Although the weather is frosty, there are so many places in Victoria to explore this winter.
A view across Lake Daylesford on a sunny day
Events & Tourism
Exterior photograph of the Bendigo museum with a large gold sparkling banner and image of Elvis Presley
Events to get you out and about this winter
With a packed calendar of events on offer around the state, there is something to delight Victorians of all ages.
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Local legends excited about major wheelchair tennis tournaments in Melbourne
Legendary wheelchair tennis coach Greg Crump and four-times Australian Open champion Heath Davidson have watched the sport grow over the decades.
Mansfield’s Highline Mountain Bike Festival
Riding high: Victoria’s High Country is becoming a global bike riding destination
Mansfield’s Highline Mountain Bike Festival hits the world circuit with Australia’s first multi-discipline mountain bike competition.
Artists, Matt Adnate, Levi Geebung, Tom Day and Campbell Roberts
Memory of Gunditjmara people soars high above Heywood
Heywood’s famous sky-high water tower has transformed into a towering tribute recognising Gunditjmara war heroes.
And then we fell in love, Dr Craig Mitchell
‘Retrospective’: Forging the future for Ballarat’s arts scene
Ballarat is fast becoming a hub for creatives, turning lanes into art galleries, bank buildings into studios and cul-de-sacs into exhibition spaces.
Buchan Caves
Growing together – Buchan Caves after the fires
VIDEO: Traditional Owners of Buchan Caves Reserve were severely affected by the 2019/20 bushfires, but rebuilding has embedded cultural practices.
Jockey raising his arms and happy that he has won the melbourne cup
Victoria races back to life
The state is back open for business with the long weekend marking the return of major events in Victoria.
Kathrin Longhurst with her portrait of Kate Ceberano
Face to face: the Archibald goes to Gippsland
In a coup for regional Victoria, Gippsland Art Gallery in Sale will host the Archibald Prize 2021 from 8 October.
Aerial view of the Metung hot springs
Interest heating up in Gippsland’s geothermal potential
A new hot springs resort and swimming pool are highlighting the potential of naturally heated water sitting under Gippsland.
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The magic of Disney comes alive at ACMI
VIDEO: A new exhibition of all your favourite Disney characters is now showing at Federation Square.
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Midsumma Festival highlights: celebrating diversity in Melbourne
A selection of six of the best events from a thoroughly stellar line-up, happening at Midsumma Festival between 19 April and 5 May.
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A Super Full Moon rising for Melbourne’s nocturnal winter festival
When the moon rises above the horizon from 26 May to 6 June, the city of Melbourne will come alive after dark with a new winter festival.
People looking for gold with detectors
Golden opportunities for a memorable regional trip
A new guide for prospectors has just been released, full of tips and tricks for anyone interested in having some fossicking fun.
Painting by Mirka Mora
From Holocaust survivor to iconic artist: Mirka Mora retrospective opens in St Kilda
Mirka Mora’s famously colourful, uplifting art spanning a 70-year career celebrates love, hope and resilience.
Owners of the Mallacoota's Greek Soul Food in front of their portable food business..
Dreams come true for Mallacoota’s Greek Soul Food
VIDEO: The Mallacoota bushfires destroyed Carol & Paul family business, but a grant from the Victorian Government helped them get back on their feet.
Exhibition at ACMI with film reel
Lights, Camera, Action! ACMI reopens after major development
VIDEO: The new and improved Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) at Federation Square is now open. Take our tour.
Actor singing at the stage performance of Come From Away
Come From Away raises the curtain in Melbourne to standing ovations
After its first season was cut short in 2020 due to coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions, Come From Away has made an emotional return to the stage.
