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19th Ballarat Autumn Day Ride - Ballarat  

Very popular fully supported bicycle tours of 50, 75 or 100 kilometres. Suitable for all levels of ability. Set route, all rides start and finish at Pleasant St Primary School. Lunch in Haddon. Approx 600 - 800 riders. Prior registrations or on the d ...

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2008 Bendigo Agricultural Show - Bendigo  

A show promoting the best of the region's produce and livestock. ...

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2010 Australian Open Men's and Women's Road Cycling Championships - Buninyong  

(NOTE:Men's and Women's Time Trial and Road Race - you must be a member of a registered cycling club). Ballarat and the community of Buninyong are proud to host the 2010 Scody Australian Open Men's and Women's Road Cycling Championships. The ...

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9th Annual Scale Modelling Exhibition & Swap'N'Sell - Ballarat  

The Modellers Of Ballarat will be holding their 9th Annual Scale Modelling Exhibition incorporating a Swap'N'Sell at a larger venue, the Caro Convention Centre, at the University of Ballarat, University Drive, Mt Helen Campus, Ballarat on Sunday 18th ...

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Annual Ballarat Antique Fair - Wendouree  

2010 / 40th Annual Ballarat Antique Fair Annual major display and sales of antiques. Over 100 exhibitors (exhibitor list on website) from all over Australia with a huge range of quality antiques and collectables for sale. Australia's largest event of ...

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Annual Super Southern Swap Meet - Ballarat  

Now on its 21st year, this is one of Australia's largest swap meets with stall holders providing a huge range of vehicles and parts for you to sort through. Spend three days fossicking for used, vintage, veteran and new parts. Cars for sale and dis ...

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Archibald Prize Finalists 2009 - Bendigo  

Picture: Archibald 2009 Vincent Fantauzzo Brandon Australia's most extraordinary art event, the Archibald Prize, first awarded in 1921, is one of this country's oldest and most prestigious art awards. From its outset, the Archibald Prize has ar ...

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Australia Day Ballarat - Ballarat  

Come along and help celebrate Australia Day 2009. Various activities during the day followed by the spectacular 3BA FM fireworks finale. ...

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Australia Day in Bendigo - Bendigo  

Australia Day celebrations across Bendigo will range from small local celebrations to a day long party at Lake Weeroona. Australia Day is the biggest day of celebration in the country and is observed as a public holiday in all states and territori ...

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Australian Sheep and Wool Show - Bendigo  

Organised by the Australian Sheep Breeders Association the Australian Sheep and Wool Show is the largest sheep and wool show in the world, sheep, goats and alpacas as well as woolcraft competition and display, fleece competition, sheepdog trials, she ...

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Avoca ANZAC Day Races - Avoca  

Share in the spirit of this traditional day. Featuring 2-Up, Mt Avoca wines, gourmet food stalls, live music, and free kids' entertainment. Enjoy all that Country Racing in Avoca has to offer. Marquee and entertainment packages available. ...

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Awakening of the Dragon - Bendigo  

The two-hour show begins with the Clan McLeod Highland Pipe Band and includes spectacular lion dancing, dragon dancing and performances by our dancing team. Performances are by our local teams and visiting teams. All of this is a wonderful display of ...

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Back to Booktown - Clunes  

The historic township of Clunes hit 'gold' with its inaugural 'Booktown for a Day' event. Now booklovers can set aside the first weekend in May each year as the town transforms itself into a European-styled booktown. For just one weekend each ...

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Back to Booktown - Clunes  

The historic township of Clunes hit 'gold' with its inaugural Booktown event. Now book lovers can set aside the first weekend in May each year as the town transforms itself into a European-styled Booktown. For just one weekend each year, visiting ...

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Ballarat and Western Victoria Australian Great Outdoors Expo - Ballarat  

Great Australian Outdoors Expo dedicated to outdoors sporting and recreational pursuits in the fields of camping, caravanning, boating, fishing, eco tourism and four wheel driving. Held annually and designed primarily for family and enthusiast to br ...

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Ballarat Begonia Weekend - Wendouree  

Ballarat s Lake and Gardens, Heritage and Arts and Eureka and Gold precincts come to life as part of the Ballarat Begonia Weekend. Enjoy an incredibly begonia display in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, visit Australia s largest and longest runnin ...

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Ballarat BMW Cup - Ballarat  

The Ballarat BMW Cup is billed as Ballarat s biggest social event of the year and 2009 promises to be better than ever. With crowds expecting to reach over 16,000 it s set for a great day out. Over $15,000 in prizes will be up for grabs in the ...

