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Regional producers (clockwise from top left) J&M Catering's Mark Batchelor, Pyrenees Premium Cuts' Hayley and James Collicoat, Inglenook Dairy's Troy Peterken and Salt Kitchen Charcuterie's Mick Nunn have again been capturing national attention. 

Milk, pasties, kabana and ham - Ballarat produce is capturing national attention.

Region's food, dairy proving head of the table

The Sebastopol Library team is joining forces with Food is Free, led by founder Lou Ridsdale, to grow a youth-led edible community garden and seed library.

Youth keen to learn gardening tips are being sought to grow this project.

Lessons to jump off the pages for this new library community garden

City of Ballarat councillor Daniel Moloney says being a pie judge, with the likes of chef Tim Bone, is the stuff of dreams. Picture by Lachlan Bence

City of Ballarat councillor Daniel Moloney and Masterchef Tim Bone want you to "crust" them on this.

Keep your eyes on the pies for this pie-votal showdown

David Jones pours a red at the 2022 Red Series at the Ballarat Mining Exchange. Picture by Luke Hemer

Twenty-two of the region's producers at Ballarat Mining Exchange.

Red Series ready to make a winter wine splash

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