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Exterior view of the arched cider cellar door at Gurneys on a sunny day  

Gurneys Cider: tradition, craftsmanship and community

by Regional Development Victoria | 26 Sep 2023

Gurneys’ award-winning cidery spans 70 acres of farmland with panoramic views of Wilsons Promontory and an underground cellar like no other.

People enjoying Maffco Brewery's outdoor dining at dusk  

Maffco Brewery: locals transform century-old dairy

by Regional Development Victoria | 27 Jul 2023

It started off with a farmer and a teacher who were big enough risk takers to take a punt on an old milk factory in Maffra, and it paid off.

Rack of gin bottles in a distillery  

Family-owned distillery in Dromana has an international outlook

by Small Business Victoria | 25 Jul 2023

VIDEO: Holly's craft distillery on the Mornington Peninsula has plans to expand with thanks to Business Victoria’s Ready for Growth program.  

Isabella Accardo kicking a soccer ball  

Bend it like Accardo

by Sport and Recreation Victoria | 20 Jul 2023

Isabella Accardo is doing everything she can to make it as the next Matilda and she’s definitely one to watch.

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Take the plunge and become a swim instructor

by Sport and Recreation Victoria | 13 Jul 2023

Looking for a fast lane into a new job opportunity, well why not try swim teaching?

Queenscliff Ferry Terminal  

Striking ferry terminal berths at historic Queenscliff foreshore

by Regional Development Victoria | 10 Jul 2023

The new Queenscliff ferry terminal makes a mark with its eye-catching modern design attracting attention from any angle.

Entrance to a curved cider house  

The story behind the cellar door

by Regional Development Victoria | 3 Jul 2023

A winter break is the perfect time to get out and explore the beautiful landscapes of regional Victoria. Why not do it on a cellar door trail?

A conveyer belt of snakes alive lollies  

A golden ticket to Nestlé’s Broadford factory

by Regional Development Victoria | 15 Jun 2023

Production of Nestlé’s popular Allen’s lollies has moved to regional Victoria proving Australia’s ongoing nostalgia for these sweet treats.

Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival  

What to see and do over the Easter holidays

by Editor | 4 Apr 2023

The Easter holidays are fast approaching and there’s plenty to see and do across Victoria to keep everyone entertained.

Melbourne Town Hall lit up with different coloured lights at night  

Mad March continues with a packed calendar of events

by Editor | 16 Mar 2023

Throughout March, the state is bursting with a packed calendar of events. Here’s our list of some of the best things to do and see this month.

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.

A cafe with blue walls  

Reservoir breathes new life

by Editor | 17 Oct 2022

VIDEO: Revitalising Reservoir will make one of Melbourne’s largest suburbs safer, greener, and easier to navigate.

Two girls at a cafe  

Reservoir’s Birds and Beans Cafe offers breakfast, lunch and training

by Editor | 6 Oct 2022

VIDEO: Students in Reservoir can ease into hospitality work at the Birds & Beans Community Training Café, thanks to a funding injection from the Victo

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.

Various tubs of flavoured ice cream with hand scooping out one flavour.  

Visit Timboon’s gourmet food attractions

by Regional Development Victoria | 11 Jul 2022

Timboon is coming alive as a key Victorian tourism destination with local businesses driving the town’s rejuvenation.

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.

Two women standing side by side in a shoe shop  

Improving digital capability helps retail businesses grow

by Office for Suburban Development | 10 May 2022

Businesses across Melbourne’s South-East have been upskilling and modernising their operations with the Digital Pathways Program.

Ripe Cheese stall at the Queen Victoria Market  

Business mentoring program central to the maturing of Ripe Cheese

by Editor | 11 Apr 2022

Hakim Halim is a Singaporean Asian cheesemonger who founded Ripe Cheese at the iconic Queen Victoria market, and whose online business is now growing.

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