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Festive family-friendly events under $5 this December

Festive family-friendly events under $5 this December

Camp chairs or picnic blankets essential.

Zara Cuthbertson
HistoryHistory
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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: Timboon Sunday Market

WATCH: Timboon Sunday Market

From local food to handmade gifts, the stalls offered a great variety.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Pub guide: The best beer gardens in western Victoria

Pub guide: The best beer gardens in western Victoria

Who doesn’t need a list of the top places to enjoy a cold drink in the sun?

Zara Cuthbertson
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West Vic garden guide: What to plant this season in September and October

West Vic garden guide: What to plant this season in September and October

Native plants are resilient, low-maintenance and climate-ready. And Spring is the perfect time to get them in the ground.

Zara Cuthbertson
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WATCH: We checked out a paint and sip workshop in Colac

WATCH: We checked out a paint and sip workshop in Colac

Wine, nibbles, and art. The ultimate combo.

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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The ultimate guide to vintage and antique shops in West Vic

The ultimate guide to vintage and antique shops in West Vic

Read on for a haven of classic vinyl, carnival glass and enamel car signs.

Zara Cuthbertson
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The best walks you can go on in Port Fairy without using your car

The best walks you can go on in Port Fairy without using your car

Because who needs a big pile of metal when you have your legs!

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The veggie-growing guru sharing her knowledge with fellow Portland gardeners

The veggie-growing guru sharing her knowledge with fellow Portland gardeners

Catherine Francis dishes the dirt on organic, seasonal produce.

Zara Cuthbertson
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The best farmers and community markets across West Vic

The best farmers and community markets across West Vic

The West Vic Brolga has you covered for all the local markets in our region.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Hike, walk, climb: The best tracks and things to see in the Southern Grampians

Hike, walk, climb: The best tracks and things to see in the Southern Grampians

Grab your hiking shoes, pack a snack, and go explore a slice of paradise.