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Eight historic West Vic pubs where you can have a feed

Eight historic West Vic pubs where you can have a feed

From the coast to the Wimmera, feel the vibe of yesteryear.

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The best Sunday roasts for a hearty feed in West Vic

The best Sunday roasts for a hearty feed in West Vic

From classic dishes to rotating specials, these venues are serving some of winter's most comforting meals.

Food

The best spots to get a vegetarian feed in Ballarat

The best spots to get a vegetarian feed in Ballarat

Healthy and ethical, the Brolga has rounded up the best spots for a green meal.

Lifestyle

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Let them eat cake: The best spots for a sugar hit in West Vic

Let them eat cake: The best spots for a sugar hit in West Vic

These local makers are serving delectable goods around the region, whether you’re obsessed with chocolate, buttercream, or both.

Food

Meet the Daylesford chef who trained at a three-Michelin-star restaurant in Osaka

Meet the Daylesford chef who trained at a three-Michelin-star restaurant in Osaka

“Cooking seemed like ... the perfect way to explore with flavours and have fun. And not have to do the dishes".

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The West Vic breakfast club: The best big brekky plates in the patch

The West Vic breakfast club: The best big brekky plates in the patch

Some mornings, no other dish will do.

Food

This Ballarat entrepreneur is bridging cultural divides with accessible Middle Eastern cooking

This Ballarat entrepreneur is bridging cultural divides with accessible Middle Eastern cooking

Gilava Pour, founder of Exotic Bazaar, is helping bring Persian, Moroccan and Egyptian flavours to Australian supermarket shelves.

Profiles

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 The best coffee spots in West Vic

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.

Lifestyle

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Where to get lunch under $20 in Ballarat

Where to get lunch under $20 in Ballarat

Sushi, greasy sandwiches and Bánh mì awaits.

Ballarat

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How a mouldy pumpkin started a food waste movement in West Vic

How a mouldy pumpkin started a food waste movement in West Vic

In Australia, almost 8 million tonnes of food is wasted every year. Rachel Yeo and her Happy Scraps kitchen is looking to change that, in Creswick and beyond.

Profiles

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West Vic guide to cheaper groceries: Where to find deals on your shop across the region

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.

Lifestyle

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The best bakeries in West Vic

The best bakeries in West Vic

Sugar-soaked spots to make you smile - and give you a toothache.

Lifestyle

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Ticket sales soar for 2026 Grampians Grape Escape as region emerges from era of repair

Ticket sales soar for 2026 Grampians Grape Escape as region emerges from era of repair

The Brolga spoke to Co-Festival Director Kate Kirkpatrick about what the event means for the community.

Events

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From wedding guests to owners: The Daylesford restaurant built on a love of place

From wedding guests to owners: The Daylesford restaurant built on a love of place

Seasonal eating and living with Sault owner Jodi Flockhart.

Profiles

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Ballarat's food culture isn't a surprise. It's been 20 years in the making.

Ballarat's food culture isn't a surprise. It's been 20 years in the making.

Hatted restaurants, local producers and lots of pies: Ballarat's food renaissance is in full swing.

Ballarat

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Five affordable eats under $25 in Ballarat

Five affordable eats under $25 in Ballarat

It’s all about the deals and the specials.

Ballarat

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Watch: Eating eel arancini at the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre and Cafe

Watch: Eating eel arancini at the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre and Cafe

The Brolga visited the WorldHeritage listed Budj Bim Cultural Landscape and tried out the cafe overlooking the shores of Lake Condah.

Video

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Watch: What to grab at Timboon's Fine Ice Cream

Watch: What to grab at Timboon's Fine Ice Cream

The West Vic Brolga ventured to Timboon to try the town's best frozen desserts.

Video

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We asked: What does Colac need more of?

We asked: What does Colac need more of?

Our latest edition of on-the-street interviews with locals focuses on invigorating Colac.

Colac Otway

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The quest for West Vic's best brekkie roll: Tosca Browns, Hamilton

The quest for West Vic's best brekkie roll: Tosca Browns, Hamilton

The Brolga visits local cafe Tosca Browns to try their version of the classic Aussie breakfast.

Hamilton

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WATCH: Grassroots Deli Cafe

WATCH: Grassroots Deli Cafe

Stop here during your Great Ocean Road travels.

Video

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WATCH: Timboon Sunday Market

WATCH: Timboon Sunday Market

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

Video

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WATCH: Parmi review - Austral Hotel Colac

WATCH: Parmi review - Austral Hotel Colac

The search for West Vic's best chicken parmigiana continues.

Colac Otway

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WATCH: International Coffee Day

WATCH: International Coffee Day

What's the secret to a perfect pour?

Video

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WATCH: Nibble pie or party pie?

WATCH: Nibble pie or party pie?

Which name do you use?

Video

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