5,000 people attended the Geelong opening of Mecca Maxima on Friday

From about 6am in the morning, locals were already gathering at the doors to Geelong’s newest beauty store.

Californian street artist, MR.DVICE, painted a wall at Bird Rock in Jan Juc

Bird Rock is quickly becoming a hub for street art in the region.

Queen Victoria Market opens late-night for Christmas market for first time in 138-year history

It’s expected the market will have 250,000 visitors over the festive season

Adnate just completed a massive silo artwork in regional Vic

As part of a massive project called the Silo Art Trail

Nightjar festival returns to Torquay and Geelong in 2017

Every Thursday in January from 4pm till 10pm enjoy the warm summer nights at the Torquay Nightjar Market.

A little bit of vintage comes to Geelong

In 2010 when the world of Facebook was still unfamiliar territory, Katie Perkins and Jai Spence took what started as a market stall and turned it into a thriving online business – all by posting a couple of vintage items on their page.

Time is running out to get a picture of your dog with Santa

Photos with Santa aren’t just for humans, and chances are your furry friends will be much more appreciative of a special pic.

Strap yourself in, Eric Andre is hosting ‘Rage’

Well, this should be suitably bonkers. Shock comedy king Eric Andre is taking over Rage.

Ms Bartronica are throwing a Star Wars party and you’re invited

In celebration of the new release Rogue One, Ms Bartronica thought they’d throw a little costume party.

Kayla Itsines is coming to Geelong to launch her new book with a cooking demo

With almost 10 million fans on Facebook alone, no wonder it’s causing a stir that Kayla Itsines is coming to Geelong!

Shirly J Collection

Soy candles are in right now – especially ones that are both affordable and environmentally friendly. Forté chat to Janece Smith of Shirly J Collection.

Potato Shed 2017 Launch

The Potato Shed is launching their 2017 season. With 2017 boasting an exciting array of dance, theatre and music from…

The Art Project Re-Imagining our city

The experimental art project from Merinda Kelly is the newest way to explore Geelong in alternative ways. The work will focus on developing a presence in the City which disrupts the notion of the CBD as a place of monetary exchange and consumption.

A new free festival is coming to Melbourne for Australia Day

Come soak up the heat with food and fun on Australia Day weekend at Melbourne’s latest cultural precinct.

Shimmerlands reveals two-month outdoor cinema lineup

The multifaceted summer festival has now unveiled their two-month cinema programme.

Light Up The Laneway

Ballarat’s Hot Temple are celebrating Christmas right through the Laneway. On December 9, they’ll be turning on their huge Christmas…

Mecca Maxima opens in Geelong next Friday

Brace yourself, beauty junkies

It’s now the time of year to get your pooch a picture with Santa

’tis the season for giving no matter what age, sex or species.

Julian Assange to appear live via video link in Melbourne show

Internet activist Julian Assange will appear live via video link at the Melbourne Town Hall

Physipole Studios are hosting an Aussie Twerk class in Geelong

Aussie Twerk captain Kristina Moskov is coming to Geelong for a special twerk class at Physipole Studios.

Best spots for glamping this holiday season in Victoria

Glamping is possibly the best one for those who love the outdoors but not quite as much as others

Butcher Baker Candle Co.

Meet Steph Southby, the girl behind the quirky-whimsical boutique fragrance brand creating pure soy wax candles in Geelong.

A Crash Team Racing PS1 tournament is going down in Geelong this month

Boy did this game feature heavily in our childhoods

A free Christmas croquet event is hitting the Geelong waterfront this weekend

Well you can get down with your friends and play some croquet free of charge ahead of the stress and expense of Christmas-time.

 

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