Bells Beach Surf Film Festival is back with epic surf films from Australia and around the world

Surf films return to Torquay in early January for the first time in two years with the running of the…

Tranquility @ Twilight returns to Ocean Grove this weekend with Maz Green, Checkerboard Lounge, Mink Mila and more

Looking for something epic to do this weekend? The Tranquility @ Twilight fair is back after a two-year break and…

Finding France: The best ways to enjoy a French-inspired day in Geelong

It’s not tricky to live so Frenchy, so chic in our regional home of Geelong. In celebration of the French…

20 things for $20 (or less) across the stunning Bellarine and Mornington peninsulas 

Prices are being pushed up across the board affecting everything from groceries to utilities, transport to entertainment. We’ve come up…

10 surprising, bizarre and intriguing songs that have made it into the triple j Hottest 100

Every great idea starts with a question: What if we did it this way? What if I got a tattoo?…

The Best TV Of 2022

2022, the year prestige television well & truly surpassed films in terms of sheer quantity & overall quality – this…

The best films of 2022

Unfortunately for Hollywood, it feels like the big tentpole blockbusters they usually rely on are severely lacking quality – most…

Things to do in and around Geelong during that weird, lazy week between Christmas and New Years

Alright, Christmas is over, New Year’s Eve is approaching and we have no idea what day it is or who…

The free Carols by Candlelight returns to Geelong for its 58th year

Returning once again, Carols by Candlelight Geelong promises to be a great evening for the whole family to experience on…

We were feeling festive, so we made a Christmas playlist, and shared a few of our favourites for holiday listening

While dealing with family at times can be tiresome, at least it’ll be done to a great playlist.

Sail into the summer holidays with Port Phillip Ferries’ new free-for-kids summer cruises

Looking for something different to entertain the kids these festive holidays? How about an adventure across the bay on a…

Piano Bar is popping up in Portarlington for five nights of post-Christmas singalongs

It’s time to swap your bowl of mussels for a cocktail, the famed Piano Bar pop-up is heading to Portarlington…

With two days to go, Westfield Geelong has extended its opening hours for last-minute Christmas convenience

With just two days until Christmas, all Westfield Living Centres across Victoria – including Geelong – are offering extended trading…

There’s a twilight Christmas plant party happening in Geelong tonight

If you’re a big fan of indoor plants, it’s highly likely you’ve heard of ‘Plant Addicts Anonymous’ here in Geelong. Renowned for…

Eight movies to see on the big screen this summer

Okay, those of us not heading to the beach or interstate know what it means: movies! Lucky for us, there’s…

Be My Valentine: Tie the knot Vegas-style at Geelong’s coolest wedding venue in 2023

Planning to wed and keen to do things differently, with a unique union that keeps things fun and easy?  The…

The Potato Shed Summer Series returns to the Bellarine in 2023

Summer is here and so is the Summer Series at the Potato Shed, a returning initiative from the City of…

Some of the best NYE and NYD events happening in and around Geelong to ring in 2023

We’re just over a week away from the new year and it’s about time we started locking in our New…

Celebrate NYE at Queenscliff Harbour with Taylor Henderson, J.R Reyne, food and fireworks

Looking for something on the Peninsula to ring in the new year? New Year’s at the Queenscliff Harbour is an…

Send 2022 out with a bang with NYE at Lambys

With a huge lineup of epic, local talent, and Mario Karts constantly being poured all night long, be sure to…

Celebrate NYE with Piano Bar for a night of guilty pleasures and friendships for life

There’s nothing worse than getting to the day before New Year’s Eve and realising you don’t have a single iota…

Back up your NYE antics with NYD festival Let Them Eat Cake

If you’re the type of person who can manage to save yourself enough on New Year’s Eve (or kick on…

Lace up your skates, a free Christmas-themed roller skating rink has popped up in Carlton

Christmas has come to Carlton with a pop-up roller skating rink in Argyle Square, as part of Melbourne’s mammoth 2022…

Elevate your summer nights this festive season with free entry, 2-for-1 Mario Karts, live bands and local DJ legends at Lambys

Boxing Day is surely one of the greatest days of the year. It is a day where you can do…

 

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