By Sarah Allen

Much like a fossicker from the mid-19th century, I headed to Victoria’s Goldfields region hoping to unearth hidden treasure, but for me, the work of artisans, crafters and gourmet entrepreneurs would be my reward, not something that belongs on the periodic table.

Images courtesy of Tourism Victoria

Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens, Victoria
24 to 26 July 2009 (Friday 24 is a trade only day)

Now in its fifth year, The Organic Expo returns to the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne this July with over 200 exhibitors from across Australia and overseas taking part.

For the past 15 years, the Telstra Business Women’s Awards has been celebrating the journeys of some of Australia’s most inspirational women. Entrepreneurs, innovators, up-and-coming young busines women, corporate leaders and those working in the non-profit sector. In 2009, it’s time to celebrate more journeys…

image: Jacinta Caithness form Boost Juice

Celebri la vita! La Fiesta at Gapsted Wines-
Celebrate life- the Italian way! As part of Myrtleford’s annual La Fiera festival Gapsted Wines will host the arrival and reception for the Italian Connection Trophy. The Italian Connection Trophy comprises of
30 exotic cars on a journey from Sydney to Melbourne- with a stopover to coincide with the fabulous celebration of everything Italian in Myrtleford…

Australian celebrities have banded together with artistic flair, doodling to raise funds for children and adults with disabilities.
For the second year, Northcott Disability Services will host its Celebrity Doodle Auction in a night of cocktails, canapés and autographed celebrity artwork…

Murray Farm Public School, Tracey Ave, Carlingford, celebrates its 40th birthday with the best cracker carnival ever…