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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.

Render of the exterior aerial view of the Geelong Convention and Event Centre at sunset  

Geelong Convention and Event Centre to reflect Wadawurrung culture and the beauty of the waterfront

by Regional Development Victoria | 21 Sep 2023

The designs and name of the much-anticipated Geelong Convention and Event Centre have been revealed.

A steam train on the Bellarine Railway  

There’s plenty to do during the school holidays

by Regional Development Victoria | 19 Sep 2023

From botanic gardens to railways, there are a range of experiences to be had across Victoria’s regions during the school holidays.

Woman standing in kitchen, washing dishes at a sink and smiling to camera  

Sick pay takes the stress out of a sick day

by Skills and Employment | 12 Sep 2023

Having access to sick pay means Victoria’s casual workers no longer have to choose between going to work sick or missing out on pay.

View of the Andromeda galaxy through a telescope  

Reach for the stars from central Victoria

by Regional Development Victoria | 5 Sep 2023

Find out what makes the centre of Victoria the perfect place to view the wonders of space.

Front exterior facade of the new Geelong Arts Centre - concrete in the shape of draped theatre curtains  

Unveiling the Geelong Arts Centre

by Creative Victoria | 30 Aug 2023

Take a look at Australia’s largest dedicated regional arts centre, bringing a new creative spark to Geelong.

Side of house covered in a mural with a blue background, the moon and stars and large realistic painted flowers  

Colour of connection: murals bringing people together

by Office for Suburban Development | 26 Jun 2023

VIDEO: Reservoir’s Colour My Neighbourhood project has connected neighbours and created a sense of community pride through 6 beautiful murals.

A robotic figure with a an lit up on a dark night  

Find some winter magic across Victoria

by Office for Suburban Development | 22 Jun 2023

Embrace winter and find some hidden gems across our suburbs and regions with art, light and music taking centre stage to deliver good times.

Four females from the Frawley family standing on a football oval, one holding a red football that reads 'for Spud'  

Chelsea Frawley carries her father’s legacy in mental fitness

by Sport and Recreation Victoria | 21 Jun 2023

Chelsea Frawley, the eldest daughter of St Kilda legend, Danny Frawley, is kicking goals by raising awareness of mental health on and off the field.

View from behind of ice hockey players sitting on the sidelines wearing their uniform trimmed with rainbow and holding a rainbow hockey stick  

Southern Lights are helping break the ice for LGBTIQ+ sportspeople

by Sport and Recreation Victoria | 20 Jun 2023

Southern Lights Ice Hockey Club is providing LGBTIQ+ players with a welcoming place to re-engage with team sport and thrive.

Channel Seven meteorologist Jane Bunn smiling to camera with a farm in the background  

From the cloud to the crops: transforming the future of farming

by Editor | 19 Jun 2023

VIDEO: How one Victorian business is using machine learning to create hyperlocal weather forecasts for farmers.

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.

Headshot of Rima Darwiche  

Breaking down barriers to better health

by Aimee Hughes | 14 Jun 2023

Pharmacist turned CEO, Rima Darwiche, is paving the way for better access to life-saving therapies.

A person on the roof of a house installing solar panels with a clear blue sky in the background  

Whittlesea community groups are leading the charge to renewable energy

by Local Government Victoria | 21 Dec 2022

The Whittlesea Community Energy Transition Project is giving community groups their own renewable energy solutions to help power their facilities.

A selection of cut cheeses arranges beautifully with small pops of red fruits  

Glass half full for dairy hub in Mortlake

by Regional Development Victoria | 7 Dec 2022

A former pie factory has been transformed into a major dairy hub, shared between an artisan Victorian cheesemaker and an organic dairy business.

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.

 

Charlton’s charming art deco Rex Theatre reopens

by Regional Development Victoria | 30 Nov 2022

The beloved 1930s picture theatre has reopened with a new backstage so it can play host to so much more than movies.

Exterior photograph of Clunes Town Hall, a two story cream building with arches windows and a clock at the top  

Clunes in the good books

by Regional Development Victoria | 13 Oct 2022

Located halfway between Ballarat and Maryborough, Clunes’ Town Hall is continuing to make a positive impact on the town’s community spirit.

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