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 Mortlake Masonic Lodge Open DayCome along and learn about the local branch of the Freemasons. This year is the 115th annivertsary of the lodge in Mortlake and the members are keen to tell visitors... |
 Sungold Field DaysThe dates 15 - 17 February are an occasion for dairy farmers and exhibitors alike, to showcase the dairy industry to the wider community. However it is not restricted to... |
 Commonwealth Championship Sheepdog Trials6 to 12 February 2012. Koroit will also host their annual Sheepdog Trials which is in its 2nd year. This event will occur just prior to the Commonwealth Trails in Port... |
 Australia Day CelebrationsMoyne Shire Council's Australia Day Celebrations will be held at the Yambuk Community Hall, Princes Hwy, Yambuk on Thursday 26 January commencing at 8am with a community breakfast BBQ. The... |
 Mortlake Muster MagicThe Mortlake Muster, an extravaganza of horses and horsemanship, music and poetry will be held on Australia Day 2012 starting at 7.30pm. The event will take place at Tea Tree... |
 Light Up Your LifeThe Port Fairy Lighthouse is open to the public on two weekends this January as part of the fabulous Moyneyana Festival. The first opening will be on the weekend of... |
Cheeseworld Kids Fun DayCheeseworld Kids Fun Day 18th January 10.30am - 3.30pm If the kids have ever asked you "where does milk come from" then this will be a great day out for... |
 Calling all CollectorsWhat do people collect and why? These quesions might be answered if you go along to the Port Fairy Rotary Club Collectables Exhibition held over the wekend of the 7... |
 Start your Engines!The streets of Port Fairy will be filled with hot rods and restored cars from the 50s and 60s when the South West Street Rodders arrive in town to enjoy their... |
 Snakes Alive!If snakes, baby crocodiles and other such reptiles fill you with horror then keep away from the Village Green on Thursday 29th December for that's the date for the FREE... |
Laughter IS the best medicine.They say laughter is good for you so how long is it since you have had a really good belly laugh. You can actually learn to laugh by joining in... |
 Walk, don't run!A series of one hour walks around either the wharf area or the historic town centre will take place twice a week over the December -January holiday period. The walks will... |
 Port Fairy - Belfast Lions Club Art and Textile ShowThe paintings are hung and everything is in place for the 28th Port Fairy-Belfast Art Show and Textile Display which has the official opening on Tuesday December 27th at 8p.m. The... |
 The Messiah - 31st Annual PerformanceSt John's Anglican Church Port Fairy will be filled with choristers and music lovers for the 31st annual performance of Handel's Messiah on Wednesday 28th December. A celebrated list of... |
 Christmas Eve for Kids in Port FairyThe countdown is on and all over Australia the kids are counting the number of sleeps until Christmas. The Village Green will come alive on Christmas Eve with lots of... |
 Commonwealth Championship Sheepdog TrialsSee Australia's best working dogs and their companions in action this February at the annual Commonwealth Championship Sheepdog Trials in Port Fairy. Running from February 6 - 12, 8am to 7pm daily at Gardens Oval... |
 Vegemite Surfgroms ProgramGo Surf School will be running the Vegemite Surfgroms Program for 5 - 12 year olds over summer at East beach. Spots are going fast and there are only a... |
 Calling all Carol SingersIt's Christmas Carol season and throughout the district there are a number of Carol Services planned. Here is a short list of those that we know and as more dates come... |
 The Birds are Back !After an ardous journey half way around the world the muttonbirds are back home in Port Fairy. The birds which are native to Australia have returned from their winter feeding... |
 Silk painting up for grabsThis silk painting by local artist Kathryn Weatherly is a prize to be won and a great one at that. It will be drawn on Australia Day 2012. Depicting features of Port Fairy... |
 The Tarerer FestivalThe Tarerer Festival will commence this year on Friday 11 November with some great films being screened by Aboriginal Film Makers at the Reardon Theatre in Bank Street - 7.30pm. ... |
