This Sunday, June 29, at 5:30 PM, Channel 9 in Victoria brings us a new episode of Postcards, with guest presenter Bridget Hustwaite returning to her roots in Ballarat. It’s a trip that blends winter festivities with local flavors, and the kind of civic pride that makes regional features work.
Hustwaite’s return to Ballarat puts her squarely in the middle of Sovereign Hill’s 11th annual Winter Wonderlights Festival. Expect to see the historical park transformed into a snowy expanse, complete with St. Nicholas making his rounds. From there, she samples a contender in Ballarat’s Best Pie competition at Saigon Allee on Armstrong Street, a vital stop for anyone considering a visit.
Meanwhile, the episode takes a broader sweep of Victorian hotspots. Livinia Nixon spends an evening in Melbourne’s CBD, beginning with dinner at Juni, followed by a showing of Beetlejuice the Musical at the Regent Theatre, and concluding with drinks at Bar Clara. It’s a solid itinerary for a night out in the city.
The tour wraps up with Hustwaite visiting The Pottage, the pottery studio run by local artist Shelby Sherritt, who crafts the trophies for the pie competition. Elsewhere, Shane Delia checks out Rose Lane in Melbourne’s CBD for coffee at Commonplace Coffee Brewers, Indonesian fare at Salero Kito Padang, and Thai dishes at Lang Baan. Lauren Phillips stops at Middle Park’s Jack the Geezer café, the Middle Park European bistro, and the Middle Park Bowls Club.
Postcards airs Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 5:30 PM on Channel 9 in Victoria.
