, programs and places which make Victoria tick.
Collage of images from a series of videos published on this website. Top left: group of at table enjoying the Food and Wine festival. Middle Top: Illuminated space sculpture at the Bendigo White Night. Top right: image of the famous Marilyn Monroe pop artwork. Bottom left: Student touching the space like installation at Beyond Perception. Bottom middle: The great stupa at night with fireworks in the background. Bottom right: People seated enjoying the Wonderland exhibition
2018 festivals, events and exhibitions video highlights
In 2018 we visited many festivals, events and exhibitions across Victoria, cameras at the ready.
People playing cricket at the MCG at Boxing day
Victoria’s festival of summer
Victoria will play host to a number of festivals and events this summer, so read our preview to find out what’s on offer.
Statues in gold glitter costume at the exhibition with red string connecting the heart of the statues. In the background the following words are illuminated: This is it. There's no one else.
Immigration Museum filled with LOVE in new exhibition
WATCH THE VIDEO: A new exhibition at Melbourne’s Immigration Museum explores the concept of love.
Exhibition of the moon with a sillohuette of a woman
Scienceworks shoots for the Moon this summer
Two new lunar experiences are being launched at Museum Victoria’s Scienceworks this summer.
Hiker looking at the view over the Grampians
The new wave of tourism in Victoria, experience guaranteed
Have you heard of experiential tourism? With the help of Visit Victoria we have a summary of some of the best tourist ‘experiences’ in Victoria.
