Eye-catching art is set to take over NBN Boxes in Geelong in a tribute to First Nations Culture

Geelong’s streets are about to become vibrant canvases, thanks to the First Nations NBN Box Design Commissions project. The initiative,…

Score a Furry Deal: Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) announces Winter Fee Freeze on Adoptions

Are you ready to unleash the love and bring home a new four-legged or feathered family member? Geelong’s Animal Welfare…

Revealed: The 1.6-hectare design for Geelong’s new Convention and Exhibition Centre

The highly anticipated Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre precinct development is a step closer to reality,  with the selection of…

Shedshaker Brewing launches Castlemaine Keg for Good, raising money for community groups

Renowned for its range of fresh, handcrafted, small-batch craft beers, Castlemaine’s Shedshaker Brewing has launched a new community program aimed at…

Queenscliff’s legendary Blues Train has hit the market for the first time ever

An integral part of the Queenscliff Tourism and Victorian Music Industries for the past 29 years, Queenscliff’s legendary Blues Train…

The 2026 Commonwealth Games has been cancelled in Victoria

The Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games have officially been cancelled with the premier today (18 July) confirming Victoria will no longer…

When it comes to local tourism, you’re more influential than you know 

And if you’re reading Forte magazine, there’s a big chance that means you.  That’s the message behind Tourism Greater Geelong…

‘How did TISM breathe?’: New nostalgic exhibit comes to Australian Music Vault

The ever-evolving world of stories in the Australian Music Vault sees a new display come to life representing the various communities that…

DiDi is giving away one free ride per week for everyone in Melbourne

In a move set to shake up Melbourne’s transportation scene amidst the rising cozzie livs, rideshare giant DiDi has unveiled…

Win Geelong Arts Centre’s ‘Golden Ticket’

Geelong Arts Centre is preparing to unveil its highly anticipated $140m Little Malop Street Redevelopment. The Art Centre is Victoria’s…

Searoad Ferries $20 return ticket lottery is back for the winter

Following a successful launch last year and with the winter weather well and truly taking hold, Searoad Ferries has brought…

Head to the Dark Side: Maldon’s Goldfields Gothic Festival of Dark Ideas returns in all its gruesome glory

Are you ready to delve into the shadows and embrace the eerie? Well, mark your calendars because Maldon’s Goldfields Gothic…

Australians with new tattoos can now donate blood after one week

In some good news, Australians with new tattoos can now donate blood after just one week following a new decision…

Thought to be extinct, Victorian Grassland Earless Dragon has been rediscovered after 50 years

A small reptile not seen in Victoria for over 50 years and thought to be extinct in the wild has…

There’s a massive sale on genuine Aussie Shepherd Ugg Boots happening in Ocean Grove

Renowned for its epic furniture and artwork sales, locally-owned Ocean Grove Hardware is launching into winter with its latest sale,…

The Australian Border Force is looking for puppy foster carers in Geelong

The ABF Detector Dog Program (DDP) is calling on communities in the Melbourne and Greater Geelong area to help protect…

The new world-class Queenscliff Ferry Terminal honoured at Victorian Architecture Awards

A stunning addition to the Bellarine, the new Queenscliff Ferry Terminal building has been awarded a commendation in the Public…

AFL and Geelong Great Gary Ablett Jnr is auctioning his 2009 Premiership Guernsey for Charity

This year, to kick-start his international aid movement, one of AFL’s greatest players of all time, Gary Ablett Jnr has…

Ballarat’s annual Winter Festival is back with ice skating, snow falls, shimmering lights, a music festival and more

It’s time to bundle up and embrace the cold with the return of the spectacular three-week Ballarat Winter Festival. Running…

The Resilience Project is bringing its high-energy kids show 3 Happy Tricks to regional Victoria

Centred around teaching people how to be more resilient and happy every day, The Resilience Project is continuing to make…

Bluebird Foundation: Creating and delivering beautiful and diverse arts programs that make a difference

Forever used as a tool for cultural exchange, education, and expression, increasing our self-awareness and allowing us to be open…

Norlane’s iconic Waterworld is closing its doors after nearly 60 years

We’ve lost a lot of iconic buildings, destinations and businesses over the last few decades, each special in their own…

Victoria’s top tourism towns awards are celebrating the most captivating destinations our state has to offer

If you’re looking for some inspiration on where to go for your next weekend away, look no further than the…

Werribee Open Range Zoo welcomes first lion cubs in almost six years

In some adorable, heartwarming news this week, Werribee Open Range Zoo is celebrating the arrival of a healthy litter of…

 

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