The best events, food & drink, history, and news from around regional Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia, ACT, and Northern Territory.
The best events, food & drink, history, and news from around regional Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia, ACT, and Northern Territory.
In a triumphant sweep, Grampians Olive Co., the foremost olive producer in the Grampians region, has secured two Gold medals and the prestigious Champion Best in Class title at the
In a prestigious nod to natural beauty and historical significance, a towering River Red Gum tree, affectionately known as “The Big Tree,” has claimed the title of 2023 Victorian Tree
When the hustle and bustle of Melbourne city life gets overwhelming, a visit to one of the picturesque alpaca farms nearby can be the perfect escape. These gentle creatures offer
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a distinctive food distribution system that offers an exciting opportunity for consumers to directly support local farmers while gaining access to fresh, locally sourced produce.
The goat is well and truly part of the farming mix in Australia, with the first goats arriving on land with the First Fleet in 1788. There are many types
This century, Australia has suffered more frequent and more severe bushfires. The Black Summer fires of 2019–20 were the worst on record for the area burned and property loss. How
Most of us find it very difficult to identify different species of eucalypt. You often hear people say they all look the same. Of course, they don’t. There are over
Self-shedding sheep are a unique and fascinating breed of sheep that have the ability to shed their own wool. These sheep have been bred to have shorter, finer wool fibres
A teacup pig is a small breed of pig that has been bred to be especially small. They are also sometimes referred to as miniature pigs or micro pigs. Teacup
Editor’s note: Here at The Local Rag we aim to be as transparent as possible when covering all of the amazing things to see and do around regional Australia. For
The search is on for Footy’s Favourite Farmer in Victoria, with the Labor Government and WorkSafe launching a competition that aims to celebrate the unique role of sports in farming
Celtuce is a unique vegetable that is gaining popularity in the culinary world due to its versatility and nutritious properties. Also known as stem lettuce or asparagus lettuce, celtuce is
Cow Tipping is a supposed prank or dare in which a person or group of people sneak up on a sleeping cow and push it over. The idea is that
Given the warm climate and the fact that the island is surrounded by water, it’s no surprise that Australians have had an obsession with surfing since the day it was
If you know us—and because you’re reading this article we know you do—then you know that we love a road trip. The wind in your hair (stick your head out
