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Oct 20, 2026

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1 min read

Five generations have run this vineyard since 1920. DNA testing still can't identify all the grapes.

Best’s Wines Great Western has survived the depression, fires and an insect crisis that once destroyed half of France’s vineyards.

Profiles

Oct 20, 2026

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4 min read

West Vic farmers say EU trade deal falls short, but cutting emissions is paying off

Local producers have questioned the free-trade agreement, but their concerns extend beyond quotas to the climate policies that could shape their access to overseas markets.

Agriculture

Jul 31, 2026

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20 min read

Who can I vote for across Western Victoria at the 2026 Victorian election?

Our guide to November’s state election, who you can vote for and what they hope to achieve if they are elected into power.

Politics

Your ultimate gig guide for West Vic this November

Aug 18, 2026

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1 min read

Your ultimate gig guide for West Vic this November

A string of acts bring early-2000s rock as well as 1980s tributes to Ballarat and Warrnambool.

Events

Darcie Humphreys

West Vic farmers say EU trade deal falls short, but cutting emissions is paying off

Oct 20, 2026

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4 min read

West Vic farmers say EU trade deal falls short, but cutting emissions is paying off

Local producers have questioned the free-trade agreement, but their concerns extend beyond quotas to the climate policies that could shape their access to overseas markets.

Agriculture

Zara Cuthbertson

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Profiles

Minister, MP, candidate: Labor’s Michaela Settle on the fight to retain Eureka

Oct 21, 2026

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2 min read

Minister, MP, candidate: Labor’s Michaela Settle on the fight to retain Eureka

From drought recovery and biosecurity to growing suburbs and regional roads, the MP outlines what she hopes to tackle next.

Oct 21, 2026

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5 min read

A spa becomes brewery

Plus: Your ultimate November gig guide

Oct 20, 2026

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1 min read

Five generations have run this vineyard since 1920. DNA testing still can't identify all the grapes.

Best’s Wines Great Western has survived the depression, fires and an insect crisis that once destroyed half of France’s vineyards.

Oct 20, 2026

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1 min read

Elaine Railway Hotel back after 18-month renovation - with new taps, Irish theme and ghost stories

Carolyn Coffey and Sean Kelly purchased the pub as a quiet getaway and semi-retirement.

Oct 20, 2026

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4 min read

West Vic farmers say EU trade deal falls short, but cutting emissions is paying off

Local producers have questioned the free-trade agreement, but their concerns extend beyond quotas to the climate policies that could shape their access to overseas markets.

West Vic farmers say EU trade deal falls short, but cutting emissions is paying off

Local producers have questioned the free-trade agreement, but their concerns extend beyond quotas to the climate policies that could shape their access to overseas markets.

Agriculture

Five family-friendly events happening in West Vic this November

There are plenty of options under $10 to keep the kids busy.

Events

From day spa to champion brewery: How a Hepburn Springs couple's pivot paid off

“I just started kissing Nick and forgot we were on camera”.

Profiles

The local recycling program that means this Ballarat mum only has to put her bin out every two months

The soft plastics collection initiative has saved tens of thousands of kilograms of waste from landfill.

Ballarat

Plight of the platypus

Plus: No more plane trees in Hamilton.

Rezoning of Werribee River land sparks community concern over flood risk and platypus habitat

The first biodiversity assessment of the area contained no mention of the river’s native platypuses.

Wildlife

Gone fishin’: Seven spots to reel in a prize catch in West Vic

There are plenty of them in the sea, but also the lakes and rivers.

A Ballarat family business built on rendang pies, lobster noodles and 650 weekly dumplings

David Tan told the Brolga he grew up believing everyone was able to cook.

Profiles

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Five generations have run this vineyard since 1920. DNA testing still can't identify all the grapes.

West Vic farmers say EU trade deal falls short, but cutting emissions is paying off

Who can I vote for across Western Victoria at the 2026 Victorian election?

Your ultimate gig guide for West Vic this November

West Vic farmers say EU trade deal falls short, but cutting emissions is paying off

THE LATEST

Minister, MP, candidate: Labor’s Michaela Settle on the fight to retain Eureka

A spa becomes brewery

Five generations have run this vineyard since 1920. DNA testing still can't identify all the grapes.

Elaine Railway Hotel back after 18-month renovation - with new taps, Irish theme and ghost stories

West Vic farmers say EU trade deal falls short, but cutting emissions is paying off

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West Vic farmers say EU trade deal falls short, but cutting emissions is paying off

Five family-friendly events happening in West Vic this November

From day spa to champion brewery: How a Hepburn Springs couple's pivot paid off

The local recycling program that means this Ballarat mum only has to put her bin out every two months

Plight of the platypus

Rezoning of Werribee River land sparks community concern over flood risk and platypus habitat

Gone fishin’: Seven spots to reel in a prize catch in West Vic

A Ballarat family business built on rendang pies, lobster noodles and 650 weekly dumplings

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