The West Vic Brolga

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The best coffee spots in West Vic

The best coffee spots in West Vic

From the coast to the Central Highlands, we’ve got your morning drink and afternoon pick-me-up sorted.

Darcie Humphreys
Port FairyPort Fairy
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The Warrnambool harvest challenge turning local’s backyard olives into liquid gold

The Warrnambool harvest challenge turning local’s backyard olives into liquid gold

If you have an olive tree at your place, you may be entitled to oil compensation.

Zara Cuthbertson
Pub ChatPub Chat
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For 10 years, this Ballarat competition has been celebrating the weirdest and most wonderful facial hair in Australia

For 10 years, this Ballarat competition has been celebrating the weirdest and most wonderful facial hair in Australia

“People love how inclusive it is. It’s so many different sorts of people getting together. Doesn’t matter if it’s a big beard, small beard, male, female.”

Darcie Humphreys
ClimateClimate
It's getting hotter and drier, but West Vic revegetation projects are working smarter

It's getting hotter and drier, but West Vic revegetation projects are working smarter

“We have to use plants with potential genetic adaptations to hotter and drier climates".

Darcie Humphreys
AgricultureAgriculture
Post-drought hope: West Vic farm profitability tipped to rise despite major challenges

Post-drought hope: West Vic farm profitability tipped to rise despite major challenges

Confidence across the dairy sector has lifted, with local farmers more optimistic about profits after a difficult year of weather and cost pressures.

Zara Cuthbertson
EventsEvents
June gig guide: The best live music events in West Vic this month

June gig guide: The best live music events in West Vic this month

From intimate church shows in Port Fairy to loud punk sets in Ballarat, here’s what’s on across the region.

Zara Cuthbertson

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PortlandPortland
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Glenelg Shire Council commits to permanent truth-telling about colonial violence at Victoria’s oldest European settlement

Glenelg Shire Council commits to permanent truth-telling about colonial violence at Victoria’s oldest European settlement

“We acknowledge the true history of the region within the Glenelg shire and we commit to truth telling as a vital step towards awareness, education, recognition, and healing.”

Darcie Humphreys
LifestyleLifestyle
Where to head for your next Happy Hour in West Vic

Where to head for your next Happy Hour in West Vic

By the sea or in the country, the drinks are guaranteed to be cheap.

Darcie Humphreys
Port FairyPort Fairy
“Devastating”: Moyne Council votes to decommission Port Fairy pool after $5m repair bill

“Devastating”: Moyne Council votes to decommission Port Fairy pool after $5m repair bill

An audit warned works to fix the myriad issues would not guarantee a safe reopening of the facility.

Zara Cuthbertson
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
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Regional youth workers to converge on Warrnambool and break down the challenges facing young people

Regional youth workers to converge on Warrnambool and break down the challenges facing young people

The Beyond Borders: Breaking Down the Silos conference is taking place on June 9 and 10.

Darcie Humphreys
LifestyleLifestyle
West Vic’s ultimate playground guide: The best spots to take your kids

West Vic’s ultimate playground guide: The best spots to take your kids

We’re talking mazes, flying foxes, spinning carousels and giant slides.

Zara Cuthbertson
LifestyleLifestyle
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The best coffee spots in West Vic

The best coffee spots in West Vic

From the coast to the Central Highlands, we’ve got your morning drink and afternoon pick-me-up sorted.

Darcie Humphreys
Newsletter: Look what we have hair

Newsletter: Look what we have hair

Plus: Road repairs for West Vic

EventsEvents
June gig guide: The best live music events in West Vic this month

June gig guide: The best live music events in West Vic this month

From intimate church shows in Port Fairy to loud punk sets in Ballarat, here’s what’s on across the region.

Zara Cuthbertson
Port FairyPort Fairy
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The Warrnambool harvest challenge turning local’s backyard olives into liquid gold

The Warrnambool harvest challenge turning local’s backyard olives into liquid gold

If you have an olive tree at your place, you may be entitled to oil compensation.

Zara Cuthbertson
Pub ChatPub Chat
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For 10 years, this Ballarat competition has been celebrating the weirdest and most wonderful facial hair in Australia

For 10 years, this Ballarat competition has been celebrating the weirdest and most wonderful facial hair in Australia

“People love how inclusive it is. It’s so many different sorts of people getting together. Doesn’t matter if it’s a big beard, small beard, male, female.”

Darcie Humphreys
ClimateClimate
It's getting hotter and drier, but West Vic revegetation projects are working smarter

It's getting hotter and drier, but West Vic revegetation projects are working smarter

“We have to use plants with potential genetic adaptations to hotter and drier climates".

Darcie Humphreys
AgricultureAgriculture
Post-drought hope: West Vic farm profitability tipped to rise despite major challenges

Post-drought hope: West Vic farm profitability tipped to rise despite major challenges

Confidence across the dairy sector has lifted, with local farmers more optimistic about profits after a difficult year of weather and cost pressures.

Zara Cuthbertson
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