 Port Fairy Spring Music FestivalTickets now on sale. The program is out and tickets for this eagerly awaited musical event are now on sale. Once again Festival Director Anna Goldsworthy has devised a program... |
 Carnivale this SummerThe theme for Port Fairy's 2011-2012 Moyneyana Festival is Carnivale. And this year the organisers have planned yet another fantastic summer program for visitors and locals alike. The Festival kicks off with Christmas on the... |
 "The Adventures of the Terriffic Twenty on Griffiths Island"Have your own Enid Blyton adventure with the Festival of Words. Take a trip with Captain Jane, climb the lighthouse, discover the shoreline secrets or explore the "Notorious" which some... |
Babette's Feast - A Feast for all the senses.As a fundraiser for the coming Port Fairy Festival of Words the committee presents the acclaimed Danish film, Babette's Feast. The story is set in a 19th century Danish coastal... |
This is what happenedA series of short plays taking the view of women to delight and entertain. Presented by the New Performance Company. Will be on at Blarney Books & Art in James Street,... |
 Here comes the Bride!What better symbol of love for the LOVE weekend of Port Fairy than a selection of vintage and antique wedding dresses. The dresses belong to many of the local women of... |
 Port Fairy welcomes Kelly Auty again.This ever popular performer will be returning to the town to perform on the 2nd July at The Reardon Theatre. Her repertoire of French Chanson and classic jazz draws on... |
 Casino Memorial ServiceThe Casino, a steamer which operated in Victoria's west coast arrived in Australian waters in 1881. For almost 50 years she transported goods along the coast and was soon to celebrate... |
 What I LOVE about Port Fairy! Photographic Competition - WINNERS!Port Fairy hosted a photographic competition over the July Winter Weekend (1-3July) themed What I LOVE about Port Fairy! There were some fantastic photographs on display and the work submitted by the... |
 Disco in the PoolGroove to the music at the Disco in the Pool, Belfast Aquatics, Campbell St, Port Fairy. Sunday 12 June, 4.30pm-8.30pm. Entry $5. Have fun on the inflatable toys and enjoy... |
 Get Dancing at Sundae SchoolThe Victoria Hotel will be jumping with a fantastic disco night on Saturday 11th June 9pm - 1am. Costing only $5 this is an event for the 18 years and... |
 Koroit goes ArtyThe Koroit Lions Club will once again host their annual Art Show at the Koroit Theatre Commercial Road, Koroit. This is the 29th Annual Show and will be held over... |
 Codrington Wind Farm Celebrates its 10th AnniversaryPacific Hydro is proud to mark the 10th Anniversary of the Codrington Wind Farm. Help them celebrate this milestone with the local community by joining in with the activities at... |
'Barney's Version' a Fundraising MovieBarney's Version is an M rated movie (131min) which is being shown as a fundraiser for the Brauer College Port Fairy Parents and Friends Association on Friday 3 June, 7.30pm... |
 The Australian Welsh Male Choir comes to Port FairyAs part of the June Winter Weekend program the Australian Welsh Male Choir will be entertaining patrons at a one-off concert at the St. John’s Anglican Church in Regent Street... |
 V/Line Timetable changes effective Sunday 8 MayA new timetable for the Melbourne to Mount Gambier run via Port Fairy and Warrnambool comes into force on Sunday 8 May. Check the V/line timetable either by going directly... |
 Facebook Page for Mortlake Historical SocietyNo one can say Mortlake Historical Society is living in the past as this group of history buffs are techno savvy with not only a website but now a great... |
World Laughter Day in Port FairyThe day starts at 11am with a gathering of the Yoga Laughter participants followed by a free and public laughter session on the Village Green at 11.30am. Enjoy a light... |
 Tower Hill Cemetery WalkAs part of the Koroit Irish Festival 2011 come and meet the relatives by joining us for the Tower Hill Cemetery WalkSunday, 1st May 2011 at 2.00 pm Focussing on the... |
 Bye Bye BirdiePort Fairy's famous mutton birds have departed their island home for their winter feeding grounds, the Aleutian Islands near Alaska. The adult birds have left their chicks behind in the... |
