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…

Send in the New Year right at Sporting Globe, Geelong

The team at Sporting Globe Geelong are bringing back their New Year’s Eve party to kick off the ultimate celebration…

The six films we think you should see before Boxing Day

Usually the weeks leading up to Christmas are fairly quiet, with just a few big films grabbing all the screens….

Feeling stressed? Here’s some of the best spots to let off steam in Victoria 

With holidays coming up, that means a lot more family time, and possibly a whole lot more stress. Today we’re…

From skydiving to swimming with dolphins, this festive season is all about adrenaline-filled celebrations

As kids and maybe even into our teen years, we used to live for the Christmas holidays, but as the…

Royal Geelong Yacht Club’s ‘Sail Past’ tradition to open to the public for the first time ever this weekend 

For the first time in Royal Geelong Yacht Club’s history, the Sail Past will be accessible to the general public…

A Simpsons-inspired live music venue is opening in Melbourne

Melbourne musicians Christopher Windley and Mathias Northway are the pair behind Shotkickers, Thornbury’s newest live music venue on High St….

Round up the crew, Geelong’s famed Piano Bar is heading to Warrnambool for Boxing Day

While Christmas Day is typically reserved for family, friends and usually chaos, Boxing Day is where you can play it…

Ballarat Begonia Festival returns to the region for 2022 

Ballarat is set to bloom once again as the City of Ballarat delivers its 70th immersive Ballarat Begonia Festival. Across…

 

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