Piano Bar’s Got Talent makes its return for 2021

All you wannabe Beyonces and Buckleys and RuPauls and Dave Chappelles, it’s time to step out of the shower and…

Mecca has tripled the size of its Geelong store – and it officially opens on Friday

Makeup lovers of Geelong, your prayers for more have been answered: MECCA Geelong has expanded and will swing open the…

One Agency Surf Coast’s 2022 calendar competition returns, calling for local photographers to submit their striking images of the Surf Coast

The Surf Coast marks the start of the Great Ocean Road and is home to some of the most spectacular scenery…

Fashion meets fundraising next month at Geelong’s biggest runway show, the Ena Pelly Catwalk4Cancer

The Geelong creative community is once again demonstrating solidarity and support for Barwon Health’s Andrew Love Cancer Centre, with the…

The Scent Lab is celebrating three epic years in business with a mega online birthday sale this week

Regardless of if you’re currently in lockdown or not, there’s never a bad time for a bit of online browsing,…

Five awesome Geelong authors you need to check out

Lockdown might be over but there’s always time to get into a new book! We’ve tracked down some of the…

Pizza Hut is slinging free pizzas throughout the Olympics, plus more if Aussies win medals

The Olympic Games is an incredible experience, not only for every single athlete competing but for the rest of the…

Get the camera ready, this brilliant photo competition is looking for ‘Australia’s Hottest Dog’

Alright, hands up if your camera roll is purely dedicated to portraits of your photogenic pup? Well, why not put…

Some of the best virtual fitness classes for working up a sweat at home

Whether you’re keen to keep your fitness up or you just want something to help you out of this lockdown…

The Bellarine’s beloved maze and mini golf course is set to return after being demolished last year

Geelong’s much-loved fun park, A Maze’n Games, is looking likely to return to the Bellarine with a huge maze, adventure…

Book blogger Lucy Pearson shares her top tips for creating the ultimate book club

Book Clubs have moved beyond just enjoyment and entertainment, with many Aussies now embracing the humble book club for escapism…

Fed Square is transforming into an immersive French wonderland this winter

Melbourne’s favourite cultural hub, Fed Square, is set to take your breath away with its stunning French-inspired winter pop-up. The…

MIFF unveils its full program, including a bunch of thrilling films screening in Geelong this August

Celebrating its 69th edition, Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) has revealed its 2021 program, with an astonishing lineup of 283…

The best spots for rest and rejuvenation in the Geelong region

Things can get a little stressful sometimes, so take some time to relax and get back in the moment. Today…

An immersive Harry Potter High Tea is heading to Melbourne with butterbeer and polyjuice cocktails

Wizards, Halfbloods and Muggles, gather around and prepare your body for butterbeer because a magical high tea is coming to…

Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival returns for 2021, loaded with excellent true stories, Australian premieres and local festivities

The Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival, which is a huge celebration of the most thought-provoking, passionate and eclectic documentaries, returns after…

Hop on and bounce your way to fitness with Boogie Bounce classes at this Ballarat studio

Studies by NASA scientists have showed that bouncing around on a mini trampoline is 68% more effective than jogging, despite…

A bunch of awesome dog-friendly breweries to check out in Regional Victoria

As the weather drops, it’s time to re-stock the bar fridge with some of the best local lagers, ciders and…

The immersive, haunting and unique labyrinth experience, 1000 Doors, arrives in regional Victoria

From the creative duo behind the incredible ‘House of Mirrors’ back in 2018 (now located at MONA in Hobart, Tasmania),…

Cheeky, classy, and magical – Magic Mike Live is finally here in Victoria

An experience for girls, gays, and open-minded straight men is how Magic Mike Live was described mid-show, and it truly…

The 2021 Ukrainian Film Festival is heading to The Pivotonian Cinema this month

Featuring new, classic and pioneering films

Prepare to hit the ice, a boozy curling rink has just popped up in Melbourne

Looking to amp up your nights in winter? Well say hello to the wondrous art of curling. An actual Olympic…

A brand new winter wonderland has popped up just out of Geelong with ice skating, an outdoor cinema and pop up igloos

If you’re looking for something fun and outdoorsy to do with the kids or your pals this winter, the inaugural…

Founders & Co are raising the bar for entertainment in Lara with new event series ‘An Evening With’

‘An Evening With’ is the region’s newest event series for the young, old and everyone in between, featuring some of…

 

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