Pogo Espresso puts the spring in Bendigo’s step

Pogo Espresso is exactly that kind of place — warm, bright, quietly confident, and fuelled by seriously good coffee. It’s…

Chappell Roan to the runway, and a takeover of Melbourne’s iconic Fed Square: Your guide to the festivals happening in Victoria this month

February and festivals just sound right – it is alliteration after all! This February is no different, coming in with…

Cartel Roasters continue to keep Geelong caffeinated

If Geelong has a caffeinated heartbeat, it pulses strongest at Cartel Coffee Roasters, the specialty coffee brand that turned a…

A Larrikin Spirit, Perfectly Distilled: Get to know Kilderkin Distillery

Tucked into a restored warehouse in Mount Pleasant, Kilderkin Distillery is one of Ballarat’s most charming small-batch success stories —…

Born and Bread Bakehouse is officially in its new home

A much-loved Newtown institution is entering a new chapter today, with Born and Bread Bakehouse officially opening the doors to…

Astray Bar Turns Up the Heat with Summer Margaritas, Pizza Nights and Sunday Sessions

As Geelong slides further into summer, Astray Bar is doing what it does best: leaning into the fun, turning up…

This Queenscliff coffee house is a must visit

Embedded in the main drag in the coastal hum of Queenscliff, Ziggy + Kit feels like the sort of café…

Mona Cicchetti brings Venetian tradition to the Bellarine

On the quiet stretch of Wallington in the heart of the Bellarine, Mona Cicchetti Bar delivers Venetian snacking culture with…

Chef’s Corner with Franca’s Ristorante Executive Chef, John Hornsey

Welcome to Chefs Corner, where we take you behind-the-scenes into the kitchen of a renowned hospitality establishment in regional Victoria….

Anther Distillery — Where Curiosity Becomes Craft

Hidden beneath the red-brick chimneys of the revitalised Federal Mills in North Geelong, Anther Distillery isn’t just a maker of…

Take the Edge Off: What’s On at Edge Geelong This Summer

Edge Geelong is serving up sun-soaked days, sizzling nights, and a packed calendar of food, drinks, music, and fun seven…

The best spots to celebrate the end of 2025 and welcome in 2026 this New Year!

From a humble house party to taking in the fireworks at our iconic waterfront, or soaking up the euphoria of…

Stage one of $5m beer garden redevelopment now open at Torquay Hotel

Torquay Hotel has officially opened phase one of its brand-new beer garden today, marking the first milestone in a huge…

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival Hits the Open Road with Regional Roadtrip

If your idea of a food adventure involves rolling hills, seaside breezes and wine glasses catching the golden afternoon light,…

Now Open: Some of the newest additions to our the regional gastronomy sector

Regional Victoria is constantly upping the offer when it comes to hospitality! Here are some of the latest hot spots…

Bells Beach Brewing Turns Ten: Still Independent, Still Thirsty, Still Raising a Ruckus

There are birthdays and then there are brewer-versaries; the kind that call for raising a glass, raising the roof, and…

Summer Sundays Bring Big Tunes and Blissed-Out Vibes Back to Ballarat

There are many things Ballarat does well — gold rush history, spooky night tours, artisan crafting, cosy cold weather —…

Warrnambool Summer Night Markets Bring After-Dark Food Vibes to Lake Pertobe

Warrnambool is turning up the summer heat with a feast for the senses at the Warrnambool Summer Night Markets, lighting…

One Month, Forty Wineries: Unlimited Summer Energy is Unlocked in the Macedon Ranges

Summertime has officially found its spiritual home in the Macedon Ranges. From 9 to 31 January 2026, Summertime Fling returns…

Geelong’s favourite underground nightlife institution sends off year with a bang

Lambys is ringing in the new year the only way it knows how — loud, loose and unapologetically fun. New…

Nightjar Festival Series 2025/26: Surf Coast’s Summer Series Blooms with Markets, Music and Mindful Moments

If you thought festivals were only about bands and brews, Nightjar Festival Series is here to change your mind —…

Andre Clouet’s Grande Reserve NV: The perfect drink for Christmas celebrations and gifting

This month’s Wine Window winner is Andre Clouet’s Grande Reserve NV, a drop that pops! Perfectly suited to the silly…

The Dill Seafood Restaurant swims through another summer season

Seafood season has officially returned to the Bellarine, with The Dill Seafood Restaurant reopening its doors in Ocean Grove just…

Giant Chocolate Bauble Making Brings Festive Fun to the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie

The Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery is serving up a seriously sweet dose of Christmas cheer this December,…

 

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