Port Fairy
As coastal erosion bites, here’s why there are some rays of hope
Coastal erosion is a serious problem, but new research shows it is possible to create success stories.
- Benjamin Preiss
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Four overlooked Victorian beach towns that won’t break the bank
For those prepared to drive past Anglesea or the Mornington Peninsula, delightful seaside spots offer value for money.
- Helen Shield
Swimmers fighting the tide to keep public pools afloat across Victoria
The town of Port Fairy is devastated at a council decision not to renew the lease of its pool. While pools are loved, they are notoriously expensive to operate and maintain.
- Benjamin Preiss
The Victorian coastal towns where house prices plunged 20 per cent
Beach houses in many popular spots have recorded double-digit price drops over the past couple of years, and buyers have their pick.
- Kate Halfpenny
10 of Victoria’s best regional pubs worth planning a road trip around
What’s even better than a long pub lunch? A long pub lunch in the country! These venues are the real deal, with food, drinks and settings worth planning a trip around.
- Richard Cornish
‘Shattered into a million pieces’: Mother speaks of loss after son drowns on school trip
A judge has grilled lawyers for the Education Department about why they did not pass on swimming proficiency information before an eight-year-old boy drowned on a school excursion.
- David Estcourt
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- Hotel reviews
This historic, stately inn is a surprisingly cosy beachside getaway
This bluestone heritage inn by the sea makes an ideal escape whatever the season.
- Justin Meneguzzi
10 beach towns that are better than Byron
Byron Bay may get the headlines, but there’s a lot more beach towns out there with far less traffic, and much lower prices.
- Craig Tansley
- Review
- Victoria
Fen's truly exceptional tasting menu is worth travelling for
This version of the Port Fairy fine diner delivers both more and less than its predecessor, writes Besha Rodell.
- Besha Rodell