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

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

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

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
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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
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Where to get lunch under $20 in Ballarat

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

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