Unleash your inner bookworm, Geelong’s Rotary Book Fair is back for another page-turning year

Get ready to fill your nostrils with that familiar book smell because the Geelong’s Rotary Book Fair is back for…

NGV opens bright pink pond for people to cool off in summer

The beautiful architectural installation is the the winner of the NGV’s 2021 Architecture Commission in the Grollo Equiset Garden at…

Gigs by Festival of Sails: 8 days, 8 venues and 50+ bands delivering free live music across Geelong 

The iconic Festival of Sails is making its return to Geelong for 2022 and is bringing a kaleidoscope of completely…

Melbourne Zoo launches outdoor cinema on the lawn with a lineup of new and classic flicks

It’s happening on the zoo lawn, the same place that usually holds their popular Zoo Twilight concerts program, which won’t…

Get hyped, the Ballarat Beer Festival returns

It’s almost impossible to pass up a beer festival at the best of times, but when we’ve copped a whole…

Iconic Melbourne LGBTQIA+ festival Midsumma returns with 198 glittering events across 22 days

The incredibly exciting program features awe-inspiring performances, exhibitions, visual arts, live music, theatre, spoken word, cabaret, film, parties, sport, social…

GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers countdown is on and Blackman’s Juicy Banger needs your vote

Think there’s just one iconic Hottest 100 this month? Well, think again. The GABS Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers list…

16 of the best binge-worthy podcasts to listen to in 2022

It’s a wide world out there when it comes to podcasts: you can pretty much find anything from informative and…

The world’s most complete triceratops has landed at Melbourne Museum

The Triceratops fossil has been acquired by Melbourne Museum after a long journey from its site of the discovery in Montana,…

Enjoy summer sunsets with iconic animals, African beats and eats at Werribee Open Range Zoo

With many African animals being most active at dusk, the return of Werribee Open Range Zoo‘s Sunset Safari is the…

It’s berry season, here are some places to pick your own around Geelong

It’s no lie that in the Forte office we eat a lot of berries. And we’re sure we’re not alone….

Geelong’s Little Creatures is set to host board game championships on the reg

Everyone loves a games night. Whether you’re doodling, drawing cards or moving your top hat around the board, games nights…

Six of the best shows to see at Wonderland Spiegeltent this Summer

Taking over Lahey Square Park in Barwon Heads this summer, the enchanting Wonderland Spiegeltent returns from December 26 with more…

The Queenscliff Summer Carnival is back for the summer holidays

Good news for the parents out there: The Queenscliff Summer Carnival is back for the summer school holidays. The family-friendly…

Nine blockbuster films to see on the big screen this summer

The holidays are here, and we all know what that means. Okay, those of us not heading to the beach…

Drenched in nostalgia, ACMI’s ‘Disney: The Magic of Animation’ exhibition is worth a trip for the summer holidays 

The magic of Disney is an experience known and loved by all ages. Whether it’s the songs, the stories, the…

Dance all night long with Totally 80s at Elephant & Castle Hotel’s NYE party

Nestled on the eastern fringe of the City of Geelong, The Elephant & Castle Hotel has been part of the landscape in…

Portarlington Grand Hotel partially opens with ‘Nautical or Nice’ NYE party

Prepare your crisp whites and deep navy blues, the brand-new Portarlington Grand Hotel has reopened and is kicking off its…

Geelong’s beloved multicultural celebration Pako Festa moves from iconic location for 2022 

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

Sugar Republic returns to Melbourne, this time with ‘Bloomville’

The brilliant minds behind Sugar Republic are bringing a brand new pop-up event to Melbourne this January; a journey through…

Enjoy dinner, drinks, and fireworks this New Years Eve at the Wharf Shed

Located by the Steampacket Gardens along the Waterfront, Geelong is the Wharf Shed. Recently redeveloped and prepped for the ultimate…

Go bottomless this New Year’s Eve at the Bah

Thanks to the funky, fun and fresh foodie joint Wah Bah, you can kick off your NYE celebrations with Bottomless…

10 of the best NYE events in Geelong to ring in 2022

We’re officially days away from the new year and it’s about time we started locking in our New Year’s Eve…

Line up the Jägerbombs, Home House has a ripper lineup planned for NYE

It’s time to put on your dancing heels and sparkliest outfit, New Year’s Eve is on its way! Those wanting…

 

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