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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.

Two people sky diving, what would be described as 'type 2 fun'.

What Is the Fun Scale?

The fun scale is a concept that is often used to describe the relative level of enjoyment or pleasure that an activity or experience provides. The scale is often depicted

A wide view of Bendigo's round house, a former petrol station turned bakery.

Bendigo’s ‘Round House’ Is Up For Sale

If you’ve been to Bendigo sometime in the past 70 years, there’s a good chance you’ve come across a very odd-looking building there. One that you might mistake for a

clearing sales

Clearing Sales Happening This Month

In the market for a ton of stuff you want but probably don’t need? We’ve got your covered with the best clearing sales from around Australia’s regional areas. Clearing sales

Cafe Sidra in Learmonth, Victoria

Grab A Cold One At Cafe Sidra, A Cider Focussed Cafe In Regional Victoria

The bustling gold rush city of Ballarat is a destination for many Melburnians and tourists from far away places. But just 20-minutes north-west of Ballarat you’ll come across a beautiful small town called Learmonth, and in it you’ll find an excellent cafe that needs to be at the top of your list.

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