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Overhead view of Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, 2021. Image courtesy of Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.  

Quarries a stepping-stone for new parks and facilities

by Lewis Hill | 2 Feb 2022

Many of Melbourne’s most loved gardens, cycling tracks and fishing spots were once quarries producing the materials that built the suburbs around them

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.

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.

Jamieson Asbock at the new Rawson Skate Park  

New skate park in Rawson a hit with the locals

by Regional Development Victoria | 11 Jan 2022

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.

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.

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.

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.

Image of the new outdoor gym equipment in Talbot  

Tiny Talbot is big on active community

by Regional Development Victoria | 6 Dec 2021

New outdoor gym equipment in Talbot in Victoria’s north-west is being taken up enthusiastically by the community, improving health and connections.

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.

Kamal Grewal, Manjinder Grewal, Aman Grewal.  

Farming their way - the Grewal family makes history in the Mallee

by Agriculture Victoria | 15 Nov 2021

Twenty years ago, four brothers arrived in Australia from India. Today they head up a major agricultural enterprise in the Victorian Mallee.

Samaritan House project upon completion image credit to FormFlow  

The small homes making a big difference

by Regional Development Victoria | 12 Nov 2021

A Geelong-based manufacturer, a university and a men’s crisis accommodation are paving the way in creating sustainable housing.

Australia’s oldest wooden tall ship has returned to Victoria Harbour, Docklands.  

Safe harbour: Alma Doepel drops anchor in Melbourne

by Georgina Jerums | 25 Oct 2021

After 10 years and 80,000 hours of painstaking restoration, Australia’s oldest wooden tall ship has returned to Victoria Harbour, Docklands.

Alex Power, founder of Delivr  

A start up success being delivered in Ballarat by young entrepreneur

by Malcolm Roberts | 21 Oct 2021

Studying in Australia gave Alex a unique opportunity to explore his entrepreneurial side. Now his delivery platform is helping businesses in Ballarat.

Screen capture of singers singing via online chat  

Connecting through singing in lockdown

by Anders Furze | 19 Oct 2021

Members of a trailblazing community choir have stayed connected in lockdown through online video performances.

The facade of the Prahran Mechanics Institute building  

Mechanics’ Institutes evolving with their communities

by Local Government Victoria | 12 Oct 2021

From humble Scottish beginnings to landmarks around big cities and country towns, Mechanic’s Institutes have been around for over 200 years.

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.

Person holding a handful of a mix of green and dark olives  

The good oil: Corio’s Cobram Estate Olives pumps up export arm

by Georgina Jerums | 22 Sep 2021

Australia’s largest olive oil producer, headquartered in Corio, is making inroads into Japan, Korea, and the US.

Image of 3 people showing their craft goods  

Women’s business incubator fostering new beginnings

by Regional Development Victoria | 14 Sep 2021

Women from culturally diverse communities are being empowered through a business incubator, funded by the Victorian Government.

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