1 in 4 Australians are struggling to pay for essential services such as energy, groceries and insurance, adding to existing rent and mortgage stress

As COVID-19 exposes the frailties within systems and across the community, Consumer Policy Research Centre (CPRC)’s new research initiative Consumers and COVID-19: from crisis to recovery uncovers the challenges that consumers are facing and presents the building blocks for those attempting to support consumers over the coming 12 months and beyond.

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Grampians Tourism announces Tourism Crisis Response and Grampians Recovery Taskforce to manage the COVID-19 crisis

Due to the decimating impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the tourism industry, Grampians Tourism has instated a Tourism Crisis Response & Grampians Recovery Taskforce. The Grampians Recovery Taskforce will work with tourism businesses, associations, peak bodies and government to facilitate the best regional outcomes for the recovery of the Grampians region.

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Lamaro’s Hotel South Melbourne to showcase international hospitality workers affected by the COVID-19 crisis.

Lamaro’s Hotel in South Melbourne is raising awareness of the plight of international hospitality workers who have been affected by the COVID-19 crisis and are ineligible for government support. Acclaimed Executive Chef and part owner, Geoff Lindsay, will shine the spotlight on his international kitchen staff by offering each of them the chance to design special menus that showcase their culture and traditions, available for pick-up each Thursday from April 23.

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Autumn never looked so good in the Grampians

As the leaves begin to fall and the days grow shorter, the Grampians offers an abundance of sensational experiences to satisfy each and every visitor. Gather friends and family and head off on your next exhilarating adventure, or simply relax and enjoy the award-winning food and wine, as you explore the rich flavours of the Grampians region. It is sure to tickle anyone’s fancy!

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Embrace local tastes, sights and sounds at this year’s Grampians Grape Escape

Clear your schedules and start planning a journey to the heart of Halls Gap for a festival of regional wine, food and music at this year’s Grampians Grape Escape. Held over the 2nd and 3rd of May, food, wine and nature lovers will find the Grampians at its’ beautiful best during the Grape Escape with local produce in abundance, stunning lookouts to discover and starlit skies that fill the night.

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Berry Street celebrates the valuable work of Hume foster carers and asks if you can help

Children and young people living in rural and regional Victoria are over-represented in the child protection system.

With 42% of children in out-of-home care living in inner or outer regional areas[1], and children in remote and very remote areas combined being twice as likely to be in care as those in major cities[2], there is an urgent need for more foster carers in these areas.

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Nominations open to celebrate inclusive sport and recreation 2020 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards

Nominations open today, Friday 24 January, for the 2020 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards (VDSR Awards).

The VDSR Awards are a celebration of the achievements of sportspeople with disability, the coaches, organisations, officials and volunteers who support them and the inclusive sport and recreation sector across Victoria.

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Melbourne will come alive this January as the Chinese New Year Melbourne Festival welcomes the Year of the Rat

Melbournians will rejoice as the Chinese New Year Melbourne Festival welcomes in the Lunar New Year in 2020. For 16 days from January 24th to February 9th, the city will erupt with colour and excitement as some of Melbourne’s most treasured landmarks host spectacular events. Melbourne Museum, Queen Victoria Market, Queensbridge Square, and the Docklands are just some of the iconic locations where the festivities will take place.

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MoPA: Museum of Play and Art opens in Geelong, TODAY!

Geelong’s first Children’s Museum MoPA: Museum of Play and Art has opened today at the historic Wintergarden Building in McKillop Street. Home to an impressive collection of fully immersive exhibits and experiences, the play-based-learning offered by the Museum is not only loads of fun, but has also been aligned with the Early Learning Framework for Kindergarten aged children and with the Victorian Curriculum for Children in early primary school.

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