In This Issue:

New exhibitions: 50 years of Barbie, 100 years of Cocktail Shakers
Celebrate pop-culture in Melbourne during the coming colder months at two of the city’s kookiest exhibitions.

New Phillip Island Penguin Hospital to be built
Phillip Island is getting ready for the development of a new Penguin Hospital at Phillip Island Nature Park.

Bogong High Plains Road officially opened
The recent upgrading of a 36 kilometre stretch of the Bogong High Plains Road from gravel to fully sealed road is anticipated to open up one of the most spectacular drives in Victoria to greater year-round tourism.

Local designers showcased in Castlemaine’s new fashion retail hub
The ground floor of the iconic Midland Hotel in Castlemaine has been transformed into a new fashion retail hub showcasing the work of local independent designers. 

Four Stylish New Accommodation Choices in Gippsland
It?s never been a better time to visit Gippsland with four new boutique accommodation operators recently opening their doors.

New Lorne Gourmet Trail
One of Australia’s favourite coastal tourism destinations is about to show its saucy side with the creation of the new Lorne Gourmet Trail.

Melbourne Dining and Nightlife – New Hotspots
Mediterranean cooking is the focus of our new hotspots this month with new Italian and Greek restaurants creating a buzz among food lovers this month.

Regional Dining and Nightlife – New and noteworthy hotspots
What’s better than a winery or brewery? A winery or brewery with its own bar, restaurant, gallery or B&B.

Discover your creative side at Kyneton's Lauriston Press
Part art gallery, part studio and part art-school,  Lauriston Press is a unique new business  in Macedon Ranges that will help you unleash your inner artist or art appreciator.

Musical Melbourne
Be one of the lucky audience members to see some of Melbourne’s most anticipated musical shows.

120 year old paddlesteamer transformed into Echuca’s latest 5-star attraction
Enjoy an unforgettable experience along one of Australia’s greatest rivers in The Hero, Echuca’s new 5-star luxury paddle steamer, superbly restored and fitted-out to the finest detail.

New Melbourne Accommodation
Two major hotel companies are expanding with Punthill Apartment Group and Mantra Hotels, Resort and Apartments both opening new properties this month.

Every Month:

Special Packages
Stay 3 nights and only pay for 2 at the Yarra Valley’s newest property

Important Diary Notes

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