$10 menu item you need to try
Paynesville in East Gippsland has everything you could want in a holiday town – including an award-winning restaurant.
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This cafe is the ultimate brunch spot
Lakes Entrance has stunning swimming beaches, a thriving water sports scene and great sunsets – but this burger is the real drawcard.
Hidden surfer’s haven on our doorstep
At the mouth of the Snowy River lies the super relaxed township of Marlo. And this hidden gem has one beach perfect for the wild at heart.
The one pub meal worth the day trip
On a narrow sandy peninsula on the shores of the Gippsland Lakes, hides a pub with a dish so delicious you’ll never want to leave.
Now is time to visit this Aussie paradise
With its rugged alpine ranges and coastal landscapes, East Gippsland has rarely struggled to attract visitors. But now, the community needs your help.
‘Don’t bother’: Tourists hated Melbourne
MELBOURNE may be the world’s most liveable city but these tourists hated everything about it, according to these savage reviews of the city’s best attractions.
Aussie town that doesn’t exist
NEXT to an extinct volcano is Australia’s forgotten town that technically doesn’t exist. But locals want it back on the map.
Eight reasons to not hate Melbourne
WHEN it comes to rivalry, the Melbourne V Sydney debate lingers, but hey, there’s lots to love about Melbourne.
Sea search reveals five new Apostles
TOURISTS and Australians all know the 12 Apostles, but a rare discovery shows we have been wrong about them all along.
‘Hairy panic’ burying Aussie town
HUGE piles of “hairy panic grass” have inundated this town and residents can’t even get inside their own homes. So what’s causing this bizarre problem?
Um … good luck with that, Melbs
MELBOURNE thinks its idea will be better than the Harbour Bridge climb. NSW Premier Mike Baird can barely contain his laughter.
Melbourne mocked in viral video
IT’S no secret Melburnians have a passion for their city. But one man has pointed out all its flaws and mocked them in a hilarious video.
Australia’s tallest hotel underway
THE Victorian capital is putting on the Ritz, with the city’s first Ritz-Carlton set to become Australia’s tallest hotel.
Delicious serve of luxury
Even a short break is long enough to dive into the gourmet delights of the Mornington Peninsula
Take a walk on the wild side
Want a big night out with a bunch of animals? Then set up a swag for a family sleepover with the lions at the High Country’s Mansfield Zoo.
Why you should go on this Aussie road trip
YOU can’t beat the simple feeling of jumping in a car, hitting the road and exploring at your leisure, If you’re looking for somewhere to do that, this is the place.
Meet Moomba’s new king, queen
TV legend Bert Newton and well-known stage actor Lucy Durack are the latest Melbourne monarchs.
Cheeky hippo poses for first photo
THE newest hippo addition at Werribee Open Range Zoo has shrugged off her shyness and posed for her first photos.
Is this the world’s worst Christmas tree?
IT COST $30,000 but is Geelong’s Christmas tree the ugliest going around? Even the mayor has called it a “disgrace”.
World’s most expensive drinks
HEADING out for a Friday drink but bored by the usual beer? Here’s five drinks that are far from the average beverage, including Melbourne’s own $12,500 ‘tipple’.
See Bond’s blue trunks in style
SOFITEL Melbourne On Collins has introduced accommodation packages for the James Bond exhibition at Melbourne Museum.
Festival fun in Mildura
JAZZ musicians from around the country will converge for the annual Mildura Jazz, Food and Wine Festival from November 1 to 5.
Bonegilla’s doorway to a fresh start
SARAH Nicholson visits a Victorian migrant centre that introduced hundreds of thousands of new Australians to the way of life in their adopted country.
Coastal journey to the 12 Apostles
WHAT better way to explore Victoria’s most famous coastline than on a trek to one of Nature’s finest wonders, writes Peter Smith.
Yoga in the snow
AN Alpine Wellness Retreat is being held near Hotham ski resort in Victoria this month.
Snow joke! Ski free in September
AN Aussie ski resort is offering the chance to ski free in September if you buy a season pass for next year.
Savour the top location of Aussie bake off
THE show might be all about bread, biscuits, cakes and pies, but the real star of The Great Australian Bake Off is its location.
New apartment stays in Melbourne
OAKS on William has opened in Melbourne offering a range of apartment-style accommodation in the heart of the city.
Surfing a superb selection of Geelong sights
THE area around Victoria’s second largest city is great for history, water activities and enjoying excellent food and wine, writes Sarah Nicholson.
Vintage bike riding in Victoria
VISITORS to Echuca in Victoria can now hire vintage-style bikes to explore the area for free.
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