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PREMIERE: Melbourne Pop Powerhouse Sully Drops Moody ‘I Should Know Better’ Music Video

Sully debuted her new persona and new flavour of sound with empowering belter ‘I Should Know Better’.

Ballarat’s Kryal Castle is reopening next weekend

Australia’s only medieval adventure park will lower its drawbridge once again.

The 18th Amendment Bar is opening a second location in Ballarat

If you’re a fan of an electric vibe of a night out on the town and the sip of an expertly-crafted cocktail from some of the finest bartenders in the state but you don’t want to travel out of the Rat, then we have some good news for you.

Watch this hilarious Aussie metalhead teach Machine Gun Kelly how to poach an egg

“I’ve never had more fun burning toast!”

Keanu Reeves is auctioning off a Zoom date for children’s cancer charity, and the bids are coming in hot

All proceeds go directly to the children’s cancer organisation in Idaho, which focuses on giving kids empowering experiences.

The Parking Lot Social is a touring drive-in party bringing movies, bands and karaoke to Melbourne

With capacity for 250 cars, the interactive entertainment will be broadcast from the stage straight to the cars, bringing people together while still keeping that safe distance apart.

There’s a new mentorship program designed for start-up music businesses and emerging industry professionals

Presented and supported in partnership with Box Hill Institute and City of Melbourne.

Colonial Brewing Co beers pulled from bottleshop shelves due to name

The Western Australian brewing company is reportedly considering a name change after receiving backlash.

Geelong’s Lash78 are breaking the stigma of perfection in the entertainment industry

Guests so far have included New Zealand singer-songwriter theajsound, comedian Blaise White, session and touring drummer Joe Torre, and TikTok creator Lucy Wilson.

You can now play The Simpsons classic ‘Lee Carvello’s Putting Challenge’

Ball is in… parking lot.

You can now enjoy the Xmas-themed, George Michael-soundtracked rom-com ‘Last Christmas’ via streaming

As the director of Spy, A Simple Favour, Ghostbusters and Bridesmaids, Paul Feig has dealt with car chases, ghosts, murder plots, and uncontrolled defecation. But with Last Christmas he’s taking on his biggest challenge yet: George Michael.

Geelong Mums are quadrupling every donation made today for their annual ‘Giving Day’

With an increase in the amount of children and babies needing help due to the coronavirus pandemic, some of the most vulnerable families in Victoria are depending on the work these ladies do.

Client Liaison, Lime Cordiale, Alex Lahey & more are performing at Melbourne’s first drive-in concert venue

With a limited capacity for each event, you’ll have to book in quick.

Melbourne is getting 40km of new bike lanes to help people move around the city

The announcement comes as part of a $16 million investment.

Torquay’s iconic surf shapers and artists team up with Ocean Mind to transform young people’s lives

Art Unleashed is a very special online art auction created to raise funds to support the organisation’s ground-breaking work.

Lonely Diamond at the bottom of the Ocean Alley

Lonely Diamond is out Friday 19 June 2020.

Cue the popcorn and choc tops, Readings Cinema at Waurn Ponds is finally reopening

There will be a couple of changes to your post-COVID cinema experience, with session times staggered and capacity reduced in line with social distancing requirements aimed at protecting staff and patrons.

Good news, the Belmont Market returns this weekend

With indoor and outdoor stalls, the market has become a community hub on Sunday’s for the past 50 years as people come together and trade – rain, hail or shine.

Gold Coast’s Pure Milk have made us a gardening playlist

Gold Coast quintet Pure Milk delivered a tasty indie rock gem last month with ‘Pressure’, tackling everyday anxieties and their effects on human behaviour.

The team behind Beyond The Valley have created Victoria’s first drive-in live concert venue

Bringing live music back to Victoria with a bang.

headspace Geelong receives $237,000 in Federal funding

Recognising mental health and suicide prevention as one of the highest prioriries, Minister for Health Greg Hunt said the coronavirus pandemic has had a big impact on young Australians.

NSW commit to the return of live music with massive statewide event in November

Bringing life back to music for the state.

Victorians will be allowed to get on the beers this month with further easing of restrictions announced

The rule of one customer per four-square-metre will still apply to all venues, and customers will still need to provide their contact information to venues in case of an outbreak.

 

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