A local is planning to launch a food truck park in South Geelong

If there’s something we like celebrating here at Forte, it’s food. And lots of it. And one event that intends…

St Ali have teamed up with Mr Black for a limited-edition single origin coffee liqueur

Two of Australia’s largest coffee institutions have teamed up for one top-notch tipple that is sure to get you through…

Country Cob Bakery in Victoria is officially home of Australia’s Best Pie

In one of the most important events on the 2020 calendar; one that seeks to answer the burning question of…

These loaded cookies have landed in Geelong and we’re here for it

Cancel any diet plans, these New York style loaded cookies have officially landed in Geelong. Supplied by the legends at…

Basils Farm are hosting a two day wine sale this week

Located in the beautiful shores of Swan Bay in the Bellarine Peninsula, Basils Farm is a winery/farm seriously passionate about…

Local business Honey Source is buzzing away with a new ‘honey wine’

For the past two years, Honey Source has been Geelong’s go-to for all things honey and beekeeping. Not only do…

Torquay’s home of pho is coming to Geelong

Often coined a winter dish (the perfect comfort food in the midst of a chilly winter night), for reasons that…

A new Jamaican-style café has just opened up on Pakington Street

Despite been six months since the coronavirus pandemic began, it hasn’t stopped some of this country’s passionate individuals from achieving…

Missing the movies? Bulla’s Cinema-only Choc Tops have returned to Victorian supermarkets

Just because cinemas are currently closed (again), it doesn’t mean you can’t reinvent an authentic movie night at home with…

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…

 

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