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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.

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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.

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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.

And then we fell in love, Dr Craig Mitchell  

‘Retrospective’: Forging the future for Ballarat’s arts scene

by Regional Development Victoria | 15 Dec 2021

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

by Regional Development Victoria | 24 Nov 2021

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

by Editor | 4 Nov 2021

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

by Georgina Jerums | 30 Sep 2021

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

by Earth Resources | 17 Aug 2021

A new hot springs resort and swimming pool are highlighting the potential of naturally heated water sitting under Gippsland.

Image of Disney exhibition with outline of mickey mouse  

The magic of Disney comes alive at ACMI

by Georgina Jerums | 28 Jun 2021

VIDEO: A new exhibition of all your favourite Disney characters is now showing at Federation Square.

Singer looking up with eyes closed. Midsumma Festival signage in the background  

Midsumma Festival highlights: celebrating diversity in Melbourne

by Georgina Jerums | 19 Apr 2021

A selection of six of the best events from a thoroughly stellar line-up, happening at Midsumma Festival between 19 April and 5 May.

Image of moon in museum  

A Super Full Moon rising for Melbourne’s nocturnal winter festival

by Georgina Jerums | 8 Apr 2021

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

by Lewis Hill | 1 Apr 2021

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

by Georgina Jerums | 25 Mar 2021

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

by Regional Development Victoria | 9 Mar 2021

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

by Georgina Jerums | 22 Feb 2021

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

by Editor | 9 Feb 2021

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.

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