Kayla Itsines is coming to Geelong to launch her new book with a cooking demo

With almost 10 million fans on Facebook alone, no wonder it’s causing a stir that Kayla Itsines is coming to Geelong!

Shirly J Collection

Soy candles are in right now – especially ones that are both affordable and environmentally friendly. Forté chat to Janece Smith of Shirly J Collection.

Potato Shed 2017 Launch

The Potato Shed is launching their 2017 season. With 2017 boasting an exciting array of dance, theatre and music from…

The Art Project Re-Imagining our city

The experimental art project from Merinda Kelly is the newest way to explore Geelong in alternative ways. The work will focus on developing a presence in the City which disrupts the notion of the CBD as a place of monetary exchange and consumption.

A new free festival is coming to Melbourne for Australia Day

Come soak up the heat with food and fun on Australia Day weekend at Melbourne’s latest cultural precinct.

Shimmerlands reveals two-month outdoor cinema lineup

The multifaceted summer festival has now unveiled their two-month cinema programme.

Light Up The Laneway

Ballarat’s Hot Temple are celebrating Christmas right through the Laneway. On December 9, they’ll be turning on their huge Christmas…

Mecca Maxima opens in Geelong next Friday

Brace yourself, beauty junkies

It’s now the time of year to get your pooch a picture with Santa

’tis the season for giving no matter what age, sex or species.

Julian Assange to appear live via video link in Melbourne show

Internet activist Julian Assange will appear live via video link at the Melbourne Town Hall

Physipole Studios are hosting an Aussie Twerk class in Geelong

Aussie Twerk captain Kristina Moskov is coming to Geelong for a special twerk class at Physipole Studios.

Best spots for glamping this holiday season in Victoria

Glamping is possibly the best one for those who love the outdoors but not quite as much as others

Butcher Baker Candle Co.

Meet Steph Southby, the girl behind the quirky-whimsical boutique fragrance brand creating pure soy wax candles in Geelong.

A Crash Team Racing PS1 tournament is going down in Geelong this month

Boy did this game feature heavily in our childhoods

A free Christmas croquet event is hitting the Geelong waterfront this weekend

Well you can get down with your friends and play some croquet free of charge ahead of the stress and expense of Christmas-time.

Odyssey Short Film Festival returns for another year

Each year, the Odyssey Short Film Festival runs in Geelong, showcasing the work achieved through Year 11 and 12 studies at high school. Now in its fourth year, the film festival is set to run on December 3 with more than 10 schools (and even more students) showcasing their films.

Tricking the eye —contemporary trompe l’oeil

Inspired by the centuries old tradition of trompe l’oeil painting (or ‘trick of the eye’), this exhibition showcases a number of contemporary artists takes on creating pieces that are illusionistic or play with perspective. Forté chat to the exhibition curator Lisa Sullivan.

A massive moonlight market is happening in Bendigo this weekend

The Moonlight Market is set to be a night of great food, music and crafted goods.

The Melbourne exhibition celebrating women who changed history

Thirty-five artists have created 35 original portraits of trailblazing, history-making women to raise funds for those fighting for gender equality…

A 75-metre waterslide is coming to Fed Square for summer

The heart of Melbourne will reinvent itself as the place to be this summer with Federation Square’s huge list of activities for tourists and locals alike, including a 75-metre waterslide.

Bruthen Blues & Arts Festival

A feature packed weekend of music, arts, entertainment, food, markets and activities for the whole family.

Local hairdresser and performer, Adamo di Biase, set for cabaret show tonight

It all goes down at Hot House at 377 Pakington Street, Newtown

Blackman’s Brewery in Torquay are hosting a laneway session perfect for today’s weather

Featuring street food, pop-up stalls, live tunes and of course a range of Blackman’s Brewery beers.

Odyssey Short Film Festival

Odyssey Geelong Year 11 and 12 Media Studies Film Festival is the yearly showcase of the talents of young film makers in Secondary School across Geelong, Surf Coast and the Bellarine

 

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