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Where to head for your next Happy Hour in West Vic
23 hours ago

Where to head for your next Happy Hour in West Vic

By the sea or in the country, the drinks are guaranteed to be cheap.

Darcie Humphreys
LifestyleLifestyle
West Vic’s ultimate playground guide: The best spots to take your kids
May 27, 2026

West Vic’s ultimate playground guide: The best spots to take your kids

We’re talking mazes, flying foxes, spinning carousels and giant slides.

Zara Cuthbertson
LifestyleLifestyle
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 The best coffee spots in West Vic
May 27, 2026

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
LifestyleLifestyle
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Pots, schooners and pints: 10 West Vic breweries to check out
May 21, 2026

Pots, schooners and pints: 10 West Vic breweries to check out

From farmhouse ales and coastal lagers to strawberry beer and truffle brews, your next favourite may be found at one of the spots on this list.

Zara Cuthbertson
LifestyleLifestyle
The best wineries to try in West Vic
May 18, 2026

The best wineries to try in West Vic

From Ballarat to the Grampians to the Pyrenees, these are the best spots to get a glass.

Darcie Humphreys
LifestyleLifestyle
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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
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Family-friendly things to do in West Vic this June
Apr 29, 2026

Family-friendly things to do in West Vic this June

Get artistic, hunt some fairies or indulge in some live medieval jousting with the kids this month.

Darcie Humphreys
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
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