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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
EventsEvents
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Five family friendly West Vic events to keep the kids entertained in May
Apr 29, 2026

Five family friendly West Vic events to keep the kids entertained in May

Roller skating, theatre, festivals and free workshops - there’s a mix of low-cost and big-ticket events happening across the patch this month.

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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Nomadic Outback teachers to spa country vignerons: The tale of Wombat Forest Wines
Apr 21, 2026

Nomadic Outback teachers to spa country vignerons: The tale of Wombat Forest Wines

The challenges include European wasps that sting each other to try and get at the grapes.

Darcie Humphreys
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The ultimate guide to keeping busy when Ballarat bites
Apr 17, 2026

The ultimate guide to keeping busy when Ballarat bites

Winter is on the way, but you can still stay cosy when you’re out and about.

Darcie Humphreys
LifestyleLifestyle
Coast to country: 10 easy day trips in West Vic
Apr 08, 2026

Coast to country: 10 easy day trips in West Vic

From wineries to wellness, here’s where to go and how far you’ll need to drive.

Zara Cuthbertson
LifestyleLifestyle
Billy buttons and brassicas: West Vic gardeners’ hot tips for the cooler months
Mar 05, 2026

Billy buttons and brassicas: West Vic gardeners’ hot tips for the cooler months

Can you dig it?

Zara Cuthbertson
LifestyleLifestyle
Take a hike: Five top treks in West Vic
Feb 25, 2026

Take a hike: Five top treks in West Vic

We’re talking coastal clifftops, leafy bush trails and riverside paths - the Brolga has you sorted for your next adventure.

Zara Cuthbertson
LifestyleLifestyle
The ultimate list of West Vic date night ideas
Feb 06, 2026

The ultimate list of West Vic date night ideas

A guide of inspiration for every taste and budget.

Zara Cuthbertson
EventsEvents
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The best farmers and community markets across West Vic
Feb 05, 2026

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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Pods for the boys: John Wardle-designed lakefront home in Ballarat lists with $7 million price guide
Jan 06, 2026

Pods for the boys: John Wardle-designed lakefront home in Ballarat lists with $7 million price guide

Architectural heavyweight meets lakefront exclusivity in a sale pushing local limits.

Zara Cuthbertson
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WATCH: Lake Elizabeth
Oct 22, 2025

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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