Unleash your inner bookworm, Geelong’s Rotary Book Fair is back for another page-turning year

Get ready to fill your nostrils with that familiar book smell because the Geelong’s Rotary Book Fair is back for…

Iconic Melbourne LGBTQIA+ festival Midsumma returns with 198 glittering events across 22 days

The incredibly exciting program features awe-inspiring performances, exhibitions, visual arts, live music, theatre, spoken word, cabaret, film, parties, sport, social…

Geelong Arts Centre’s Family Magic program returns with a diverse range of fantastic family-friendly productions

Since its beginnings, Geelong Arts Centre has become one of the region’s leading entertainment hubs for families, enabling people of…

Six of the best shows to see at Wonderland Spiegeltent this Summer

Taking over Lahey Square Park in Barwon Heads this summer, the enchanting Wonderland Spiegeltent returns from December 26 with more…

Drenched in nostalgia, ACMI’s ‘Disney: The Magic of Animation’ exhibition is worth a trip for the summer holidays 

The magic of Disney is an experience known and loved by all ages. Whether it’s the songs, the stories, the…

Sugar Republic returns to Melbourne, this time with ‘Bloomville’

The brilliant minds behind Sugar Republic are bringing a brand new pop-up event to Melbourne this January; a journey through…

Platform Arts announce successful LAB program participants for 2022

Geelong contemporary arts organisation, Platform Arts, have announced the successful cohort of artists and collectives for our 2022 expanded Platform…

From famous faces to local heroes, Archie 100 delivers a rich snapshot of Australian life, art and culture over a century

High profile, eagerly anticipated and often controversial, the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ Archibald Prize has become Australia’s favourite…

25 years on, ChillOut Festival has become an iconic four day celebration of queer country pride 

Since small beginnings back in 1997, ChillOut has grown to become Australia’s leading queer festival. 2022 marks a whopping 25-year…

Review: Matt Garrick’s ‘Writing in the Sand’ tells the epic story of Yothu Yindi

Indigenous readers are warned this article may include images of, and content about, deceased persons. Authorised biographer and ABC News…

Wonderland Spiegeltent brings world-class circus, comedy, burlesque, music and more to Barwon Heads

Delivering world-class entertainment within an enchanting vintage structure, Wonderland Spiegeltent will once again be taking up residency on the foreshore…

Vale Luca: The Geelong fashion brand inspired by iconic travel destinations around the world

Born from a love of fashion and travel, Vale Luca was founded earlier this year by Geelong born-and-bred hairdresser Erin…

Fresh out of London’s Natural History Museum, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year arrives at The National Wool Museum

On loan from London, Geelong is now home to the works of some of the most spectacular images from our…

Start ticking off your Christmas list with these gift ideas that support local businesses in the Geelong region

Christmas is quickly approaching (way too quickly!) and if you’re anything like me you maybe left Christmas shopping a little…

Filmed in Geelong, this feature has just been named the Best Australian Film of the Year

Exploring the events leading up to the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, Justin Kurzel’s controversial film Nitram has dominated proceedings at…

Finding a foot in the door: exploring the importance of networking for students

Meghan Carr has been a keen media-marker and networker throughout her studies, leading her to secure a volunteer position with…

Supporting the community’s fight against COVID through digital communications

Claire Walker wanted to make a difference. She wanted to make a meaningful impact within an organisation, so decided to…

Avalon Airport-filmed short thriller ‘Grounded’ is making its Victorian premiere this weekend

An empty plane, all passengers departed, the crew having locked up and sealed the cabin. Hidden from sight and alone…

Do you want to be heard? Here’s a step-by-step guide to podcasting in collaboration with Deakin University

“Where do I start?” you might be asking. We’ve done all the hard work and research for you, with insights…

Meet Stephanie, the Geelong-based digital creator hitting the ground running in an ever-evolving industry

For Stephanie Kline, there’s been nothing more valuable than gaining exposure to industry while studying a Bachelor of Communication (Digital…

‘The Unfiltered Hood Life’ captures Spanian’s authentic voice, to tell his powerful and unflinching story in his words

“By the time he was twelve, Spanian knew he would follow his family’s footsteps to become a career criminal. What…

Saint Ignatius College are taking over Costa Hall in their production of ‘Wicked’

After sold-out productions of School of Rock, Beauty and the Beast and Hairspray in 2019, Saint Ignatius College is full…

A world-class music photography exhibition arrives in Geelong 

Geelong’s hub of photography, Focal Point Studio, Darkroom and Gallery, is showcasing some of the world’s biggest names in music…

Tropical Fuck Storm to premiere feature film ‘Goody Goody Gumdrops’ in Castlemaine this month

Described as “82 mins you’ll never get back”, Melbourne’s Tropical Fuck Storm will premiere their feature-length film Goody Goody Gumdrops…

 

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