There’s a clubbing night dedicated to the 30+ year olds of Geelong happening this weekend

Labour Day showed that Geelong’s finest nightlife institution still has strong party power with their long weekend of drinks specials…

Shelter Shed sets the standard for dining in Queenscliff

Housed in a handsome heritage-style building, the restaurant reflects the character of the Bellarine Peninsula while presenting a menu that…

Vallis IGA Hamlyn Heights: A Community Supermarket Built on Quality and Connection

Known for its welcoming atmosphere and range of everyday grocery essentials, Vallis IGA has for decades been more than just…

Beach House Barwon Heads has been reborn as a hospitality hotspot

Housed in the town’s former fire station, this beloved venue has been transformed into a welcoming haven where long lunches,…

KAIJU! Beer’s ‘Imperatrix’ Pours Strength into Ovarian Cancer Research

Melbourne’s KAIJU! Beer is unleashing a powerful new creation this International Women’s Day. The brewery’s all-female team has crafted Imperatrix,…

Chef’s Corner with The Shared Table, owner and head chef, Di Ray

Welcome to Chefs Corner, where we take you behind-the-scenes into the kitchen of a renowned hospitality establishment in regional Victoria….

Geelong’s Longest Lunch returns, powered by culinary excellence and community

Geelong’s Longest Lunch will return in 2026, offering an afternoon where food, wine, and community converge at one of the…

It’s all love this month at Geelong’s favourite nightlife institution

Valentines Day at Lambys has never been sweeter. We’re not talking about the chance to meet the person of your…

How Lambys Tavern continues to be a Geelong nightlife institution

When Geelong locals mention Mario Kart, they’re not always talking Nintendo. Around here, it’s a late-night legend born in an…

Pogo Espresso puts the spring in Bendigo’s step

Pogo Espresso is exactly that kind of place — warm, bright, quietly confident, and fuelled by seriously good coffee. It’s…

Cartel Roasters continue to keep Geelong caffeinated

If Geelong has a caffeinated heartbeat, it pulses strongest at Cartel Coffee Roasters, the specialty coffee brand that turned a…

A Larrikin Spirit, Perfectly Distilled: Get to know Kilderkin Distillery

Tucked into a restored warehouse in Mount Pleasant, Kilderkin Distillery is one of Ballarat’s most charming small-batch success stories —…

Astray Bar Turns Up the Heat with Summer Margaritas, Pizza Nights and Sunday Sessions

As Geelong slides further into summer, Astray Bar is doing what it does best: leaning into the fun, turning up…

Mona Cicchetti brings Venetian tradition to the Bellarine

On the quiet stretch of Wallington in the heart of the Bellarine, Mona Cicchetti Bar delivers Venetian snacking culture with…

Chef’s Corner with Franca’s Ristorante Executive Chef, John Hornsey

Welcome to Chefs Corner, where we take you behind-the-scenes into the kitchen of a renowned hospitality establishment in regional Victoria….

Anther Distillery — Where Curiosity Becomes Craft

Hidden beneath the red-brick chimneys of the revitalised Federal Mills in North Geelong, Anther Distillery isn’t just a maker of…

Take the Edge Off: What’s On at Edge Geelong This Summer

Edge Geelong is serving up sun-soaked days, sizzling nights, and a packed calendar of food, drinks, music, and fun seven…

Stage one of $5m beer garden redevelopment now open at Torquay Hotel

Torquay Hotel has officially opened phase one of its brand-new beer garden today, marking the first milestone in a huge…

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival Hits the Open Road with Regional Roadtrip

If your idea of a food adventure involves rolling hills, seaside breezes and wine glasses catching the golden afternoon light,…

Now Open: Some of the newest additions to our the regional gastronomy sector

Regional Victoria is constantly upping the offer when it comes to hospitality! Here are some of the latest hot spots…

Bells Beach Brewing Turns Ten: Still Independent, Still Thirsty, Still Raising a Ruckus

There are birthdays and then there are brewer-versaries; the kind that call for raising a glass, raising the roof, and…

One Month, Forty Wineries: Unlimited Summer Energy is Unlocked in the Macedon Ranges

Summertime has officially found its spiritual home in the Macedon Ranges. From 9 to 31 January 2026, Summertime Fling returns…

Andre Clouet’s Grande Reserve NV: The perfect drink for Christmas celebrations and gifting

This month’s Wine Window winner is Andre Clouet’s Grande Reserve NV, a drop that pops! Perfectly suited to the silly…

Coast is Queer Launches Beer Label Design Competition for Limited-Edition Lager

Geelong’s LGBTQIA+ community hub The Coast is Queer is celebrating a successful first year with something a little different—and very…

 

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