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Events & Tourism

A man and a woman at hot springs in Seabrook  

Warrnambool’s mobile sea change

by Editor | 18 Jan 2023

The owner of the Deep Blue Hotel and Hot Springs, Gene Seabrook, shares how he thinks upcoming mobile coverage improvements will benefit his business.

Divyangana Sharma, Victorian International Student of the Year 2022 speaking at a podium and smiling  

A small contribution making the biggest difference

by Aimee Hughes | 22 Dec 2022

Meet Divyangana Sharma – student, frontline healthcare worker, writer, mental health advocate and Victorian International Student of the Year 2022.

A vineyard with accomodation  

Festive drops around regional Victoria

by Regional Development Victoria | 19 Dec 2022

Fancy a drink this festive season? Here’s some around regional Victoria that might wet your whistle.

Budj Bim countryside  

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.

A pier with lush trees along the boardwalk  

Diving in to restore Princes Pier for future generations

by Editor | 14 Dec 2022

A team of commercial divers is restoring more than 250 piles at Melbourne’s iconic Princes Pier, securing this landmark for future generations.

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.

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.

Football stadium  

Mars Stadium Upgrade Stage 2

by Editor | 12 Aug 2022

VIDEO: The $6.6 million transformation of Mars Stadium opens new possibilities to host events in Ballarat, including the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

A view across Lake Daylesford on a sunny day  

Winter getaways in Victoria for a cosy weekend away

by Editor | 21 Jul 2022

Although the weather is frosty, there are so many places in Victoria to explore this winter.

A man using a wok to cook food  

A Cultural Feast: the iconic Golden Dragon Museum’s new restaurant

by Regional Development Victoria | 1 Jul 2022

VIDEO: A Cultural Feast: the iconic Golden Dragon Museum’s new restaurant.

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

by Editor | 2 Jun 2022

With a packed calendar of events on offer around the state, there is something to delight Victorians of all ages.

Evan Winton and Ryan De La Rue  

Trailblazers create the ideal biking escape on Mount Buller

by Editor | 10 May 2022

Trail-building experts Contour Works have upgraded 40 kilometres of trails on Mount Buller and Mount Stirling, creating the ideal biking escape.

A man and a woman in a red dress singing on stage  

Gippsland’s new home for the performing arts

by Editor | 2 Mar 2022

VIDEO: The Gippsland Performing Arts Centre and surrounding creative precinct are electrifying the region's arts scene.

People walking into an exhibition building  

Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre - building a bright future for the visitor economy

by Editor | 4 Feb 2022

VIDEO: The Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCEC) promises to be a game changer for tourism and the regional economy.

Image of tennis courts  

Local legends excited about major wheelchair tennis tournaments in Melbourne

by Declan Boffa | 20 Jan 2022

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

by Editor | 19 Jan 2022

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

by Regional Development Victoria | 17 Dec 2021

Heywood’s famous sky-high water tower has transformed into a towering tribute recognising Gunditjmara war heroes.

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