Striving to survive, Geelong’s Piano Bar represents resilience amidst the coronavirus pandemic

With the introduction of coronavirus restrictions earlier this year, pivoting has proven important for Australian business survival, especially for those…

This Geelong wine bar has been named one of the country’s best for 2020

Finding a top-notch wine bar in the country that fits your desires is about as hard as finding your favourite…

Baked with love, the Good Bread Project is gifting loaves to locals across Geelong

I think we can all admit we’ve experienced a baking phase in lockdown. I mean, I went cookie-monster mad and…

Relive your childhood with the 40th Anniversary Edition of this beloved Children’s Birthday Cake Book

40 years ago, one of the greatest books ever to be published landed in the hands of parents across the…

Missing the pub? Here’s where you can get a parmi to-go in Geelong

With the return of lockdown, a lot of things hurt. We once again had to say goodbye to brunches with…

Barwon Health Foundation’s ‘Shout A Healthcare Hero A Coffee’ campaign has returned

For the past five months, healthcare workers have been on the front lines handling the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic,…

Amidst a pandemic, The Pickers Union are keeping their business alive with their new coffee beans

This year has brought a new challenge to small businesses in regional Victoria, and there’s no way to sugar-coat it….

Little Things Big Things put down roots in Torquay

Paul Kelly had it right when he said from little things big things grow, especially when it comes to Torquay…

Disney World’s Cookie Fries recipe is here to make your kitchen the most magical place on Earth

If there’s anything positive to come out of this awful pandemic, it’s surely all the secret recipes from some of…

9 places serving takeaway pancakes to satisfy your sweet tooth

There’s nothing better than settling into the day with a deliciously comforting breakfast. Specifically, pancakes! From a stack of thick…

A local tradie is slinging free coffee after losing work through the pandemic

Setting up a handmade takeaway coffee stand in Black Hill, Ballarat tradie Martin Anderson has spent the week brewing up…

Cookies By Qui: This award-winning local baker is making epic cookies that will impress everyone you know

When it comes to the consumption of sweet treats, we’re all about that cookie life. They really are a primo…

Bird Rock, Blackman’s Brewery and local artist Jake Ross unite for an epic collaboration brew

“I guess like all good things, it came about while we were sitting around drinking beer,” he says with a…

Plate Up Ballarat is hosting a 20 day pasta challenge

There are just situations in life where only a bowl of carbs will do, and in times like these, there’s…

Struggling to fall asleep? Science says these four foods can help

We’ve heard it all a million times. Getting regular and quality sleep is vital for our health, both physically and…

A new business serving decadently delicious desserts is coming to Geelong

With all this talk of lockdown, we thought we’d also give you something to look forward to. Please give a…

An Aussie company has made a Hot Sauce Infused Vodka and we’re here for it

A positive of this pandemic has undoubtably been the absolute influx in creative endeavours and crazy inventions spawned from clearly…

Give the wholefood/bulk food life a go with these regional stores operating throughout lockdown

Ever wondered how to boost your immune system, prevent disease, and slow down the process of ageing? A wholefood diet…

Baked By Us has created a ‘pay it forward’ movement, delivering cupcakes to locals affected by the pandemic

Many of you may have seen the movie ‘Pay It Forward’ or have read the novel of the same name…

Readings in Waurn Ponds are slinging their cinema-only Choc Tops for $2

Just because cinemas are closing down again, it doesn’t mean you can’t have an authentic movie night at home with…

Get your sugar fix with these local businesses offering takeaway during lockdown

Desserts, sweets and treats have the power to make us all very happy… and with everything happening in the world…

Sober Mates founder Sam Wilson works hard to destigmatise the Australian drinking culture at global festival

This weekend educational platform Sober Mates is headlining the Socialising Sober panel at Global Club Soda’s Mindful Drinking Festival. So,…

There’s a new cupcakery in town… and they deliver

When it comes to trendy, sweet treats around town, we’ve always been pretty spoilt here in Geelong. Donuts, cronuts, macarons,…

Geelong’s Great Australian Beer Festival announce their date for 2021

The Great Australian Beer Festival (GABF) and beer lover’s paradise has announced their plans to return next year and we…

 

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