Beards, Rivalry And Passion At The Ballarat Heritage Weekend

It was in 2014 following a few Sunday beers that Brayden Dorney and his fellow bearded mates came up with an idea that would change Ballarat forever.

Gazing Skywards At The Violet Precipitation

The colour purple is often associated with royalty. Purple is also a strong force that can represent creativity, peace, grandeur and magic. So it naturally made sense that Prince and his unique charisma was drawn to all things purple.

Music to your ears – literally, thanks to Cochlear

To try and shorten the time it takes for people to take action, Cochlear has launched a content series featuring new audio tool, Hearprint, to raise awareness of the impact and prevalence of hearing impairment in Australia.

Oz Comic-Con returns

Geek heaven with gaming, anime, comics, cosplay and much more.

Off Ya Tree are offering $5 piercings

If you’re a piercing fanatic (of any kind… no kidding!) or maybe contemplating getting your first, you’d be mad to go past the incredible deal the edgy team at Off Ya Tree are offering.

Our Fave Creative Businesses in the Region

Regional Victoria is one damn creative space, and if you’re in need of further proof, just have a look at what the region has to offer. These are a few of our favourite creative instagrammers you should definitely be checking out…

The White Album, the 50th Anniversary Concert

It’s one of the most successful Beatles events ever staged in Australia.

The 2018 Ballarat Beard & Stache Competition

Ballarat is bringing the beards back! Register and compete.

Celtic folk with a twist at the 2018 National Celtic Festival

Boasting crowds of over 15,000 and performances across 14 stages, the festival is the premier Celtic gathering in Australasia and it’s easy to see why it with its breadth of artistic talent, rich in culture.

I'll have a slice of Pie to start with

You may see it as sarcasm or you may see it as satire. Whichever way you view it, Jonathan Pie speaks his mind. Although the man behind Pie may not be a political animal, he does know how to play one.

Synthesizers: Sound of the Future

The first analogue synthesizers that fueled the electronic scene in Melbourne during the late ’60s will return home when the Synthesizers: Sound of the Future opens at the University of Melbourne’s Grainger Museum from April 20 – September 9
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Reimagine—the world according to children’s books

Reimagine provides an opportunity to explore how children’s books are able to introduce young readers to complex ideas about contemporary humanity.

ILLUMIN8: Festival of Light and Peace

Two days of celebration and enlightenment for the soul

Earth, Wind and Fire at Geelong After Dark

As part of the celebration, Award Winning Pianist, Composer and Producer Callum Watson has written an exciting new classical composition for the event called ‘Earth, Wind and Fire’ for piccolo and bass clarinet.

MAY AT THE POTATO SHED

Another busy month at The Potato Shed…

Our top five acts to see at The Stonnington Jazz Festival

The Stonnington Jazz Festival is kicking off on the 10th of May for its 13th year,

Healthier, stronger, fitter and happier women

We chat to Melanie Turnley, the brains behind Minc Fitness

Life Just Got a Little More Wonderful in G Town

Discover the Wonder of Yoga and discover the Wonder of Yourself

Help all women affected by Breast Cancer this Mother's Day

Make a donation to Breast Cancer Trials as your gift for Mother’s Day.

Hit U.S. Big Band Swing Celebration Returns for Silver Jubilee

IN THE MOOD, returning to Australia for another triumphant run of shows in 2018

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY

Thanks to Gifts For The Geek

Tal Lemmens; the local photographer turning energy into art

Finding himself up close and personal with the sea and its power, the last few years have seen Tal hone in on photographing the ocean, taking breathtakingly beautiful photos from within powerful waves.

The very best of Audio-Technica

Guaranteed to improve your life

The Altona Beach Film Festival; fostering a vibrant and creative community

This year is proving to be particularly pawsome with the exciting announcement that all films submitted must relate to this year’s theme of ‘Pets’.

 

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