Classic movie matinee programThe latest classic movie matinee program has been released. Tuesday 19 April - Seven Brides For Seven Brothers 1.30pm Tuesday 24 May - Rebecca 1.30pm |
Laang Vintage Engine RallyVintage cars descend on Laang this weekend for the annual Vintage Engine Ralley. The Rally is in its seventh year and is organised to raise money for the Palliative... |
Winter Weekends draft program releasedIf you're planning a winter escape to the South West Coast then make sure you time it to coincide with one of the fabulous Winter Weekend Festivals. The draft program... |
 "End of Longing" book launch at Port Fairy Literary WeekendPerth-based author Ian Reid will launch his new novel, The End of Longing, at this weekend's Port Fairy Literary Weekend. DLS Literary Society spokesman Brian Edwards says they are delighted... |
 Pioneering Dairy Families photo exhibitionThe Cheese World Museum will hold a photographic exhibition featuring a number of local pioneering dairy farming families to celebrate Australian Heritage Week from April 14 to 20. The photograph... |
 Fall of the Roman Umpire - this week!The Warrnambool Entertainment Centre's 2011 Theatre Season is on the road, with the play Fall of the Roman Umpire showing in Port Fairy and Mortlake this week. The WEC is... |
 Koroit and Countryside art exhibitionLocal Koroit artist Leisa McCosh will open her first exhibition tonight at the Commercial Hotel in Koroit from 5pm to 7pm. The exhibition features her beautiful landscape and streetscape paintings... |
Koroit Irish Festival preliminary programThe Koroit Irish Festival dates have been set for 2012, there will be some fantastic events scheduled for this historic festival from 27 to 29 April 2012. A full program will be... |
 Koroit Family Fun Day raises money for health careBring the kids to Koroit on Sunday, April 17 for a family fun day to raise money for medical equipment for South West Health Care in Warrnambool. Entertainment will include... |
 Mortlake Cemetary ToursLooking for a good ghost tale or some interesting local history? Then treat yourself to a tour of the Mortlake Cemetary as part of Australian Heritage Week. The Mortlake Historical... |
 Literary weekend packed with starsDistinguished poets Gregory Day (pictured) and Homer Rieth are the highlights of the Port Fairy Literary Weekend at the Wishart Gallery from April 15 to 17. Gregory Day is a novelist,... |
New bus service for Mortlake, Noorat and TerangA bi-weekly bus service is running between Mortlake and Terang on Tuesdays and Thursdays until the end of the year. The trial service, which is funded by the Department of... |
Great fishing across Moyne ShireThe saltwater angler is well catered for in Port Fairy with river fishing (Moyne), surf fishing (East beach) and boating (Port Fairy Bay) all readily accessible. Slightly further afield, similar... |
Art Gallery and Studio Walking TourBe inspired by a walking tour of Port Fairy's art community. The Art Walk Map guides visitors to 11 galleries and working studios throughout town. Each stop is clearly marked... |
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Postcards features Port Fairy on May 15Channel 9's Postcards, a Victorian-based travel show, will be travelling to Port Fairy during April to uncover new and exciting things to see and do in the area. Filming will take... |
 Step aboard and back in timeThe Notorious, a full size recreation of a 15th century caravel, is now open for inspection and visitors can climb aboard and inspect both above and below decks at the... |
Charity auction in April for south west cancer servicesA giant car boot sale and charity auction will be held in Port Fairy on April 23 to raise funds for Peter's Project. Peter's Project is a campaign to bring... |
 Foraged Fabrics form textile exhibitionAn exhibition of contemporary quilts and textiles by local artist Marion Matthews opens at Blarney Books in Port Fairy this week. The exhibition pieces, named Assemble Foraged Fabric, use fabrics... |
Get close to nature at Cudgee Wildlife ParkGive the kids a chance to meet some of Australia's favourite animals up close at the Cudgee Creek Wildlife Park. The seven-acre property is home to a wide range of... |
