Passport – Check, Plane ticket – Check, Significant Other? What you need to know before you go

Gone are the days when that epic, movie-worthy proposal abroad is considered #goals – with almost a quarter (24%) of…

Local Musician Isabella Khalife launches GoFundMe for Cancer Treatment Journey

In the face of adversity, Isabella Khalife, a beloved local musician, is courageously sharing her battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (Nodular…

Embrace the Wildflower Season at the dazzling and free EverNow Festival

Get ready to experience a magical weekend of celebration like no other as the brand-new EverNow Festival comes alive from…

Unclaimed money in Victoria tops $109 million as government urges people to check SRO

The government is encouraging Victorians to go online to find out if they are among thousands of people with a…

Crowne Plaza Geelong: New 200-room hotel places IHG Hotels & Resorts as Geelong’s largest hotel operator

IHG Hotels & Resorts has some exciting plans for Geelong, and they’re not holding back on the wow factor! Get…

Own an old lemon? The government could give you $5,000 towards a newer car

Expressions of interest open today for young drivers aged 18-25 to receive a $5,000 subsidy towards buying a safer vehicle…

Unleash your inner Highlander at Kryal Castle’s Highland Spectacular

For two days only, on August 19 and 20, the iconic medieval castle in Ballarat is transforming into a highland…

Glowing Nights, Local Delights: Piccadilly Night Market returns to Geelong Racecourse on Friday

Get ready to light up your Friday night because the Piccadilly Night Market is back at the Geelong Racecourse on…

The Vic Open Returns to Victoria in 2024, bringing golf superstars to the Bellarine Peninsula

In exciting news for golf enthusiasts (and the region as a whole), the Vic Open is set to make a…

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,…

 

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