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Plan your trip to the High Country – getting back to Regional Victoria

by Visit Victoria | 20 Feb 2020

Support Victoria's bushfire-affected regions. Discover Visit Victoria's recommendations for the High Country.

Panoramic view of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo  

The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion unveiled in Bendigo

by Editor | 12 Feb 2020

VIDEO: Bendigo is home to the largest Buddhist monument in the western world after the addition of a decorative four-metre finial on top.

People surrounding stores at the high country comeback event  

High Country Comeback: Melbourne rallies for bushfire relief

by Georgina Jerums | 5 Feb 2020

WATCH THE VIDEO: Melburnians are helping those who need it most following the bushfires.

From The Land, Castlemaine Art Museum. Image credit: Brodie Ellis.  

Exhibitions to inspire: regional galleries showcase

by Georgina Jerums | 15 Jan 2020

Feed your mind and soul, and be inspired by all things arty at these regional exhibitions over the coming months.

Charred walls of the La Mama gutted by fire  

La Mama Theatre set to return to the cultural stage in 2021

by Georgina Jerums | 4 Dec 2019

After fire gutted Carlton's La Mama Theatre last year, we speak to Co-CEO & Creative Director Liz Jones about the rebuild.

Projections of a trees and eye on old silos  

Sunshine silos light up Melbourne’s West

by Belinda de Maid | 20 Nov 2019

The Sunshine Silos Projection Festival celebrated the area’s rich industrial history, cultural diversity and enthusiasm for community projects.

Image from the Kaws exhibition  

KAWS & effect: experience a pop culture phenomenon

by Georgina Jerums | 3 Oct 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: We met up with Brooklyn-based artist KAWS at his NGV exhibition featuring the likes of Mickey Mouse, Snoopy & Sesame Street’s Grover.

Sally Capp, Lord Mayor of Melbourne  

Lord Mayor Sally Capp heads up conference to empower female students

by Georgina Jerums | 6 Sep 2019

Sally Capp will present the keynote address at the Future Female conference, focusing on international women studying in Victoria.

 

Global Table: World's one-of-a-kind food event comes to Melbourne

by Georgina Jerums | 30 Aug 2019

Do you work in food or agriculture? Looking to fast-track your business? Global Table can help.

Jane Harrison of Blak and Bright festival  

Blak & Bright: First Nations Literary Festival is for everyone

by Georgina Jerums | 29 Aug 2019

Festival Director, playwright, novelist & Muruwari woman Jane Harrison chats to us about the festival, First Nations writers, and this year's program.

Digital Innovation Festival  

Come along to Victoria’s biggest ever Digital Innovation Festival

by Georgina Jerums | 23 Aug 2019

Let the networking begin! Join in the state-wide Digital Innovation Festival. 

Digital Innovation Festival speaker  

Digital Innovation Festival leads the way across Victoria

by Editor | 15 Aug 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: Victoria is set to host its fourth Digital Innovation Festival celebrating technology and the culture of innovation.

Geelong Art Gallery  

Top five regional art shows for the cooler months

by Georgina Jerums | 14 Aug 2019

When it’s cold out, head indoors for an art fix at these brilliant regional exhibitions.

Nate Byrne in front of a camera  

ABC TV meteorologist Nate Byrne launches National Science Week

by Georgina Jerums | 8 Aug 2019

If you tune in to breakfast television, Nate Byrne on ABC TV will be a familiar face. Learn about his top events to attend this National Science Week.

 

Experience a cultural revolution at Melbourne Museum

by Georgina Jerums | 4 Jul 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: Step back in time to the swinging sixties at Melbourne Museum’s latest showstopper.

 

Immigration Museum inks a new direction

by Georgina Jerums | 2 Jul 2019

Take a tattoo trip around the world from Samoa to Japan and back to Melbourne at the Immigration Museum’s latest show.

Harness horse racing. Jockey on a two wheeled cart which is attached to the horse. Crowds in the background  

Country racing: helping attract visitors to regional communities across Victoria

by Editor | 22 May 2019

Victoria’s 100 + country racing clubs are having a resurgence. Find out more about the regional communities benefiting from regional racing

Wall panel at the exhibition. Lights spell out 'Love your Guts'  

Go with your gut at Melbourne Museum’s new exhibition

by Georgina Jerums | 10 May 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: Journey into the fascinating, hidden depths of the gut at Melbourne Museum’s latest show.

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Yarra View Nursery growing opportunities for people living with disability

VIDEO: We visited Australia’s largest social enterprise nursery, where a Victorian Government procurement program is blooming.

Employee at Yarra View Nursery working with the plants

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