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Step back in time at Sovereign Hill, Ballarat's biggest attraction.

The regional city stealing away Melbourne's creative juices

Ballarat is using the skills and craftmanship of the past to forge a bright future.

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Bright sits in the heart of the Alpine Valleys wine region.

Nine must-do highlights of Bright, Victoria

Fresh produce and fine wine bundled together with magnificent mountain views: welcome to Bright, Victoria.

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The nine things you must do in Beechworth

Whether you're a foodie, a wine lover or a history buff, there's much to see and do in this Victorian town.

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Inside the secret Aussie wine cave you'll (probably) never get to visit

It produces one of Australia's best chardonnays, but don't expect to show up here and get the tour - or even be able to buy a bottle.

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Australia will have a ski season but it won't look like any other.

Australia's ski season 2020: Your questions answered

​Australia will have a domestic snow season in 2020, but it won't be normal and it won't start on time.

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Beechworth’s streets are lined with historic buildings.

Gold rush towns tick all boxes for a great short break

With domestic tourism hopefully close at hand, Michael Gebicki suggests planning ahead for a serene trip to the historic gold rush towns.

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A coffee served with love at Dumu Balcony Cafe.

This Victorian cafe that's changing lives

It serves regional, seasonal and Indigenous bush foods, and gets young Indigenous people from the Northern Territory workplace ready.

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Not just for skiing, Victoria's north-eastern corner features scenic mountains and lakes perfect for hiking, cycling or scenic driving. Fuel up on locally produced food and there's also some great wineries.

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High Country

High Country, Victoria

Not just for skiing, Victoria's north-eastern corner features scenic mountains and lakes perfect for hiking, cycling or scenic driving. Fuel up on locally produced food and there's also some great wineries.

Official Language: English
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