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Ballarat Dancesport Festival - Wendouree  

Australian Dancing Society State Competition. Over 200 competitors take part in active dances including Latin American, Standard and New Vogue. ...

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Ballarat Eureka Stamp and Coin Fair - Wendouree  

The Ballarat Philatelic Society presents the largest Philatelic Fair outside Melbourne with local dealers and Melbourne dealers in attendance with up to 35 Trading tables, incorporating Militaria and badges. Free evaluations, advice on collecting, ch ...

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Ballarat Lakeside Farmers Market - Ballarat  

Sample and buy from over 50 specialist boutique stalls featuring organic fruit, herbs and vegetables, deli style foods including smoked bacon, salami's and olive oil, quality coffee and fine wine, free range poultry, sweets and licorice, just to name ...

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Bendigo Agricultural Show - Bendigo  

A show promoting the best of the region's produce and livestock. ...

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Bendigo Easter Festival 2010 - Bendigo  

Our 140th birthday celebrations will kick off on Good Friday with Family Day at the Lake. The Easter Egg Hunt is always a favourite for young children as they search to find the tastiest Easter treat chocolate! Kids will be enchanted by the enterta ...

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Bendigo Heritage Uncorked - Bendigo  

Bendigo Heritage Uncorked is a moveable feast, taking patrons on a wine and food tasting tour through Bendigo's architectural treasures. The festival matches the best of the region's wines with entrees from local restaurants, all in the splendour of ...

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Bendigo in Summer - Bendigo  

Summer in Bendigo will be alive with enriching experiences for everyone with a fantastic array of cultural, sporting, musical, food and wine and children's events. The Golden Dragon Museum will be celebrating the Chinese New Year, throughout Febr ...

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Bendigo International Madison - Bendigo  

The Bendigo International Madison is the largest cycling athletic carnival in the world and is held at the Tom Flood Sport Centre. Exciting International cycling with Olympic and world champions competing. Big screen entertainment Sunday evening. Fri ...

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Bendigo Olive Fiesta - Epsom  

The Bendigo Olive Fiesta will showcase many of Australia's best olive growers' produce. To be held at the historic Bendigo Pottery, it will carry a Mediterranean theme. The event promises to provide a day of fun and entertainment for the whole family ...

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Bendigo Winemakers Festival - Castlemaine  

The Winegrowers of Bendigo and District invite you to join them in the now traditional vintage festival that is held on Easter Sunday each year in the magnificent Castlemaine Botanical Gardens. With over thirty of our local winegrowers in attendance, ...

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Breeders Race Day - White Hills  

A unique day with all races programmed exclusively for fillies and mares. Packages available for all budgets. ...

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BudaFest 09 - Rethinking Gardening - Castlemaine  

Have a re-think about how your garden grows listening to your choice of sustainability advocates and horticultural experts when Buda in Castlemaine presents BudaFest 09 on September 11-14. The weekend will be full of information from some of the best ...

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Buninyong Farmer's Market - Buninyong  

The Buninyong Farmer's Market is held every third Saturday of each month in the historic gold mining township of Buninyong, 10 kilometres south of Ballarat. Visitors are invited to sample some of the best produce of the region including fine cheeses, ...

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Buninyong Film Festival - Buninyong  

A marvellous festival for film buffs including Australian and international films, together with a late night screening. A delicious supper and hearty lunch are included in the full weekend package. Check website for movie details. ...

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Buninyong Gold King Festival - Buninyong  

The Gold King Festival is held in-and-around the village of Buninyong providing a community-based festival for residents and visitors celebrating the spirit of the Gold King , Henry Joseph Desoza. The festival showcases village life, affording ...

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Castlemaine & District Festival of Gardens - Castlemaine  

Every year, gardeners throughout the Shire of Mount Alexander open their wonderful gardens to the public. Up to 25 gardens are open over nine days of Melbourne Cup week and weekends. Spring is a wonderful time to visit our area, the weather is us ...

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Castlemaine State Festival - Castlemaine  

Castlemaine is just 120km North West of Melbourne and 110 km from the Melbourne International Airport. Castlemaine is a sophisticated central Victorian community nestled between Bendigo and Ballarat. Home to the richest shallow alluvial goldfield the ...

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Castlemaine Swap Meet - Castlemaine  

Annual event, covering the whole oval and grounds. The event includes vintage and veteran car and motorcycle parts, collectables and memorabilia, sale of cars, antiques, bottles and collectables. A great chance for a day out in the country. Castlemai ...

