Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival announce special online event, ‘Across The Wires’

For the past nine years, the Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival has seen the humble town of Bendigo embrace…

A venture of synchronicity and passion, Little Things, Big Things turned their dream into a bright, beachy café

Paul Kelly had it right when he said from little things big things grow, especially when it comes to Torquay…

Oh Honey is a beautiful combination of coffee, sweet treats and beautiful blooms

Previously operating at an online florist, Lustre Blooms founder Bridgette McLachlan decided to combine a passion of florals and botanicas…

Paddington Café have created a place of community, creativity and smooth specialty coffee

Spawned by Molly Shalders and Tom Beattie, two hospitality pros, the space is bright, light and welcoming, taking inspiration from…

Pompei Geelong bring rustic, no-frills authentic Italian food to Pakington Street

Located at the river end of Pakington Street, Pompei Geelong opened their doors back in September with a clear focus…

Cara Tonkin finds strength through adversity, fuelling Geelong’s cupcake addiction with stunning cupcakery

When it comes to trendy, sweet treats around town, we’ve always been pretty spoilt here in Geelong. Donuts, cronuts, macarons,…

Melbourne’s Howlite reveal sophomore album and it’s a divine, brooding masterpiece

Move over London Grammar – Melbourne has their own soaring experimental trip hop, cinematic pop dream in Howlite. Having crafted…

Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo make Australian Traveller’s top 100 list

The tourism magazine partnered with Tourism Australia on a special feature edition aimed at kickstarting the Australian tourism industry.

Archie Roach, Kutcha Edwards and more announced for virtual NAIDOC concert

The two-hour showcase will be streamed for one night only this Saturday.

Victorian Government reveals $15 million support package for live music venues

Dedicated support is finally coming to live music venues.

The hype is real for Melbourne alt-metal rockers Figures

Exploring themes of dehumanisation, isolation and oppression, all through the idea of mass media influence and manipulation, Operating in Unsafe Mode is slated to position Figures amongst some of the biggest names in the Australian metal music scene.

We bring you the second edition of FORTÉ LITE! A digital mag, for a digital world…

There is something special about flicking through a mag, so the idea here is to allow for that experience in the digital space.

Will crowds be at Spring Racing Carnival feature days?

Time will tell.

Geelong’s Popcultcha raised $750K for charity with Funko Pop Figure honouring Aussie firefighters

So far 750,000 Australian dollars have been raised and already donated to the RSPCA National Bushfire Appeal.

There’s a new ice creamery in town

Ice cream is better in winter.

Apparently 6,500 JobKeeper applicants have been either fraudulent or ineligible

The ATO has been rejecting a hell of a lot of JobKeeper applications

Game on, Ms Bartronica has reopened

Flex your knuckles, gamers: our favourite arcade bar is open for business.

Six kids movies that could make a grown man cry

The best movies will often include elements that only the adults will understand, while still providing entertainment for the kids.

Under The Rug is hosting one final event, celebrating talented artists across the region

Celebrating with one final hurrah!

The Deck are doing unlimited chicken wings on Mondays

The Deck are proving to be the kings at food specials at the moment.

There’s a new cocktail bar coming to Pakington Street

Meet Doni Bar.

The Ghost Inside’s self-titled album proves to be their most experimental and career defining release to date

If you have followed the tragic and intensive story of The Ghost Inside you know just how special this album is for their fans.

The Pivotonian Cinema has officially reopened, here’s what you can go see

Butter the popcorn, we’re coming.

Geelong Cats team up with headspace to share an important message about mental health

The Cats stars encourage young people to notice, inquire and provides when they are concerned about a friend or family member experiencing mental health.

 

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