Acute Misfortune is screening as part of the MIFF Travelling Showcase

Winner of The Age Critics’ Award for best Australian feature film and garnering five start reviews, Top of the Lake actor Thomas M. Wright makes his directorial feature debut weaving a striking tale of the bright young wunderkind writer and the brilliant yet deeply troubled artist.

Breaky for Boobies Fundraiser is back

The first leg of the 2018 fundraiser begins with the online Instagram auction, set for Sunday 14th October.

More music, art and activities at 2 Worlds Festival

The 2 Worlds Festival is proud to announce the addition of both Chris Tamwoy and Finnigan August.

Friendlyjordies A Life: MT preview

In October this year, Jordan is at it again but this time Malcolm Turnbull is in his sights as he performs his satirical aristocratic rendition of the former Prime Minister in his new show – A Life: MT.

Bellington Estate are launching their Spring range at Bottles & Barrels

Just in time for racing season.

Concerts, Comedy, Cabaret & Carnival Dreams

Nestled in the heart of Melbourne’s iconic amusement park, The Famous Spiegeltent will deliver magic, music, thrills and spills to audiences inside its vintage opulent setting.

A taste of what’s coming to Oz Kink Fest 2018

Strap yourself in and prepare for the ride; Oz Kink Fest is back once again bringing fetish enthusiasts, experts and retailers together for the kinkiest 10 days Melbourne has seen!

Birregurra Festival and Art Show returns this October

With high quality musicians from the area and further afield, delectable food and wine from the Otways region and a smorgasbord market of arts, crafts and local products over the weekend, this festival has celebrating community life at the heart of it and is looking to be the best one yet.

Ballarat’s Biennale of Australian Art Festival returns

With 150 artists from across Australia and 65 curated solo exhibitions at 14 heritage venues, BOAA is the six week event that will be a remarkable destination showcase of visual arts, live music, and the region’s food and wine.

Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College enters world-first virtual reality music project

Matthew Flinders is currently aiming to gain some VR music equipment for their school but more importantly the community.

Nocturnal explores power with Ngaiire, Electric Fields & Black Tree

Nocturnal has forged a mighty party-promising line-up for its October edition, featuring live performances by Electric Fields, Ngaiire, and Black Tree, plus DJ Christopher Port and a series of presentations and talks themed around power in all its forms.

The MIFF Travelling Showcase is hitting the road with screenings across regional Victoria!

This year the showcase will be landing Forte land in Ballarat from 14-16 September, Bendigo from 5-6 October and Geelong from 12-14 October.

PSA: Great Ocean Road closes for Wiggle Amy’s Gran Fondo next weekend

Celebrating their eighth year, the Amy Gillett Foundation holds the event as a part of their dedicated drive to improve safety and accessibility within the sport of cycling.

Spring racing is back with the Avoca Cup

Operating for over 160 years, Ballarat’s Avoca Shire Turf Club knows just how to run a successful race day and is excited to announce the 2018 Blue’s Pyrenees Estate Avoca Cup!

Why You Should Visit The Lost Lands

The Lost Lands has a pretty simple but important remit: to be a truly family-friendly camping event that focuses on getting the young people in our lives to engage positively with the best in music and art.

The Pine Company

Backed by 22 year old Geelong-by-Melbourne entrepreneur Jordan Di Paolo, The Pine Co. was simply born through the love of design.

Cabaret at the Potato Shed

Journey through the dark delights of the city of light as The Paris Underground Cabaret sashays into town for one night only at Drysdale’s Potato Shed.

Nashville Live is heading to Geelong and Bendigo next year

It is a true celebration of the legends of country music and the stories behind the hits.

In The Mood with Bud Forrest

“We are coming back to Geelong again and I can’t wait!”

Bumble are teaming up with the AFL for the ultimate first date

Two users will be given the chance to win the ultimate first date at the 2018 AFL Grand Final.

There's an exhibition of experimental films on at Deakin's Project Space

The exhibition, titled ‘Screened’ will be presenting six screen-based artists, who explore the realm of the image, in both time and space.

Festival of Stories comes to Werribee Zoo

African and Indigenous Australian storytelling will be coming to life these school holidays at Werribee Open Range Zoo with a huge 16-day event!

The local businesses supporting our Australian farmers

After seeing several heartbreaking stories of Australian farmers not doing so well, it is clear that they need our help.

Lushious Australia is now open in Geelong

Bath bomb lovers rejoice

 

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