10 Signs You Know You’re A Creative Person

“The world is a huge stage, and you continually find yourself lost in a daze while people watching.”

From The Dreggs to Ed Kuepper, here’s a list of the gigs to hit up in the region this July

We know Gigmas doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue. But it’s the thought that counts, right? That’s why your grandma…

Butter the popcorn, school holiday viewing kicks off with movement, music and muscle cars

Are you looking for some indoor entertainment to keep the kids (or yourself) amused these school holidays? Escaping to a…

Praise be, Melbourne’s huge Lego Exhibition that recreates ‘Jurassic World’ has been extended

Ever since Steven Spielberg first introduced the world to the beloved Jurassic Park series in 1993, the staggering CGI and…

25 things that you probably forgot happened 25 years ago, back in 1996

Even though it feels like yesterday, it’s been 25 years since: Crowded House: Farewell to the World “Thanks for having…

Geelong’s Little Creatures is once again turning into a ‘Winter Wonderland’

Transforming their familiar-known village into a wondrous, white snowy festival of fun, the brewery village will come to life with loads of entertainment, flurries of snow, winter warming treats, and limited release beers.

Prepare for fun, frivolity, free ice cream, and $12K worth in prizes at the Geelong Wedding Guide’s Wedding Expo

The question is popped, the ring is on, stars are in your eyes…but now what? With so many tasks to…

Gear up for monster trucks, fireworks and food trucks at this daredevil-themed event in Geelong this weekend

If you’re ready for some serious adrenaline-charged family entertainment, then you should pencil this new event in your calendar. Meet…

Sweet Retreat is a lolly-themed getaway for sweet lovers everywhere

The minds behind Sugar Republic and their giant candy museums have opened up the first-ever (and arguably cutest) lolly themed…

The Melbourne Magic Festival arrives June 28

If you’re in the mood for being dazzled by mesmerizing spells, or bewildered by brain bending illusions, it’s time that…

The best board games to play with your housemates or family while stuck at home

If you find yourself stuck at home, be it for iso related reasons or the fact that it’s just bloody…

A few awesome locally-owned Geelong bookshops to check out

While the weather’s dropping and we’re staying in and enjoying time inside a lot more lately, that means it’s book…

Melbourne International Film Festival expands to Geelong for the first time in 2021

Following last year’s successful digital festival, Melbourne International Film Festival is set to return to cinemas and screens at home…

The Melbourne Queer Film Festival is bringing some of the best LGBTQIA+ cinema to regional towns

We all know the power of films: they can transport, educate and empower. They can make you laugh or cry…

Random yet fun winter-proof hobbies to get you out of your post-lockdown rut

Coming out of lockdowns (no matter how short) there is always a little adjustment period while we get back to…

What to do in Geelong for the long weekend if you haven’t got a clue

In case you’ve missed it, this weekend we’re blessed with a long weekend thanks to our linkage to the ol’…

The best things coming to streaming this month

Whether you’re in lockdown induced hibernation, or just trying to avoid the cold, now is as good a time as…

Eight of the best theatre shows coming to regional Vic this winter 

There’s nothing better than chucking on the winter coat and heading to one of regional Victoria’s beautiful theatres and losing…

Apollo Bay’s boundary-pushing dark arts festival, WinterWild, returns this August

Far from your average festival, WinterWild is returning to Apollo Bay this August, igniting the Otways with an immersive, boundary-pushing…

Record Store Day is landing once again this weekend – here’s where to celebrate

Annual vinyl event Record Store Day returns this weekend, kicking off a two-day celebration of Australia’s booming indie record store…

A regional Victorian’s guide to supporting local queens this Pride Month, and all year round

We know that regional Victoria has a lot to offer, with a diverse range of sights to see and activities…

Get ready for summer at this epic bungee fitness studio that’s popped up in Geelong

Please Note: The previous image used on this page was not that of Studio Exhilarate. We apologise to S3 Studio for the…

Off Ya Tree’s $5 piercings are back for a limited-time only

Whether it’s eyebrows, ears, bridge, nose, septum, tongue or other facial areas, the opportunity is all yours!

Cheeky cocktails and canvases, it doesn’t get any better than this

No matter when the last time you decided to paint was, the rise of ‘paint and sip’ workshops are sure…

 

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