The R Hotel, previously The Ritz, has been completely revamped and it looks incredibly luxe

In what has been a long time coming for many Geelong local, The R Hotel, previously The Ritz Hotel, has…

How to spend Valentine’s Day in Geelong with your partner or your pals

Whether you’re spending Valentine’s Day in the company of a special someone or with your mates, the age-old question of…

Popcultcha: Geelong’s iconic collectible brand has a new home, and has set its sights for the sky

For the last 13 years, Popcultcha has been Geelong’s premier destination for anything collectible related. Stocking everything from comic books…

Ella Carroll is showcasing her first solo show at Analogue Academy next Saturday

Next Saturday the 13th, Analogue Academy is again playing host to an exciting young artist from Geelong. Beany, or Ella…

The exhibition celebrating the life and works of Mirka Mora is finally opening in Melbourne this month

The landmark exhibition will hit the Jewish Museum this December.

Geelong Arts Centre’s Summer Sessions are fast approaching, and we’ve got some tickets to giveaway 

This week, Geelong Arts Centre will raise the curtain on their highly anticipated 2021 summer season, The Summer Sessions.  The…

Geelong’s collection of UooUoo’s have a new home in North Geelong

The quirky and cute sculptures dotted throughout Geelong have found a new home at the Federal Mills within the Pivot…

Harry Potter and The Cursed Child to resume at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre next month

All aboard the Hogwarts Express.

Iso-lord and sweary internet sensation ‘Nat’s What I Reckon’ is coming to Geelong

Thanks to his unique brand of dry comedy and extensive use of swear words, Nat has quickly became a viral success

Melbourne comic Evan Hocking is coming to Bobby Dre’s on Pako this February

For those looking for something a bit different for a night out, Bobby Dre’s on Pako might have exactly what…

Castlemaine State Festival unveils eclectic music and arts program for 2021, boasting diversity and culture in the region

Returning for its 23rd event, the Castlemaine State Festival has unveiled its expansive 2021 program, promising a stacked festival full…

Roll up, the Sesame Street Circus Spectacular is heading to Geelong

It doesn’t matter how old you are or what you’re into, heading to the circus is like going on a…

An artificial eco-friendly reef is on the cards for Clifton Springs

In an exciting and forward-thinking first in the region, the City of Greater Geelong has partnered with a world-leading artificial…

Kickstart a new hobby with this urban landscape photography workshop

If you’ve entered 2021 revitalised and refreshed, with a new focus and a desire to learn some fresh new skills,…

CLOSED: Win a double pass to the Melbourne encore season of ‘Come From Away’

Following a record-breaking season in Melbourne, where it earned the title of the most successful musical ever in the Comedy…

Melbourne Museum’s much-loved taxidermy exhibition is closing permanently

On Tuesday January 26, Melbourne Museum will farewell its long-running Wild exhibition which has been on permanent display since 2009. The collection…

Jakk & Co. is the one stop shop for handcrafted Surf Coast goods

A fresh new retailer of handcrafted goods has opened up in an unlikely location in Torquay. Jakk & Co. is…

Plan your road trip, Ben Folds is teaming up with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for two special performances

It’s been a long wait for the return of live music in regional Victoria. While we’re thankful for the steady…

Australia’s largest and longest-running regional LGBTQI+ festival returns to Daylesford next month

You can’t keep a good festival down, and so we are happy to reveal that ChillOut Festival has announced its…

Australia’s first major exhibition on contemporary Indigenous fashion has landed in Bendigo

Piinpi: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion will run from September 5, 2020, until February 2021.

A giant mural is popping up at Provenance Wines, courtesy of street artist Rone

We’ve been on the hunt for the best places to sip some delicious while providing unique experiences around the region,…

There’s a Pet Adoption Drive and Christmas Market happening in Geelong this weekend

If you’re feeling a little lonely and have been considering a companion (or you want to earn brownie points as…

Tommy Little, Clare Bowditch and One Fell Swoop Circus lead Geelong Arts Centre’s huge Summer Sessions lineup

Serving as an industry kickstart for a live music and entertainment scene only just emerging from an extended hibernation, the…

From the Beatles to family holidays, a rare Linda McCartney retrospective exhibition is heading to Ballarat

In a massive coup for the 2021 Ballarat International Foto Biennale, Linda McCartney: Retrospective will be on show for the…

 

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