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

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

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

The best bakeries in West Vic

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

Darcie Humphreys
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Ticket sales soar for 2026 Grampians Grape Escape as region emerges from era of repair

Ticket sales soar for 2026 Grampians Grape Escape as region emerges from era of repair

The Brolga spoke to Co-Festival Director Kate Kirkpatrick about what the event means for the community.

Darcie Humphreys
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From wedding guests to owners: The Daylesford restaurant built on a love of place

From wedding guests to owners: The Daylesford restaurant built on a love of place

Seasonal eating and living with Sault owner Jodi Flockhart.

Darcie Humphreys
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Ballarat's food culture isn't a surprise. It's been 20 years in the making.

Ballarat's food culture isn't a surprise. It's been 20 years in the making.

Hatted restaurants, local producers and lots of pies: Ballarat's food renaissance is in full swing.

Darcie Humphreys
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Five affordable eats under $25 in Ballarat

Five affordable eats under $25 in Ballarat

It’s all about the deals and the specials.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Watch: Eating eel arancini at the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre and Cafe

Watch: Eating eel arancini at the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre and Cafe

The Brolga visited the WorldHeritage listed Budj Bim Cultural Landscape and tried out the cafe overlooking the shores of Lake Condah.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Watch: What to grab at Timboon's Fine Ice Cream

Watch: What to grab at Timboon's Fine Ice Cream

The West Vic Brolga ventured to Timboon to try the town's best frozen desserts.

Zara Cuthbertson
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We asked: What does Colac need more of?

We asked: What does Colac need more of?

Our latest edition of on-the-street interviews with locals focuses on invigorating Colac.

Brad Esposito
HamiltonHamilton
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The quest for West Vic's best brekkie roll: Tosca Browns, Hamilton

The quest for West Vic's best brekkie roll: Tosca Browns, Hamilton

The Brolga visits local cafe Tosca Browns to try their version of the classic Aussie breakfast.

Brad Esposito
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WATCH: Grassroots Deli Cafe

WATCH: Grassroots Deli Cafe

Stop here during your Great Ocean Road travels.

Zara Cuthbertson