Giant coloured frames have popped up around Ballarat

The days are getting longer, the sun is warming up and the air is fresh – Spring is officially here…

17 reasons you’ve been kicked out or refused entry to a club

It’s still been a hot minute since we have been able to step foot in our favourite clubs, throwback multiple…

27 things only drunk people can get away with

While bars in regional Victoria have returned, and man is it good, it’s still been six months since we have…

Your pet could be the star of GAWS 2021 graduate calendar contest

Nothing brings smiles to our faces and joy to our hearts like our pets. Our beloved fur babies offer a…

National Portrait Gallery is celebrating Australian pub rock with its new exhibition

Canberra’s National Portrait Gallery has launched an exhibition celebrating the people, places and sounds of Australian pub rock and how…

18 small things that fill Geelong locals with senseless rage

There are no ifs or buts about it; we absolutely adore Geelong. We love exploring it, we love writing about…

Reap the benefits of the HomeBuilder Grant and WIN a year’s worth of rent

If having your own home just a stone’s throw away from a pristine coastline, expansive vineyard or a lush National…

Five podcasts to get into this Spring

Bless the creation of podcasts. They can turn any dull moment into an enjoyable one, especially when we’re all facing…

Nine unexpected musician-comedian crossovers you need to know

Music and comedy have long intertwined as art forms; from the likes of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic parodies to Bill Bailey’s…

Iso-lord and sweary internet sensation ‘Nat’s What I Reckon’ has written a book and we want it

Comedian, content creator, metalhead and isolation YouTube sensation Nat’s What I Reckon has become Australia’s isolation saving grace. Making videos…

Eight inspiring local Instagram’s to spice up your feed

Lockdown has taught us many things: washing your hands is a good habit, face masks can be kind of fun……

13 little things we miss, took for granted and can’t wait to have back

The indoors have never looked grimmer than now and we’re all starting to feel the itch of going out –…

Five things to watch when you’re not watching Tenet

After a series of delays, last week finally saw director Christopher Nolan’s latest blockbuster Tenet hit cinemas. Okay, cinemas outside…

It’s officially been 30 years since ‘Round The Twist’ first broadcast in Australia

Have you ever, ever felt this old? Any kid who grew up in the 90s probably remembers watching Round The…

The acts who graced Geelong’s stages in the past decade you’ll wish you had witnessed

There are good gigs, great gigs, and then there are truly special, random yet brilliant gigs that are impossible to…

Striving to survive, Geelong’s Piano Bar represents resilience amidst the coronavirus pandemic

With the introduction of coronavirus restrictions earlier this year, pivoting has proven important for Australian business survival, especially for those…

17 renowned people you never knew were from Ballarat, or maybe you did?

During our time in lockdown, we’ve been taking a look at some of the celebrities or well-known humans born or…

You can now watch Phillip Island’s world-famous Penguin Parade via livestream

Phillip Island Nature Parks will be live streaming its world-famous Penguin Parade nightly from Tuesday August 25. The spectacle, in…

31 things you learn during your first year living in Geelong

While a lot of people make the move to Melbourne for that big city life, in my humble opinion, Geelong’s…

Melbourne International Comedy Festival is home-delivering the laughs with its new online series

As we get deeper into round two of lockdown in Victoria, binge-watching content online has evolved from a popular pastime…

Eight true crime documentaries that will send chills down your spine

There is no doubt that true-crime stories have gained massive popularity in 2020, especially on Netflix. With more and more…

15 of Geelong’s most iconic places gone but not forgotten

With all this time we’re spending indoors of late, we’ve had the chance to slow down and reminisce about all…

You can now style your home with Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton homewares

You don’t need us to tell you that life is pretty grim these days. While the negative consequences of the…

Got lockdown cabin fever? Here’s where to get some fresh air

Another day of lockdown and there’s no denying that we’re all craving the freedom of the outdoors. The crisp air,…

 

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