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Eight historic West Vic pubs where you can have a feed
Aug 03, 2026

Eight historic West Vic pubs where you can have a feed

From the coast to the Wimmera, feel the vibe of yesteryear.

Darcie Humphreys
FoodFood
The best Sunday roasts for a hearty feed in West Vic
Jul 14, 2026

The best Sunday roasts for a hearty feed in West Vic

From classic dishes to rotating specials, these venues are serving some of winter's most comforting meals.

Zara Cuthbertson
LifestyleLifestyle
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The best spots to get a vegetarian feed in Ballarat
Jul 14, 2026

The best spots to get a vegetarian feed in Ballarat

Healthy and ethical, the Brolga has rounded up the best spots for a green meal.

Darcie Humphreys, +1
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Let them eat cake: The best spots for a sugar hit in West Vic
Jul 06, 2026

Let them eat cake: The best spots for a sugar hit in West Vic

These local makers are serving delectable goods around the region, whether you’re obsessed with chocolate, buttercream, or both.

Darcie Humphreys
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Meet the Daylesford chef who trained at a three-Michelin-star restaurant in Osaka
Jun 17, 2026

Meet the Daylesford chef who trained at a three-Michelin-star restaurant in Osaka

“Cooking seemed like ... the perfect way to explore with flavours and have fun. And not have to do the dishes".

Darcie Humphreys
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The West Vic breakfast club: The best big brekky plates in the patch
Jun 16, 2026

The West Vic breakfast club: The best big brekky plates in the patch

Some mornings, no other dish will do.

Zara Cuthbertson
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This Ballarat entrepreneur is bridging cultural divides with accessible Middle Eastern cooking
Jun 04, 2026

This Ballarat entrepreneur is bridging cultural divides with accessible Middle Eastern cooking

Gilava Pour, founder of Exotic Bazaar, is helping bring Persian, Moroccan and Egyptian flavours to Australian supermarket shelves.

Darcie Humphreys
LifestyleLifestyle
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 The best coffee spots in West Vic
May 27, 2026

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
BallaratBallarat
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Where to get lunch under $20 in Ballarat
May 12, 2026

Where to get lunch under $20 in Ballarat

Sushi, greasy sandwiches and Bánh mì awaits.

Darcie Humphreys
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How a mouldy pumpkin started a food waste movement in West Vic
May 05, 2026

How a mouldy pumpkin started a food waste movement in West Vic

In Australia, almost 8 million tonnes of food is wasted every year. Rachel Yeo and her Happy Scraps kitchen is looking to change that, in Creswick and beyond.

Darcie Humphreys
LifestyleLifestyle
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West Vic guide to cheaper groceries: Where to find deals on your shop across the region
Apr 30, 2026

West Vic guide to cheaper groceries: Where to find deals on your shop across the region

Grocery savings are still out there, they just might not be where you normally shop.

Zara Cuthbertson
LifestyleLifestyle
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The best bakeries in West Vic
Apr 29, 2026

The best bakeries in West Vic

Sugar-soaked spots to make you smile - and give you a toothache.

Darcie Humphreys
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