Geelong and the Bellarine locals urged to vote for Ocean Grove and Portarlington in state tourism awards

The coast is calling for community support, with Ocean Grove and Portarlington named finalists in the prestigious Victorian Top Tourism…

Nightide Returns: Queenscliff’s Winter Ritual Rises from the Deep

Winter on the Bellarine has always carried a certain romance. Salt-heavy air curling off the bay. The skeletal beauty of…

Urban Wine Walk is heading to Ballarat, North Melbourne, and Northcote this winter

Calling all wine lovers! The beloved wine crawl is back to beat the winter chill with a rich red. The…

Aunty Katie Ballarat set to expand hospitality family

One of Ballarat’s biggest hospitality assets, classic Asian cuisine staple Aunty Katie, is expanding her empire, announcing the opening of…

Y2K R&B goddess Ashanti is heading to Australia

GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress Ashanti is heading back to Australia and New Zealand this November, returning to local…

BAKER BOY, KATE MILLER-HEIDKE, PETER GARRETT AND LIME CORDIALE HEADLINE QUEENSCLIFF MUSIC FESTIVAL’S FIRST 2026 ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT

Queenscliff Music Festival, set against the windswept beauty of Wadawurrung Country in the historic Victorian seaside town of Queenscliff, has…

VR lands at Village Cinemas Geelong this weekend

Launching this weekend, award-winning immersive studio White Spark Pictures is bringing its groundbreaking Virtual Reality Cinema season to Village Cinemas…

Thelma Plum is heading on an intimate acoustic Australian tour

The Gamilaraay artist will hit the road for the I Don’t Play That Song Anymore Tour, a run of special…

Wineshank uncorks a rich new chapter with The Wine Pourer’s Tales

With the release of his sophomore digital album, The Wine Pourer’s Tales, the songwriter and guitarist delivers a richly textured…

Lorna Shore are heading to Australia with a colossal lineup of loud talent

New Jersey deathcore juggernaut Lorna Shore will make a thunderous return to Australia this October, locking in their biggest headline…

Matt Corby joins Victorian Vibes for Bendigo leg

Goldfields are gearing up for their leg of ALWAYS LIVE Victorian Vibes this weekend on Saturday 30 May as excitement…

WIN: We’re giving away 5 x Double In-Season Passes to see Masters of the Universe in cinemas

A star-studded cast lead Travis Knights directorial resurrection of MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE. In MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, Director Travis Knight…

Hans Zimmer heads to Australia for live shows

For decades, Hans Zimmer has shaped the emotional pulse of cinema. Now, the legendary composer is set to bring that…

Dom Dolla gears up for Marvel Stadium takeover

Australian dance heavyweight Dom Dolla is set for a colossal hometown return this September, announcing an exclusive Melbourne stadium show…

Chefs Corner with Nicol’s Paddock Head Chef Paul Andrews

Nothing says winter warmth quite like a wine by the wood fireplace and a hearty meal to complement it. Nicol’s…

Local photographer brings landscape series to Lon this weekend

Geelong-based photographer Jane Fitzgerald invites viewers to step into a world that lies just beyond the visible with Unseen, her…

National Celtic Folk Festival fires up again for 2026

If festivals had a playbook, the National Celtic Folk Festival would have written it. A celebration of music, arts, lifestyle,…

Adelaide’s hottest new band are bringing national tour to Geelong and Melbourne

Adelaide’s breakout sensation PASH have released their highly anticipated self-titled EP and announced a nationwide tour this September and October,…

DICE are heading to Torquay Hotel

Hot on the heels of announcing their second album, I Thought The Altitude Would Make It Worth The View, Perth…

Here and Now Lounge is turning one with a massive celebration this weekend

It’s hard to believe that it’s only been one year since Ryrie Street entertainment hub and bar Here and Now…

Grovedale Hotel wins title of best Sports Bar – Regional in State Awards

Hospitality was honoured on Monday 18 May during the annual AHA Victoria State Awards with one of Geelong’s local cornerstone…

Fitzroy finds High Ground with new winter festival featuring Midlife, Protomartyr, Violent Magic Orchestra, and more

There’s a new kid on the block as High Ground hits Fitzroy’s vibrant venue scene. Announced today, High Ground is…

Confront What Most You Fear in their Hometown debut

Geelong is about to experience a night where music does more than fill the room. On Saturday 30 May, the…

Socialight is a business that can light up a room

There is a particular joy in a name that winks at you, inviting curiosity while giving a hint of the…

 

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