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Replica Wild West town in Yandoit on the market

Replica Wild West town in Yandoit on the market

“Old iron wasn’t worth anything, so I thought I might as well build a couple little buildings and, before I knew it, I had a little town.”

Darcie Humphreys
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For 10 years, this Ballarat competition has been celebrating the weirdest and most wonderful facial hair in Australia

For 10 years, this Ballarat competition has been celebrating the weirdest and most wonderful facial hair in Australia

“People love how inclusive it is. It’s so many different sorts of people getting together. Doesn’t matter if it’s a big beard, small beard, male, female.”

Darcie Humphreys
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From Gold Rush swamp to Olympic venue, Lake Wendouree has anchored Ballarat for 170 years

From Gold Rush swamp to Olympic venue, Lake Wendouree has anchored Ballarat for 170 years

The lake dried out completely during the Millennium Drought, hosting kangaroos where rowers once trained.

Darcie Humphreys
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How did Ballarat become home to one of the only monuments in the world dedicated to the Titanic's band?

How did Ballarat become home to one of the only monuments in the world dedicated to the Titanic's band?

An Edwardian-style bandstand commemorates the infamous cruise ship sinking and the heroic tale of the musicians onboard.

Darcie Humphreys
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Does “Dear Life” capture the essence of the ‘Rat? We watched the first episode to find out

Does “Dear Life” capture the essence of the ‘Rat? We watched the first episode to find out

The new series navigates loss and healing with a familiar backdrop, and a couple odd choices.

Darcie Humphreys
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Who feeds Great Ocean Road tourists when the summer tidal wave hits?

Who feeds Great Ocean Road tourists when the summer tidal wave hits?

In January and February 2024, 1.5 million people flocked to the 240km-long landmark.

Zara Cuthbertson
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All dressed up and nowhere to go: Colac's young people frustrated with limited nightlife

All dressed up and nowhere to go: Colac's young people frustrated with limited nightlife

Midnight closures, scarce taxis and a lack of venue options are forcing the town’s younger generation to look outside the district for their social lives.

Zara Cuthbertson
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"I try to vote now because people say it's worthwhile": A Port Fairy local on political apathy and hometown changes

"I try to vote now because people say it's worthwhile": A Port Fairy local on political apathy and hometown changes

In the third of our series across the Western Districts, we speak to a tattoo artist about community changes in Port Fairy and his scepticism about political engagement.

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"Both parties have ignored Warrnambool for a long time": A local artist on why he's voting differently this election

"Both parties have ignored Warrnambool for a long time": A local artist on why he's voting differently this election

In the first of our multi-part series across the Western Districts, we speak to a 68-year-old Warrnambool retiree about how he's voting and what he cares about.