Greater things do happen in Geelong and The Bellarine

Many people jet overseas to try to escape the Victorian winter, but there is plenty happening right here in the…

The Australian Sheep and Wool Show hits Bendigo next month, herding in a huge program

There will be those old enough to remember the 1990 advertisement at the time, and those whose attention it has…

Melbourne Museum now has a 12-metre long, 66-million year old T. Rex

Minister for Creative Industries Colin Brooks today joined Museums Victoria CEO Lynley Crosswell and expert palaeontologists at Melbourne Museum for…

RISING opens this weekend, transforming the city with huge art installations, thrilling shows and free parties

Starting tomorrow and running until June 16, RISING boasts an extraordinary 2024 lineup with over 120 events featuring more than…

Eynesbury Winter Festival to welcome multi-platinum and ARIA-nominated Wiggles DJ and producer, Lenny Pearce

Eynesbury Winter Festival will transform the town’s historic homestead into a winter wonderland for a two-week festival of school holiday…

The best festivals and event in regional Victoria this June

With the end of the financial year approaching and the tax man waiting in the wings, let’s strap in for…

Jurassic World: The Exhibition takes over Melbourne this August

T-Rex, triceratops, velociraptors and brachiosaurus invade Melbourne’s The Fever Exhibition Hall from 2 August as the Jurassic World: The Exhibition…

National Celtic Festival: Celebrating 20 Festivals in Portarlington

This landmark event promises to be even more spectacular, with festivities that honour the festival’s rich history while looking towards…

Vale Norm Jurrawaa Stanley, Kurnai / Wotjabaluk musician, artist and storyteller

On 15 May 2024, beloved Wadawurrung Country community member, educator, leader and artist, Norm Stanley lost his battle with cancer….

Geelong Young Professionals next networking breakfast boasts award-winning CEO Colleen Callander

Breakfast plans have never sounded better than with the award-winning CEO and local born and raised businesswoman, Colleen Callander. Callander…

Horsing around: The Australian Jousting Championship brings the cavalry to Kryal Castle

Set against the backdrop of the majestic castle, the Australian Jousting Championship promises to deliver the grandeur and excitement of…

No more wallet: digital driver’s licences are now live across Victoria

More than 4.5 million Victorians who are fully licenced drivers, motorcyclists, or heavy vehicle operators are the first eligible to…

The seventh biennial Fish Creek Tea Cosy Festival returns from next weekend

Fish Creek’s biennial wholesome event the Tea Cosy Festival steams into the town across the week of Saturday 18 May…

10 years of wonder: Sovereign Hill’s Winter Wonderlights return

For ten years, gold-mining museum Sovereign Hill has transformed into a winter wonderland for festival Winter Wonderlights. Winter Wonderlights 2024…

The pub meets Scienceworks: A Pint of Science Festival serves up a tasting paddle of surprising science sessions

The key to beer brewing is all in the science. It’s only fitting then that beer makes it way into…

Geelong Youth Awards return for 2024, with nominations now open

On a local front, The City of Greater Geelong has been championing the youth of Geelong in an official manner…

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, fundraising event RSPCA Million Paws Walk returns to Geelong

A furry favourite on the Geelong calendar, the RSPCA Million Paws Walk returns to Geelong on 26 May 2024, encouraging…

A running list of the best lunches, events and treats on offer in Geelong and surrounds this Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 12th)  is just around the corner, and here at Forte, we want to make sure your…

Two weeks until the running boom hits Lorne, Apollo Bay and Kennett River for Great Ocean Road Running Festival

Following Ballarat’s biggest running festival, the Great Ocean Road Running Festival is set to get heart rates up, the blood…

Five reasons why you can’t miss next weekend’s Grampians Grape Escape festival

What better time to venture into the grand and rugged mountain ranges than when Grampians Grape Escape festival is on. …

May The 4th Be With You: Village Cinemas celebrates iconic trilogies on the big screen

Village Cinemas is celebrating one of the biggest movie franchises by taking over the big screens for back-to-back-to-back chronological screenings…

Ballarat streets will be overrun with thousands this weekend for the inaugural Ballarat Marathon. Here’s everything you need to know

Before the city gets transformed with neon lights and projections for the annual White Night Ballarat, the streets will be…

A guide to all the services and marches on ANZAC Day across the Geelong region

Commemorated on April 25th, ANZAC Day marks the anniversary of the first key military action fought by Australian and New…

So happy together: Blackman’s Brewery and Splatters Cheese Bar team up for Beer & Cheese Festival

Geelong hospitality heroes, Blackman’s Brewery and Splatters Cheese Bar are joining forces for an epic stomach showstopper, the Beer &…

 

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