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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.

Lifestyle

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.

Climate

Newsletter: The kids aren't alright

Plus: Three generations of Campanas in Ballarat

Newsletters

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.

Ballarat

“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.

Skipton

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.

Pub Chat

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.

Lifestyle

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.