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Regional Victoria Will Come Out Of Lockdown On September 9th

In news that will be extremely welcome, Premier Daniel Andrews has announced that regional Victoria will emerge from lockdown at 11:59pm on Thursday 9th September. All of regional Victoria that is, except for Shepparton which is still in the grips of a serious outbreak. Authorise worker lists will no longer apply in regional Victoria which…

8 September 20210Comments ByBen Tyers

Food & Drink

Sorrento’s ‘Conti’ Hotel Will Feature A Rooftop Deck, Street Dining, And Fine Dining Restaurant Post Renovation

The Continental in Sorrento, Victoria has been closed for many years. Once a haunt for those on the Mornington Peninsula looking for a large night out, the doors have been locked, windows missing, and cranes hovering over it for years. 'The Conti' has occupied the top of the hill overlooking Port Phillip Bay in Sorrento…

24 August 20210Comments ByBen Tyers

History

This Country Pub Has Been Frozen In Time For Almost 100 Years

The Bendigo Hotel in Dunolly is not a pub you can head into. It's a pub with no beer, and it's been that way for almost 100 years. Now, it's up for sale, and it's expected to fetch $1.5M. Frozen in time, the Bendigo Hotel was purchased by the current owner's family…

17 August 20211Comment ByBen Tyers

News

Camping Will Be Permitted Beside Victorian Rivers From September

A controversial plan to open Victoria's river frontages up to camping will become official from September 1st. The Victorian government will allow camping on 27 river frontages in northern Victoria. The land is currently licensed by farmers. The 27 sites will be on the banks of the Goulburn, Broken, Ovens, Campaspe, Loddon, and Murray rivers…

11 August 20210Comments ByBen Tyers

Accomodation Victoria

The Best Hotels In Regional Victoria

With international travel still off the cards for a long time, travelling extensively throughout Australia's regional areas is the way to go. Regional Victoria copped it hard during lockdowns in 2020, with tourists from other states locked out, as well as Melburnian's for a fair chunk of the year. When travelling around regional Victoria and…

7 August 20211Comment ByBen Tyers

Food & Drink

La Cachette Is A New French Bistro On The Geelong Waterfront

Geelong is starting to make some waves as a foodie destination with the recent openings of venues such as 1915, and now French bistro, La Cachette. La Cachette translates to 'the hideaway' in French, and is a 25-seat bistro that provides an intimate setting where the menu changes every three weeks with a focus on…

2 August 20210Comments ByBen Tyers

Food & Drink

Plonk And Stink Is The Mornington Peninsula’s New Destination For Wine And Cheese

Victoria's Mornington Peninsula is known for its natural beauty, and delicious wines. Plonk & Stink, a new bar from David and Karina Reyne, looks to highlight exactly that. Situated in Flinders, Plonk & Stink has a large range of wine and cheese that is available for dine-in, or take away. The flights here, are a…

2 August 20210Comments ByBen Tyers

Food & Drink

Lancefield’s New Brewery Is Going Ahead After Securing State Funding

The geographical centre of Victoria, Lancefield, will become home to a new brewery within the next 12 months. A couple of horses that currently call a triangular block at 8-10 The Crescent home will make way for a new brewery, restaurant, and function centre. The project in the sleepy hamlet was put together by a…

30 June 20210Comments ByThe Editor

Food & Drink

Sorrento Cafe, Buckley, Stays True To Its Roots

Sorrento, Victoria is known for its beautiful beach, ferry terminal, and of course its pricey—albeit extremely beautiful—houses. The town stays quiet during the colder months, but keeping the locals warm is new cafe, Buckley, house in what used to be the iconic pancake cafe, Buckley's Chance on the corner of Melbourne and Ocean Beach Road.…

22 June 20210Comments ByThe Editor

Accomodation Victoria

5 Of The Best Airbnbs In Regional Victoria

Looking for a place to rest your head? If you’re not in the market for bunking upstairs at one of Victoria’s best country pubs, then you’re probably going to need an Airbnb.

1 May 20212Comments ByThe Editor

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