There’s a ‘radical’ new nightclub opening in Melbourne for nine nights only

Arts Centre Melbourne will transform into a pop-up nightclub as part of Asia TOPA’s bold new Nightlife program, bringing a…

A basketball festival is bouncing into St Kilda this summer

St Kilda’s Peanut Farm Reserve will make way for Australia’s biggest and most iconic basketball festival, Summer Jam, in the…

Give the gift of gastronomy with Geelong’s best restaurant gift vouchers for a memorable Christmas

Struggling to find the perfect gift? Why not opt for a gift voucher at a local restaurant – the ultimate…

Santa’s Christmas movies from A to Z

Christmas comes but once a year  So may your day be grand and full of cheer May your company be…

A Christmas market is taking over Little Malop Street this weekend

Central Geelong is getting coloured in Christmas cheer this weekend as the Laneway Christmas Market takes over. An initiative from…

The best festivals and festive celebrations happening in regional Victoria this December

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, except for that darn mosquito…

The largest laser show in the southern hemisphere is coming to Melbourne for free

With plans for the biggest laser show in the southern hemisphere and a host of events across the city, there’s…

Frankston is full of events this weekend

The City of Frankston is fuelled with festivities this weekend as two major events hit the town on Saturday 30…

Cunningham Pier’s wedding and event venue announces closure

Iconic event and function centre, The Pier has today announced it will be ceasing business operations before Christmas. As the…

Geelong’s Floating Christmas Tree returns: Everything to know for the opening event

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and in Geelong it’s signalled by a 25 metres tall, 10,000 stainless…

Spoil someone rotten with the best giftware shops in and around Geelong

Whether it’s a gift for yourself, a loved one or you’re looking to waste a few hours of your day, these stores in Geelong are the perfect places for whatever you’re after. Set yourself a budget, as you won’t be able to help yourself at these stores!

Speed up your career – choose TAFE

As students across Australia weigh up their study options for 2025, many are exploring the advantages of TAFE as a…

Australia’s biggest-ever jousting competition is happening this weekend

The highly anticipated Victorian Medieval Festival is set to return to Kryal Castle this weekend, promising a thrilling step back…

Ballarat Begonia Festival to return Labour Day weekend

Botanics have been at the forefront of late with thousands flocking to witness the blooming of the corpse plant at…

Geelong Botanic Gardens corpse plant has started to open!

With Geelongians glued to the live stream updates and heading along to the Geelong Botanic Gardens hoping to witness the…

Avalon Australian International Airshow flies into view for 2025

Held biennially, Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025 will be the sixteenth airshow and exposition staged at Geelong’s Avalon Airport. Heading…

Date and entertainment for Geelong’s Floating Christmas Tree 2024 return confirmed

Geelong’s famous floating Christmas tree returns to the region this month, firing off the festive season. Confirmed to be launched…

Queer cakes and butch bakes: Castlemaine gets cooking with their first queer-bake off

Castlemaine Pride is hosting a bake-off like no other. This weekend on Sunday 10 November, they will host the town’s…

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Ballarat

From baubles to trees, tinsel to trails, the City of Ballarat is putting up its decorations early this year in…

The IN8 Life partner with Destiny Rescue for fundraising event, Adjusting for Change Day

Geelong chiropractic business, The IN8 Life are hosting its annual fundraiser event Adjusting for Change Day. Taking place on-site at…

Geelong’s first ever corpse plant expected to bloom from today

Geelongian’s are currently waiting in anticipation as the city’s first corpse flower is expected to bloom. Planted at the Geelong…

Surf Coast Trek turns ten

After another huge year of getting bodies moving, The Surf Coast Trek is returning to the Geelong region in 2025,…

Bush Native navigate sustainability in the florist industry

In September, the river end of Pakington Street received a new resident to its strip of shops. Adding to the…

From banning rent fees to requesting extra keys, here are Victoria’s new rental reforms

Announced by Minister for Consumer Affairs Gabrielle Williams, these measures build on more than 130 rental reforms implemented in recent…

 

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