 Spud peeling comp for Koroit Irish FestivalFor the first time in its history the Koroit Irish Festival will stage a Spud Peeling Championship competition to compliment the existing Spud Picking Championships at the 2011 Koroit Irish... |
 Local Itinerary - Heritage and HistoryMoyne amateur historian Andrea Lowenthal loves the heritage and history that is all around in Port Fairy and in this insider's itinerary, she shares a day touring her favourite historical... |
Open Gardens this weekendAfter an unusually wet summer many of the regions gardens are florishing, with none of the usual summer heat damaging plants and lawns, making an autumn exploration a perfect time... |
Vintage Vehicles on show at Federation Picnic this weekendTea Tree Lake will be surrounded by history on Sunday (March 27) as the Federation of Veteran, Vintage and Classic Vehicles Clubs hosts its annual Western District Picnic. Catering for... |
 The BordererS to headline Koroit Irish FestivalOne of Australia's leading Celtic bands, The BordererS, will headline at this years Koroit Irish Festival. The annual festival runs from April 29 to May 1st, celebrating Koroit's Irish heritage... |
 Swimming pools big fun for little fishEven on the coldest winter days there's somewhere for a good splash in Port Fairy. Belfast Aquatics was opened in 2007 and is a state of the art, community owned... |
 Beach wheelchair hire at Visitor Information CentreDisabled access to Port Fairy's fabulous beaches is easy with free hire of a beach wheelchair available at the Visitor Information Centre. The wheelchair is designed to go where a... |
 Port Fairy Mobility MapA mobility map of Port Fairy showing Port Fairy facilities for people with limited mobility is available to aid navigation of the town's inner areas is now available for download.... |
 Local Itinerary - Moyne Shire for familiesYou can't beat local knowledge to help you find the best of a region when you go to visit - that's why bed and breakfasts are so popular, with their... |
 Moyne Shire PlaygroundsThere are some great children's playgrounds across the Moyne Shire, with fantastic equipment to keep the little people in your life entertained for hours. This listing of playgrounds includes those... |
Rev your engines for the Koroit Swap MeetSunshine on chrome and an array of hard-to-find car parts brings joy to the hearts of car lovers in Koroit when the Lions Club Swap Meet Show and Shine comes... |
Explore WoolsthorpeWoolsthorpe is one of the delightful small villages that are scattered throughout Moyne Shire. Located around 265 km west of Melbourne via the Hamilton Hwy and 25 km north of Port Fairy.... |
Good craic for St Patrick's Day in KoroitMickey Burke's Hotel in Koroit draws a "grand" crowd for St Patrick's Day each year, and 2011 will be no exception, with live music and entertainment planned for the annual... |
 Unique tour of Moyne wind farmsA tour of Victoria's first operation wind farm in south west Victoria is a unique way to learn first hand about renewable energy production. Codrington Wind Farm, 20 minutes west... |
 Historic Enterprize sails into Port FairyA replica of the topsail schooner that brought the first settlers to Melbourne in 1835 will visit Port Fairy on March 27. The ship is usually docked at Williamstown in... |
Folkie weekend updateWith an amazing weekend of music and entertainment in Port Fairy, there are some changes to traditional opening hours and events. Please remember: · Clonmara Tea Rooms will be trading... |
 Moyne to Murray riders in trainingExpect to see cyclists out on the roads around Moyne Shire in the coming weeks as four local teams hit the pointy end of training for the 24 hour Murray... |
 Book launch for "Fire & Song"Portland author Anna Lanyon will launch her new novel, Fire & Song, at Blarney Books and Art in Port Fairy tonight (March 10). Her second novel tells the story of... |
 Last minute accommodation for Folk FestivalWith the 2011 Port Fairy Folk Festival just days away the rush is on for last minute accommodation in the seaside village. Port Fairy Visitor Information Centre staff have received... |
 Mutton birds on Griffith IslandOne of Port Fairy's most spectacular summer sights is the arrival of the mutton birds, or short-tailed shearwaters, at sunset each day on Griffith Island. Towards the end of September... |
