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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.

Boronia Community Breakfast program volunteers  

Free breakfasts helping the Boronia community access vital support services

by Anders Furze | 8 Feb 2022

A community breakfast program is connecting Boronia locals with support services and each other.

Shippy's cafe: a popular spot along the Murray.  

Ship to shore: Mildura’s famous shipping container café is moving

by Regional Development Victoria | 13 Jan 2022

Mildura’s riverfront isn’t the only place going through a transformation. Meet Michael Shipsides, owner of Shippy’s café.

Susie Arambasic  

Embrace the festive spirit: buy local

by Georgina Jerums | 16 Dec 2021

Victorians are supporting small businesses across the state over the festive season and beyond.

Andrew Cox (Photo supplied by MLA)  

Putting Victorian red meat on international tables

by Global Victoria | 9 Dec 2021

Andrew Cox, who heads up international markets at Meat and Livestock Australia, speaks about new markets while managing the impact of the pandemic.

Image of steam over bamboo trays. Text overlay - Chefs out West  

Around the world on a plate in Maribyrnong

by Georgina Jerums | 5 Oct 2021

Get a taste of cuisines from around the globe in Melbourne’s west.

Laura, the owner of the Little Bumble business is smiling and standing in infront of a Little Bumble signage.  

From Little Bumble to big buzz

by Editor | 10 Jun 2021

Business mentoring helps Little Bumble beeswax food wraps business grow from local hobby to national success.

Harry holding a bucket of coffee beans ready to be roated. He is standing next to a coffee roaster.  

Rutherglen bakery rises above the challenges

by Georgina Jerums | 25 May 2021

Valentines Bakery strengthened its business with a Victorian Government Regional Jobs Funds grant, helping it to expand.

Chris from Sailors Grave pouring his brew in a glass structure  

Sailors Grave sets sail on new adventure

by Regional Development Victoria | 15 Apr 2021

VIDEO: After the 2019 bushfires, the couple behind Sailors Grave brewery are finally about to realise their ambition of building a tourist destination

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.

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