Freebom
FreeBOM asks competitors and spectators alike to free their animal spirit as you celebrate a day on Mt Buller with skiing and music. FreeBOM nourishes the Mt Buller community through inclusion and collaboration. At its core the event is about bringing people together to freeski with music. FreeBOM is open to all skiers of any…
Read MoreAdams jNats
The Adams jNats mogul event caters for all junior levels of the sport from first time mogul competitors to aspiring Australian development team skiers. The event is an ideal lead-up to the Victorian Interschool’s and ABOM Mogul Challenge events at Mt Buller. Finals will be run at night under lights, with a big crowd, pumping…
Read MoreAdam’s Ski and Golf Challenge
The annual Adams Ski and Golf Day is held in early July at Mt Buller and the Mansfield Golf Course. This fun event allows teams of four to enjoy the sporting attributes of skiing at Buller and playing golf in Mansfield whilst raising money for a worthy cause. The fundraising event first commenced in 1999…
Read MoreStirling Solstice 2026
Come and celebrate all things Mt Stirling at the darkest time of the year at the second annual Stirlstice. This relaxed afternoon into evening event centres around a ceremonial bonfire at the Telephone Box Junction, bringing people together as the sun goes down. The Stirling Café will be open late serving warm food and drinks,…
Read MoreAnzac Day at St Leonards Vineyard
Settle into the slower pace of the long weekend and join in for an afternoon of great food, award-winning wine and easygoing riverside charm at St Leonards Vineyard, nestled on the banks of the Murray River in Rutherglen. Local artist Tubbxmix will set the tone with Aussie rock classics, bringing the perfect soundtrack to your…
Read MoreRutherglen Reimagined at The Victoria Rutherglen
Rutherglen Reimagined returns to The Victoria Rutherglen as an immersive, one-night-only experience celebrating the region’s diverse food and beverage producers. This year’s theme is A Journey Through Flavour. It explores the five fundamental tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami. Each is expressed through thoughtful pairings and shared moments designed to showcase the depth and…
Read MoreDarker Days
This winter, don’t fight the cold-celebrate it. Darker Days Festival is your excuse to rug up, raise a glass and revel in the best of beer, music and midwinter magic. This family‑friendly winter party brings the heat with hearty food, live music that hits hard, and fires that keep the night glowing. Eat well, drink…
Read MoreFalls Creek Ice Plunge
Are you brave enough to face the chilly challenge of the Falls Creek Ice Plunge? This annual ritual sees fancy-dressed locals and visitors take a dip into the frigid waters of the Rocky Valley Lake. This traditional custom is always performed on the first day of Winter as an offering to snow gods to secure…
Read MoreA Cottage Hospital
Caught in a threshing machine? Broken infected leg? Pneumonia? Giving birth to your sixth child? No hospital within 30 miles? These are some of the problems that ordinary Benalla folk faced in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Cottage hospitals in private homes, staffed by nurses and charging modest fees were one of the answers.…
Read MoreRaise a Glass to History – Bring Your Northo Memories
Step inside one of Benalla’s enduring landmarks with a lively walk-and-talk tour of the historic North East Hotel. Join publican and master storyteller Wayne Woods as he shares colourful tales while guiding visitors through the nooks and surrounds of this much-loved pub, which has welcomed locals and travellers for more than 150 years. Discover how…
Read MoreNot So Secret: Inside Freemasonry in Benalla
Step inside one of Benalla’s most intriguing historic buildings and join members of the Benalla Masonic Lodge Marangan 64. This walk and talk will lift the curtain on a building long associated with mystery and tradition. Discover the history, symbols and stories behind the lodge, and gain a rare glimpse into a building that has…
Read MoreChris Thorne Artist Talk: Stories, Symbols and Country
Step into a world of story, symbol and place with Chris Thorne, an internationally respected Indigenous artist. In this interactive discussion, Chris explores how and why Aboriginal art varies across Australia, with a focus on the distinctive X-ray and cross-hatch methods. Discover the remarkable stories woven through his deeply personal works and the influences that…
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