In This Issue:

Melbourne retains ‘ultimate sports city’ title
Melbourne has retained its status as the best location in the world to hold a sporting event, winning the title of ‘ultimate sports city 2008’ ahead of other major international destinations.

New hot spots in Melbourne
Maha Bar and Grill, Silk Road

Victoria victorious at Australian Tourism Awards
Victorian tourism operators have been named among the nation's best, winning six awards at the recent Qantas Australian Tourism Awards held in Canberra.

Five-star camping at Wilsons Prom
Visitors to Wilsons Promontory can now camp in style at four new Parks Victoria Wilderness Retreats located in the heart of the national park.

New boutique apartments on Great Ocean Road
Accommodation options in the Shipwreck Coast city of Warrnambool continue to grow with the opening of 104 on Merri Apartments.

Fashion gets racy at Champions
Champions – the Australian Racing Museum and Hall of Fame - at Federation Square has launched an exciting permanent exhibition which will appeal to fashionistas and racing fans alike.

It’s ‘Game On’ at ACMI
The world’s biggest exhibition of video games and gaming has arrived at Melbourne’s innovative Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI).

Zoos’ baby boom
Healesville Sanctuary and Werribee Open Range Zoo have recently welcomed new additions to their animal families – Healesville celebrated the arrival of two baby platypuses (in February) and Werribee a hippopotamus calf (in late March).

Honey to the bees in Beechworth
The new Beechworth Honey Experience in north-east Victoria celebrates the region’s sweetest product – honey.

Every Month:

Special Packages:
Inspiring deals for a Gippsland get-away or escape to ‘The Prom’

Important Diary Notes

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