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Castlemaine Womens Dance - Castlemaine  

Just a couple of women who live in Castlemaine who got together to organise a Womens Dance at the Theatre Royal Castlemaine so as they could have a night out dancing with other women! Simple as that! Come on along all you gals....!! ...

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Cellar & Store's Domaine Tatiarra Vertical Tasting - Heathcote  

In a heated marquee in the garden at Cellar & Store Heathcote, Domaine Tatiarra's Nicholas Wirubov will guide you through 6 vintages (2002 to 2007) of their 'Caravan of Dreams' - a premium Heathcote wine. Tasting commences at 4pm. A one-pot suppe ...

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Charlton Lawn Tennis Club Annual Tournament - Charlton  

The Charlton Lawn Tennis Club holds an Annual 3 Day Tennis Tournament over the Australia Day Weekend on 16 grass courts. There are Open, A, B, C, & D grades in each event of mens and ladies singles, mens and ladies doubles and mixed doubles. Mixe ...

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Chinese New Year Bendigo - Bendigo  

Celebrate the Chinese New Year at the Golden Dragon Museum. Special events will include a Chinese Processional Costume Parade, a banquet and a traditional Yum Cha luncheon. The Chinese Processional Costume Parade will be held from 5.30pm on Sund ...

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Christmas Twilight Race Day - Bendigo - White Hills  

Get your friends, family or work colleagues together for your Christmas Party at one of country Victoria's most magnificent racecourses. Celebrate with plenty of Christmas cheer at this twilight meeting. A fantastic way to celebrate the end of the bu ...

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Clunes and District Agricultural Show - Clunes  

Experience all the spectacle, excitement and fun of a country show including cattle competitions, horse events, art and craft competitions (ie: embroidery, patchwork, knitting, sewing, fruit cake, school art and craft), dog events, chooks, goats, alp ...

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Creswick Forestry Fiesta - Creswick  

The Creswick Forestry Fiesta is held annually on the last Sunday of October and the event includes a grand parade, live music, stalls, car display, criterium cycle race, fun run and flower show. ...

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Didgfest Australia - Castlemaine  

DIGGING the DIDGERIDOO Perhaps the oldest musical instrument on earth, the didgeridoo is a source of passion and excitement for many people the world over. It s also a source of inspiration and expression in Castlemaine at the historic Theatre Roy ...

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Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival - Eaglehawk  

Our 39th year features the Cornish theme "Welcome Back Cousin Jack" and includes Family History, Displays, Tours, Meet the Cornish, Cornish Language Classes, Cornish Heritage Lectures, Bardic Ceremony, Cornish Dance Class, Festival Dinner, Cornish Ch ...

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Elmore Cup - White Hills  

This annual race day provides many great packages to enjoy. Celebrating country racing at its best! ...

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Festival of St. Arnaud - St Arnaud  

The Festival of St. Arnaud offers visitors and locals alike, events and exhibitions to delight all tastes this year themed "Back to our roots", a multicultural weekend. Friday night, a twilight family picnic, idol competition and teddy bear's picnic. ...

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Fryerstown Annual Antique Fair - Fryerstown  

First held in 1975, the Fryerstown Annual Antique Fair is now one of the largest in Australia. This wonderful country fair, which is reminiscent of English fairs, is extremely well known and popular, drawing about 30,000 people to a small rural town ...

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Harcourt Applefest - Harcourt  

Saturday and Sunday market with an emphasis on apples. Entertainment is also provided, including Harcourt Idol Competition, Saturday Street Parade, and Dancing in the Street on Saturday Night. A Fun Run and Pet Parade and Ferret Races will be held ...

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Heathcote on Show - Heathcote  

Wine, food, live music, art, craft, history, sport, walks, rides, national parks .it s all in Heathcote and more on the Queen s Birthday Weekend. Wine tastings at more than 25 locations, restaurants, bistros and caf s with special menus featuri ...

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Heathcote Wine and Food Festival - Heathcote  

Where else can you taste Heathcote wines from over 40 producers, as well as regional foods and produce? Head to Heathcote, Victoria s Heartland, for the Heathcote wine region's wine and food festival, held at Heathcote s Showground (Chauncey St, Hea ...

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Far Western Queensland Outback Trip

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Australia: Love at first sight - Kalbarri

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A few of my favorite (Melbourne) things – the ‘green’ bits

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Cow Bay Beach

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Finding Utopia in Hervey Bay

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Keswick Island, Whitsunday's

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Australia: Love at first sight - Perth

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Thornton’s Beach at Cape Tribulation

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Australia: Love at first sight - Exmouth

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Surfing at Shipsterns Bluff, Marion Bay, SE Tasmania

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