Priscilla Presley is coming to Victoria to launch the exclusive Elvis Presley exhibition

In another massive coup for the region, Elvis’ former wife Priscilla Presley is coming to Victoria to launch the Elvis:…

Fergus James is playing a pop-up gig in Melbourne tomorrow for the ‘On The Road Again’ initiative

Fresh from releasing his latest synth-inflected pop-rock single ‘Trouble’, announcing with it his forthcoming second EP and a national headline…

Hayley Mary to perform pop-up gig in Melbourne’s CBD on Thursday as part of ‘On The Road Again’

The unshakable elegance and undeniable talent of Hayley Mary (of The Jezabels) will take to Melbourne’s streets this week, as…

Geelong’s beloved multicultural celebration Pako Festa to go ahead this weekend in reimagined format

Every year in one place, on one day, Pakington street comes alive with an abundance of colour, unique costumes, live…

Set your alarms, the Victorian Government is handing out more $200 travel vouchers in March

Get ready to book your annual leave. Following a successful few rounds the last couple of years, the $200 travel…

Mandatory mask rules to be eased in Victoria in most settings this weekend

The Victorian Government have finally flagged an end date to masks in most setting including at workplaces, just days after…

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative to undergo a $26M redevelopment 

With a primary purpose to provide holistic and culturally secure service responses to meet the specific needs of the Aboriginal…

Victoria’s $200 travel vouchers and dining rebates return under a new $201 million package 

Victorians are set to enjoy cashback on dining, travel and entertainment as part of a huge new voucher scheme announced…

Cocktails, bao and “I Do”: Tie the knot in Geelong with these new fun, fuss-free elopements

If your plans to get hitched were upended by coronavirus, or you’re just keen to go against the grain with…

‘On The Road Again’ announces massive busking program, bringing 700 musicians to Melbourne’s CBD streets

The City of Melbourne, together with the Victorian Government, is showcasing the city’s musical diversity with more than 700 street…

Victorian density limits and dancefloor bans to end this Friday

Victorian premier Daniel Andrews announced this morning that density limits on all hospitality venues would end, highlighting a raft of…

A $2.55M koala hospital is being built at Werribee Open Range Zoo

Originally announced back in 2020, Zoos Victoria and RSPCA Victoria have joined forces to build a new, world-class veterinary facility…

Hopes for regional Victoria to host 2026 Commonwealth Games as Victoria confirms bid

In huge news for the region, the Victorian government has entered into exclusive negotiations to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games…

Book in your annual leave, the Spirit of Tasmania is officially moving to Geelong this spring

In a massive win for the region, The Spirit of Tasmania is relocating its Victorian port operations from Port Melbourne…

Bust out your picnic blanket and your best Tupperware this V-day and visit one of Geelong’s iconic picnic spots

Picnics have long been a romantic date favourite, with at least one picnic scene featured in most cult-classic rom coms…

Ethically and locally made, Tilly & Co. Swim is the Bellarine-based, size-inclusive swimwear label to know this summer

Ocean Grove’s Christie Forde is liberating women with a new swimwear collection that is not only function, comfortable and sustainable,…

Dolly Diamond, Sheldon Riley and Leather Lungs on queer culture, changing perceptions and the upcoming ChillOut Festival

This year’s incarnation is bigger than ever, boasting a stacked line-up of artists who cover modern music, drag, dance, theatre,…

Lifeline’s crisis text service goes 24/7 to help more people who never would’ve picked up the phone

Lifeline, the national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services,…

The sweetest boxes, treats and gifts to order in Geelong for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is on the horizon and sometimes buying a present for the lover in your life can be quite…

Australian music industry icon Glenn Wheatley has passed away aged 74

Australian music industry icon Glenn Wheatley – the man responsible for launching the career of John Farnham and Delta Goodrem…

Sovereign Hill celebrates Lunar New Year with massive food festival, lion dancing and parades

Lunar New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is one of the most significant holidays on the calendar in South-East…

Applications open for Geelong Arts Centre’s Creative Engine grants, designed for local creatives with bold ideas

Here to inspire creativity and support positive risk-taking, the Geelong Arts Centre are offering a new round of grants through…

Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula named in world’s most loved destinations 

Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula has made the list of the top 100 Most Loved Destinations Around the World for…

Freed The Flag: Australian Government frees Aboriginal Flag for public use

In the best news to come out of 2022, the Aboriginal Flag is now freely available for public use after…

 

Subscribe to the
Forte newsletter

Stay up to date with everything going on around your region.