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A piece of the precinct: Former Stawell literary institute building one of a rare few

A piece of the precinct: Former Stawell literary institute building one of a rare few

The site has retained many original features from the 1870s.

Zara Cuthbertson
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From Oxford blues to West Vic grandeur: The tale of Coragulac House’s first owner

From Oxford blues to West Vic grandeur: The tale of Coragulac House’s first owner

Built in 1873 for George Pringle Robertson, the sprawling estate has been restored by Garry and Sharryn Gibson.

Zara Cuthbertson
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WATCH: Lake Elizabeth

WATCH: Lake Elizabeth

The lake is home to elusive platypuses, and offers a long or short walk to catch the view.

Zara Cuthbertson
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WATCH: The history of William Guilfoyle

WATCH: The history of William Guilfoyle

Did you know the man behind Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens also left his mark across West Vic?

Zara Cuthbertson
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Over the Guilfoyle garden wall

Over the Guilfoyle garden wall

The designer of Melbourne’s Botanic Gardens also created green scenes across the southwest of Victoria.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Colac's historic Glenora house is for sale - do you know the story of its first owner?

Colac's historic Glenora house is for sale - do you know the story of its first owner?

After losing two sons in World War I the residing GP and surgeon closed his practice.

Zara Cuthbertson
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The history behind Portland’s 175-year-old Freemasons lodge

The history behind Portland’s 175-year-old Freemasons lodge

As the organisation celebrates its long legacy, the Brolga explores its tradition, community giving and the quiet evolution of a group once shrouded in secrecy.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Scottish spirit set to take over the south west

Scottish spirit set to take over the south west

A lively Celtic festival brings music, history and tartan pride to Camperdown every year — all in honour of one very well-travelled monument.

Zara Cuthbertson
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From ashes to emus: The ecological renaissance of Tower Hill explored in upcoming feature length documentary

From ashes to emus: The ecological renaissance of Tower Hill explored in upcoming feature length documentary

“The area around Tower Hill and the Belfast Reserve was once like the Kakadu of the south.”

Zara Cuthbertson
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Ding dong merrily on high: Camperdown’s centrepiece clock tower

Ding dong merrily on high: Camperdown’s centrepiece clock tower

The beloved landmark has been keeping time for nearly 130 years.

Zara Cuthbertson