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Pots, schooners and pints: 10 West Vic breweries to check out

Pots, schooners and pints: 10 West Vic breweries to check out

From farmhouse ales and coastal lagers to strawberry beer and truffle brews, your next favourite may be found at one of the spots on this list.

Zara Cuthbertson
ClimateClimate
West Vic farmers set to host wind project capable of powering 1.2 million homes

West Vic farmers set to host wind project capable of powering 1.2 million homes

Developers have pushed back on false claims that wind farms rely on government subsidies for support.

Zara Cuthbertson
BallaratBallarat
The 2026 section of Ballarat’s She Matters mural has doubled in size in two months

The 2026 section of Ballarat’s She Matters mural has doubled in size in two months

The mural is part of a wider campaign from the Red Heart Movement and Australian Femicide Watch, brought to Ballarat with assistance from Women’s Health Grampians.

Darcie Humphreys
SkiptonSkipton
“Anything is better than nothing”: What will actually fix Skipton’s childcare crisis?

“Anything is better than nothing”: What will actually fix Skipton’s childcare crisis?

Locals want to see a facility overhaul, council wants to work with what it already has, while other parents just want to see a solution.

Zara Cuthbertson
Pub ChatPub Chat
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From Gold Rush swamp to Olympic venue, Lake Wendouree has anchored Ballarat for 170 years

From Gold Rush swamp to Olympic venue, Lake Wendouree has anchored Ballarat for 170 years

The lake dried out completely during the Millennium Drought, hosting kangaroos where rowers once trained.

Darcie Humphreys
LifestyleLifestyle
The best wineries to try in West Vic

The best wineries to try in West Vic

From Ballarat to the Grampians to the Pyrenees, these are the best spots to get a glass.

Darcie Humphreys

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New Twelve months on from West Vic’s drought, Warrnambool Landcare has a plan to “bring life” back to local farmland

New Twelve months on from West Vic’s drought, Warrnambool Landcare has a plan to “bring life” back to local farmland

A new long-term environmental program aims to plant a million trees, restore hundreds of hectares, improve drought resilience and reconnect native habitats across Warrnambool and Moyne.

Zara Cuthbertson
LifestyleLifestyle
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Pots, schooners and pints: 10 West Vic breweries to check out

Pots, schooners and pints: 10 West Vic breweries to check out

From farmhouse ales and coastal lagers to strawberry beer and truffle brews, your next favourite may be found at one of the spots on this list.

Zara Cuthbertson
ClimateClimate
West Vic farmers set to host wind project capable of powering 1.2 million homes

West Vic farmers set to host wind project capable of powering 1.2 million homes

Developers have pushed back on false claims that wind farms rely on government subsidies for support.

Zara Cuthbertson
Newsletter: The kids aren't alright

Newsletter: The kids aren't alright

Plus: Three generations of Campanas in Ballarat

BallaratBallarat
The 2026 section of Ballarat’s She Matters mural has doubled in size in two months

The 2026 section of Ballarat’s She Matters mural has doubled in size in two months

The mural is part of a wider campaign from the Red Heart Movement and Australian Femicide Watch, brought to Ballarat with assistance from Women’s Health Grampians.

Darcie Humphreys
SkiptonSkipton
“Anything is better than nothing”: What will actually fix Skipton’s childcare crisis?

“Anything is better than nothing”: What will actually fix Skipton’s childcare crisis?

Locals want to see a facility overhaul, council wants to work with what it already has, while other parents just want to see a solution.

Zara Cuthbertson
Pub ChatPub Chat
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From Gold Rush swamp to Olympic venue, Lake Wendouree has anchored Ballarat for 170 years

From Gold Rush swamp to Olympic venue, Lake Wendouree has anchored Ballarat for 170 years

The lake dried out completely during the Millennium Drought, hosting kangaroos where rowers once trained.

Darcie Humphreys
LifestyleLifestyle
The best wineries to try in West Vic

The best wineries to try in West Vic

From Ballarat to the Grampians to the Pyrenees, these are the best spots to get a glass.

Darcie Humphreys
SkiptonSkipton
Skipton Rec Reserve was vital during recent bushfires, but has been begging for funding since 2017

Skipton Rec Reserve was vital during recent bushfires, but has been begging for funding since 2017

A $37m statewide bushfire recovery package has been welcomed, but the community says it still lacks investment in a key hub central to supporting locals.

Zara Cuthbertson
BallaratBallarat
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Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison attends unveiling of his bronze likeness in Ballarat Botanic Gardens

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison attends unveiling of his bronze likeness in Ballarat Botanic Gardens

The statue, made by sculptor Martin Moore, joins the collection as the 30th prime minister immortalised in metal.

Darcie Humphreys
ProfilesProfiles
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Three generations of the same family have been running this Ballarat store since 1976

Three generations of the same family have been running this Ballarat store since 1976

Campana’s has transitioned between supermarket, bottle shop and deli over the course of 50 years.

Darcie Humphreys
Newsletter: Bring back the bandicoots

Newsletter: Bring back the bandicoots

Plus: 275 rare ducks force Tower Hill hunting closure

Zara Cuthbertson
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