Ballarat’s Barracouta reveal three-track release ‘Indigo Glow’

Feel like dancing to some funk rock, Barracouta have got you.

Have some time to kill? Explore this free, virtual James Bond exhibition

Take a trip down memory lane.

The best local booze to keep you warm all winter

Here’s seven of the best, in our opinion, this region has to offer.

Aussies can now register their interest for flights to New Zealand in July

With both Canberra and Wellington been COVID-19 free for several weeks now, it was a logical first step to reinvigorate international air travel and the regional economy.

Australia’s leading live entertainment and sports businesses unite to revive the $150 billion industry

Leading the newly established LEIF is former Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland who will aid the development world’s best practice safety protocols.

These regional cultural institutions are set to reopen this month

They’ll open in time for the winter school holidays.

Belmont’s Daniel’s Donuts has finally opened their storefront

It’s a good day.

ICYMI, Warburton’s Redwood Forest and the 1000 Steps will be closed until June 21

Due to physical distancing concerns

Calling all emerging artists, it’s time to enter the Brackets Art Prize

Cash prizes of $1000, $500 and $250 are up for grabs.

A ‘Labyrinth’ sequel is happening

The cult classic will receive a long-awaited follow-up.

Uber Rent is now a thing, just in time for a well-deserved roadtrip

Uber Rent has already begun trials in Brisbane earlier this week, ahead of launching in other Australian cities including Melbourne, the Gold Coast, Sydney and Perth over the next few days.

Leura Park are now slinging bottles of premium Shiraz for $20

Red wine and winter go hand in hand.

Set your alarms, there’s a Strawberry Moon eclipse this weekend

Bad news is you’ll have to be either a morning person or a serious night owl to witness the eclipse on Saturday morning.

The 18th Amendment Bar is reopening next week

Bring on the giggle water.

5 ways to minimise cat anxieties during isolation

Staying at home has been tough at times, and frankly some cats don’t like that we’ve encroached on their space.

FYI bottomless cocktails are coming to Geelong next month

Save the date.

Geelong extreme metal veterans Nemesium are releasing their highly anticipated debut album this month

We managed to catch up with guitarist Chris McEwin for a chat about the upcoming album, among other things.

It’s Hand Therapy Awareness Week, here’s what you need to know

Presented by Corio Bay Health Group, Hand Therapy Awareness Week runs from June 1-7.

Live Performance Australia details $345M plan for music industry recovery

Billed as a ‘Rebuild and Recovery Package’

Benny Walker reveals captivating third album Chosen Line

For those looking for some modern blues to serenade their ears, look no further.

Introducing the all new 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.

Melbourne’s cultural hubs to reopen this month, including NGV, Melbourne Museum and more

They’ll open in time for the winter school holidays.

Ballarat’s prog metal masterminds Ebonivory have crafted a sensational new album with ‘The Long Dream I’

Finally dropping tomorrow, June 5, the five-piece’s much-anticipated release has been a long time coming.

Ballarat’s Ebonivory push the boundaries on their new album, The Long Dream I

I was relatively unfamiliar with Ebonivory prior to this release, but they have certainly won me over.

 

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