Lighting upgrades for the 125-year-old Nilma Darnum Football Netball Club will strengthen local sport and community ties.
Nilma Darnum football players gathered on a football field
Sport & Recreation
Photograph of four Australian swimmers in bright yellow jackets smiling and holding each others hands in the air in victory
Victorian summer events guide
With summer in full swing there is no shortage of must-see events across Victoria.
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Flemington’s new community hub and sporting facilities begin to take shape
VIDEO: A space where everyone feels welcome – fostering a sense of belong and connection for Flemington’s diverse, multigenerational community.
Exterior photograph of Warrenbayne Hall, a cream coloured building on a sunny day
Local hall lifts community spirit
With just over 150 residents, Warrenbayne’s tight-knit community is brought together through the revamp of its community hall.
Photo of Carlton AFLW player Lucy McEvoy outside on a sunny day about to catch a yellow football that is mid air
Zena Sport gearing up inclusive protection for athletes
When former AFL player Brad Johnson and partner Donna Johnson noticed a lack of protective gear for female athletes, they decided to fill the gap.
Honouring our unsung heroes – sports volunteers
VIDEO: There’s a real magic about community sport and active recreation, but the magic wouldn’t happen without community sport volunteers.
View of Greensborough Hockey Club Pavillion
Building community through sport in Greensborough
Find out how a new multi-purpose pavilion is transforming hockey and connecting community.
Football stadium
Mars Stadium Upgrade Stage 2
VIDEO: The $6.6 million transformation of Mars Stadium opens new possibilities to host events in Ballarat, including the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Various tubs of flavoured ice cream with hand scooping out one flavour.
Visit Timboon’s gourmet food attractions
Timboon is coming alive as a key Victorian tourism destination with local businesses driving the town’s rejuvenation.
Evan Winton and Ryan De La Rue
Trailblazers create the ideal biking escape on Mount Buller
Trail-building experts Contour Works have upgraded 40 kilometres of trails on Mount Buller and Mount Stirling, creating the ideal biking escape.
Image of tennis courts
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.
Jamieson Asbock at the new Rawson Skate Park
New skate park in Rawson a hit with the locals
The small Baw Baw community of Rawson has been the driving force behind a new skate park that local kids and visitors to the region will love.
Image of the new outdoor gym equipment in Talbot
Tiny Talbot is big on active community
New outdoor gym equipment in Talbot in Victoria’s north-west is being taken up enthusiastically by the community, improving health and connections.
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.
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.
The team with their new uniforms
Kensington Colts Junior Basketball Club players sport a new look
Colts players in top gear with a Sporting Club Grant funding boost.
Soccer players training with bright lights
Funding boost lights up Waverley City Soccer Club
Waverley City Soccer Club will have a new home ground advantage for the growing number of football participants within the community.
