The Meeniyan Garlic Festival returns to Gippsland with more than two tonnes of garlic

After drawing record-breaking crowds in 2020 the absolutely worthy Meeniyan Garlic Festival, returns to celebrate the region’s high-quality garlic and…

New ‘Summer Wine Celebration’ to bring garden parties, masterclasses and sparkling summer events to Geelong in February

Start planning for a weekend of delicious wine, food and live music as you explore some of the region’s best…

Geelong burger institution Boss Burger expands with new store in Warrnambool

For those who love a greasy, cheese-filled, dripping with delicious-goodness burger, Boss Burger Co. is probably at the top of your…

A multi-million dollar chocolate factory could be heading to Portarlington

In recent years, the Bellarine Peninsula has truly made its mark in the state, earning a reputation for its exceptional…

Local champions Bean Squeeze has opened its 12th drive-thru in the Geelong region

Geelong drive-through coffee business Bean Squeeze have been making our dreams a reality and our lives a lot easier over…

From Torquay to Lyon: Sou’West Brewery’s Chef Alex McIntosh to compete at world’s most prestigious culinary contest

In exciting news for the Aussie foodie scene, Australian chefs – including Chef Alex McIntosh, Commis Chef Tristan Spain, Coach…

Open food gardens weekend Creative Harvest returns to West Gippsland this month

Creative Harvest, West Gippsland’s sixth consecutive open food garden weekend, returns for 2023 and is on 28 and 29 January…

Award-winning Campos Coffee opens Melbourne Flagship store on Chapel Street

Positioned at the bustling Toorak Road end of Chapel Street, the newly launched Campos Coffee store coincides with Campos Coffee…

Geelong has taken the crown for being the biggest beer lovers in Australia

Well, well, it turns out Geelong, Victoria’s second-largest city, has something new to boast about. In new data from Australia’s…

Bahjong: Geelong’s new retro-inspired dumpling diner and bar from the team at Baah Lah

Since opening in 2019, locals and visitors alike have fallen in love with the elegance, Singaporean flavours and techniques, and…

Internationally renowned chef brings Geelong’s famed Indian restaurant Curry at Corio to Lara

There’s nothing like a delicious serve of Indian food, especially when it’s made by a world-famous chef. In some brilliant…

An afternoon guide to North Geelong’s burgeoning Federal Mills Precinct

The former Federal Woollen Mill is an icon of Geelong’s industrial past, opening originally in 1915 it was vital to…

The best special occasion restaurants in Geelong

Just a quick drive or ferry ride from Melbourne, Geelong is making strides in the wining and dining scene, becoming…

The best pubs and bars on the Bellarine Peninsula

On this edition of the best pubs and bars, we head out to the Bellarine. Typically renowned for the award-winning…

The best pubs and bars in Bendigo

A town with a rich history, linked predominantly to the gold rush, Bendigo has always been a standout place for…

dog-friendly cafes

A guide to the best dog-friendly cafes in the Geelong region

Manoeuvring your furry human can be toughest at the best of times, especially knowing when and where you can and can’t go.

VID Bar is the new Mediterranean dessert bar serving up Loukoumades, ice cream and Greek desserts in Highton

Take your sweet tooth on an absolute trip through the Mediterranean with a visit to Highton’s brand-new dessert bar, VID…

Yakiniku Hachibeh is a fiery new Japanese Barbeque restaurant for the Surf Coast

If you’re ready for a lavish dining experience focused on high-grade beef sizzled over red-hot charcoal grills, Yakiniku Hachibeh is…

Sweet Adeline: One year on and this hidden dog-friendly caravan cafe has fostered a river community by the Barwon

While Sweet Adeline owners Bart & JT have faced a myriad of challenges with the recent flooding which has devastated…

Meatstock: The music and barbecue festival to sink your teeth into 

Taking Melbourne Showgrounds on 18-19 March, at the heart of the two-day festival is an unmatched lineup of BBQ pitmasters…

Now open: Drunken Dumpling Bar is bringing plump, juicy dumplings to Little Malop Street

Steamed, fried or floating in broth, the cheap and cheerful pillows of taste known simply as dumplings have become a…

New party palace NONO is giving away a total of 420 free pizzas and $4.20 pints this weekend

Is there anything better than a free pizza? Well – how about 420 of them? If you’re in Melbourne over…

Back for summer: Nestled beneath Geelong’s Ferris Wheel is The Wheel Cafe, a funky pink spot dedicated to doughnuts and coffee 

For a while now, our region has seen doughnut stores and food trucks in Belmont, Portarlington, Geelong CBD, East Geelong,…

Bulla is giving away 3000 Free Choc Tops this weekend to celebrate a brand-new flavour

For anyone heading to or venturing around Melbourne this weekend, listen up because thousands of Free Chop Tops are up…

 

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