The best ways to enjoy a free day out in the Geelong region

Has your bank account been looking a little bit depleted lately following the festive season? You’re not alone! With the…

Holiday Inn and Suites Geelong has an epic 85,657-piece Lego Christmas Tree

In a festive flourish, IHG’s Holiday Inn and Suites Geelong has elevated its holiday decor game with the introduction of…

The Top 10 Christmas Light displays in Geelong have been named for 2023

Across this great regional city, Geelong’s Christmas lights  – and our famed Christmas tree – get bigger and better every…

New date announced for Geelong’s free Carols by Candlelight

Get ready to kick off the Christmas celebrations a day earlier as Carols by Candlelight Geelong announces a change in…

Get ready to ring in 2024 with a bang at Wah Bah’s NYE Rooftop Party

With the year hurtling towards its grand finale, the time to plan the ultimate New Year’s Eve party is now….

The Survivors: Netflix to turn bestselling local novel into a crime-mystery series

The Survivors is adapted from Australian bestselling Melbourne author Jane Harper’s novel by the award-winning team at Tony Ayres Productions…

IMAX Melbourne is hosting the inaugural ‘Best Biggest IMAX Film Festival’ this Summer

Kicking off on January 12 exclusively at IMAX Melbourne, the inaugural BBIFF includes films specifically curated to showcase IMAX Melbourne’s…

Filmed in Brunswick, Guy Pearce stars in crime thriller ‘Inside’ by Palme d’Or-winning director

Minister for Creative Industries Colin Brooks recently visited the set of Inside, a new crime-thriller that was filmed in locations…

An A to Z of Christmas Movies

To one and all we wish you a most Merry Christmas and the happiest of times. We all know how…

In an Australian-exclusive, the very magical Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience is coming to Melbourne in 2024

In an enchanting arrival to the region, “Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience” is set to weave its magic down…

Tickets are now on sale for the magical Winter Wonderlights 2024

Prepare to immerse yourself in the enchantment of Ballarat’s celebrated Winter Wonderlights as Sovereign Hill gears up for a magical…

Ballarat Rodeo returns to Kryal Castle for the first time since 2019

In a dust-kicking return to the scene, the Ballarat Rodeo is back in action, saddling up for an unforgettable day…

Homegrown hits ‘The Clearing’ and ‘Matildas: The World at Our Feet’ garner impressive recognition

In a huge win for locally produced content, Disney+ has secured seven nominations for the esteemed Australian Academy of Cinema…

A festive guide to the best Christmas events happening in Geelong this year

Now that the halls have been decked, stockings have been hung, and trees are glistening, it’s time to embrace the…

Lightscape returns to illuminate Melbourne’s winter nights at Royal Botanic Gardens

The beloved Lightscape is set to make a triumphant return to the Royal Botanic Gardens, transforming the iconic greenery into…

Prepare to deck the halls, the loved Big Christmas outlet is back in Geelong

With less than a month until Christmas Day, it’s time to start thinking about untangling those Christmas lights while you…

Denis Walter’s Carols By The Bay has been cancelled

In a sad start to the festive season, Denis Walter’s legendary Carols by the Bay has been cancelled due to…

The Australian Tattoo Expo returns to Melbourne this weekend with over 400 global tattoo artists

Melbourne is gearing up for an ink-splosive (oh yes we did) return of the Australian Tattoo Expo, the Southern Hemisphere’s…

An augmented reality go karting experience is coming to Melbourne

BattleKart has made its way to Melbourne, offering a go-karting experience like never before. It’s kind of like Mario Kart…

Jetstar and Aussie icon Shannon Noll rock the Christmas season with $100,000 flight giveaway

In a festive collaboration that promises to ‘rein’ down holiday joy, Jetstar and Australian Idol alum Shannon Noll, now affectionately…

Geelong’s Botanic Gardens is transforming into a festive wonderland this December

Embrace the holiday spirit with a joy-filled family event that promises to add a sprinkle of magic to your Christmas…

Ring in the New Year at Geelong’s Waterfront with the return of the spectacular free NYE fireworks

The most exciting celebration of the year – New Year’s Eve – will be here before we know it, and…

NGV announces the Bowery Ball, a late-night queer party celebrating Leigh Bowery’s legacy

In a dazzling fusion of drag, burlesque, voguing, music, and performance art, the Bowery Ball is set to take centre…

Tutti announces Together At Tutti: Where food, friends, and funky tunes collide in Geelong

Geelong’s 50 Little Malop Street is about to be the epicentre of cool evenings as new foodie spot Tutti gears…

 

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