Stories

After just eight months in business, The Provincial Hotel has been named Victoria’s best boutique style accommodation. The Ballarat hotel was awarded the accolade at the 2019 Tourism Accommodation Australia...

A Ballarat day spa has been crowned Australia’s best of the best – not once, not twice but three times. Ballarat’s Sanctuary Day Spa snapped up three awards at the...

Have you heard the one about the old Ballarat service station that became a hip neighbourhood cafe? Introducing the NYC-inspired Drive , the culmination of 12 months of blood, sweat...

The boys behind Moon & Mountain are at it again, this time putting their own spin on finger-licking fried chicken. Deluxe fried chicken joint Winner Winner is the latest Ballarat...

Who better to ask for the best local knowledge than the locals themselves at the Ballarat Visitor Information Centre? Here are some of the most common questions asked at the...

Former Ballarat boy Taite Radley gained national attention last year after stealing the heart of blonde beauty Ali Oetjen on The Bachelorette. We spoke to the 29-year-old bank manager and...

A recent swag of industry accolades has brought international and national attention to the Ballarat region’s wineries and distilleries. At the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Ballarat’s Kilderkin Distillery was...

A new concept store showcasing the finest of Australian bushfood products and ingredients has opened in Buninyong. Located in an historic cellar, Saltbush Kitchen is designed to showcase both the...