 Port Fairy - top 20 things to doIf you're planning a trip to Port Fairy you probably already have an action packed, or relaxation packed, stay in mind. Here's our top 20 (plus one) things to do... |
 Comic illustrator Nicki Greenberg to judge 2011 Biblio-Art AwardsBlarney Books has announced that Melbourne-based illustrator Nicki Greenberg will be the guest judge for the 2011 Biblio-Art Awards this year. Ms Greenberg is an artist who specialises in sequential... |
 Bike Paths and Rail Trails guide releasedThe RACV has released the eighth edition of its comprehensive guide, Bike Paths & Rail Trails, which includes for the first time details of the open sections of the new Port... |
Shipwrecks - SS CasinoOur coastline is notoriously unpredicatable and treacherous. The weather can change suddently and huge swells can spring up with little warning. Numerous ships have been lost and incredible stories of... |
 Top 10 tips for a Moyne holiday with the kidsMoyne Shire is jampacked with activities and events great for the kids. Some are better choices for summer, others are ideal for these cooler winter months. Take a look below... |
 Spectacular Bay of Islands on the Great Ocean RoadThe Bay of Islands Coastal Park is a narrow reserve of land which stretches 32 kilometres along the coast between Peterborough and Warrnambool. The area has spectacular coastal views, with... |
 Fine fishing at Yambuk LakeGreat fishing spots are hard to find and local secrets, such as Lake Yambuk just 20 minutes west of Port Fairy near the small town of Yambuk, is one of... |
 Olivine crystal fossicking at Mount ShadwellA treasure hunt is a great way to entertain the whole family, and at Mount Shadwell near Mortlake you can do just that, by fossicking for olivine. Mount Shadwell is... |
 Port Fairy and Mortlake will host WEC Theatre SeasonThe Warrnambool Entertainment Centre is "all packed up and ready to show", taking its 2011 Theatre Season on the road while its home venue is closed for rennovations. Many productions... |
 Explore historic KoroitThe historic town of Koroit is a charming village and visitors can explore the town's Irish immigrant history with a stroll through the streets exploring the Koroit Heritage Trail. Koroit... |
 Titanic Weekend in MayPort Fairy will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Titanic, with a nautical themed weekend of events on May 28th and 29th.A host of unusual links to the Titanic... |
 Macarthur Campdraft this weekendAustralia's long history of droving and horsemanship is on display this weekend at the Macarthur Campdraft. The annual event attracts competitors from all over Australia, with events running from 7am... |
 WIN 2011 Port Fairy Folk Festival ticketsENTRIES CLOSE THIS WEEK - 25 FEBRUARY The Port Fairy Folk Festival is one of the Moyne Shire region's major festival events, attracting crowds of music lovers to this... |
Top Cheese from Warrnambool Cheese and Butter FactoryCongratulations to Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory which has won the 2011 Champion Cheddar-Style Cheese award for its Warrnambool Vintage Cheddar at the Australian Cheese Awards. The Allansford based Factory... |
 Women's golf clinic gets beginners on Port Fairy's greenThe Port Fairy Golf Club is running a three week beginners golf clinic for women. Over the coming three weeks the ladies will be encouraged to "Give Golf a Go",... |
 Tacoma tuna vessel returns homeThe historically significant 84 ft wooden tuna clipper MFV Tacoma returns to Port Fairy this weekend, sixty years after it was launched. The MFV Tacoma was built by brothers Bill, Alan... |
 Australian Welsh Male Choir confirmed for Port Fairy's June Winter Weekend festivalThe Winter Weekends Committee is pleased to announce that the Australian Welsh Male Choir (AWMC), a choir of some 50 singers, will perform in the St. John's Anglican Church on... |
 Koroit Sheepdog Trials this weekendWho let the dogs out in Koroit this weekend? The Koroit Sheepdog Trials are on on Sunday, giving visitors the opportunity to see some of the best workings dogs go... |
Koroit's Danny Boy championship goes nationalThe Koroit Irish Festival's popular Koroit Bakehouse Danny Boy Championship will go national this year when the National Museum in Canberra holds its own competition as part of the Irish... |
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