The best festivals and fairs happening across regional Victoria this October

Welcome to Rocktober, saints and sinners. It’s a long way to the shop if you want a sausage roll, but…

Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre open for 2026 bookings

Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre is now taking bookings for 2026 and beyond. Currently under construction on the…

Ballarat’s Regent Cinema renewed in Palace Films acquisition

Reopening under new ownership on Thursday 3 October, films will be back on the screen at Regent Cinema. Independent, family-run…

Geelong Arts Centre to host free family day this weekend for Wonder Children’s Festival

In celebration of the two-week Wonder Children’s Festival this year, Geelong Arts Centre will be hosting a special event Family…

A Day of the Dead Fiesta featuring Mexican wrestling is coming to Geelong and Castlemaine

Back in 2017, Pixar Animation Studio made masses bawl their eyes out with their Day of the Dead-inspired kids film Coco….

Eureka Hotel is going country tomorrow night

Another special event on Eureka Hotel’s stacked calendar, tomorrow night, Friday 6 September, the Geelong inner-city pub is bringing the…

Do you have finals fever? Here are best spots to watch the AFL finals in Geelong

After a mammoth rollercoaster season that saw the ladder chop and change more times than the weather this week, the…

Gin, kites and bikes: Spring activities are back on the cards for these September festivals

With Aerosmith having announced recently they are retiring from touring, it presents an opportunity for a couple of interesting titbits…

A new festival is coming to Sovereign Hill this October

History, art, culture, music and fiery food will come together this October at the inaugural Food, Fire & Light Festival…

Gypsy Burger in Torquay will be serving burgers with a side of drag bingo

Torquay Burger Restaurant and cocktail bar, Gypsy Burger is hosting their very first Drag Bingo night. Hosted by the fabulous…

Geelong’s Eureka Hotel are hosting a family fun day next weekend

Geelong’s favourite refurbished inner-city pub, Eureka Hotel is inviting families to have an unconventional Sunday sesh on Sunday 25 August….

A Spring Social is going down at Rutland Street’s Rebecchi’s

Typically tailored to the young bucks of the world, the nightlife scene should not be an exclusive club. This is…

Local Word Writers Festival celebrates the words and music of prince of darkness, Nick Cave

In Australia, we have our own penman of the dark and melancholy, one Nick Cave. A shadow is cast wherever…

From the Surf Coast to the World Stage: Mia Gross’ Inspiring Road to Olympic Success.

Mia has shown exceptional talent and dedication from a young age, setting records and earning an athletics scholarship in high…

The best festivals happening across regional Victoria this month

I’ve never really been one to shake my rump. Sure, sometimes, when the spirit moves me, should the mood strike,…

The annual Bendigo Bendi-Con celebrates 10 years of comics, cosplay and toys this August

Bendigo’s annual comic book convention, Bendi-Con returns for 2024, celebrating a huge 10 years of putting pop culture at the…

Poco Film Festival’s program covers seagull shorts, kitchen appliance terrors and bald behaviour

There is indeed a place in the world for three-hour movies. They’re a commitment, for sure, but being swept up…

Assemble the crew, here are 10 of Victoria’s best escape rooms in Melbourne, Geelong and Ballarat

If you’re looking for something a little different for your next day out and don’t mind being locked in a…

A life of adventure to a life of mystery: the story behind The Mystery Rooms

Thomas Hudson was stuck in a world of routine and predictability. An investment banker in London, Hudson was the back-office…

Melbourne International Film Festival returns with huge 2024 program

Returning to Melbourne and Victoria in person, and Australia- wide online, the annual screen events Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF)…

Geelong icon Salty the Seal makes a return in an unexpected location

There was nothing quite like a buffet meal at Geelong’s Cunningham Pier location Smorgy’s. From their delicious fish treats to…

Moama Lights illuminates the Murray this month

Moama’s Horseshoe Lagoon acts as a backdrop to the stunning state-of-the-art installation, projection and cutting-edge moving light technology that makes…

The Wiggles announce arena shows and celebrate 100th album release

Bringing a revised version of their ARIA award-winning live act Wiggle and Learn BIG Show, The Wiggles will be heading…

Fun for the family: a roundup of the best winter school holiday activities in Geelong

Our region is known as a summer destination thanks to our glorious beach surrounds, stunning waterfront and outdoor theme park,…

 

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