Anther Distillery: where science meets spirit and flavour

Founded by the dynamic duo Dervilla McGowan (a scientist with a PhD in Microbiology, no less) and Sebastian Reaburn (a…

Bottomless lunches are here, and Two Noble just gave your weekend plans an upgrade

Running every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12pm, this isn’t just lunch — it’s 1.5 hours of indulgent eats and…

melbourne museum star wars

Melbourne Museum is going full Jedi with Australia’s first star wars Galactic Café

This isn’t just your regular themed café with a couple of Chewbacca cupcakes and a stormtrooper milkshake. Oh no. The…

Rochford Wines

Wine, woodfired pizza and free tunes – Rochford Wines extends its Saturday night live music series

Kicking off this May and rolling all the way through to the start of spring, Rochford’s teaming up once again…

National Celtic Folk Festival

Ireland takes the stage: Culture Ireland brings top talent to National Celtic Folk Festival 2025

What’s the Craic? This year’s lineup brings together a vibrant mix of international and national talent, guaranteed to get you…

At The Heads throws a final fling before major renovations

Yep, it’s official; the iconic Barwon Heads venue is closing its doors in June for some long-overdue renovations. But before…

La Fiera Italian Festival 2025: A weekend of food, fun and festa in Myrtleford

La Fiera Italian Festival is back for its 17th year, and it’s bringing a whole lot of la dolce vita…

An Ink and Drink pop-up is coming to The Edge Geelong for tattoos and tipples 

Love tattoos but not quite ready to commit to the needle? Or maybe you’ve just been looking for the perfect…

Vegan Cafe Feast Geelong is permanently closing after seven years of service

After years of serving up plant-powered goodness, big smiles, and some of the best brunches in town, Feast is preparing…

These festivals and events are coming to Geelong and surrounds in May

There’s something going on this month and I can’t quite put my finger on it. Got any ideas, 2000 Nelly?…

Tequila and tastings: Agave Spirit Week arrives at Geelong’s Daisy Bar

From Wednesday 14th to Sunday 18th May, Daisy is turning up the heat for the second round of their ‘Friends…

Limited edition Grampians Shiraz Barrique up for auction at Grape Escape Festival

The Grampians Winemakers’ Shiraz Barrique Auction is back, and it’s set to offer a rare, limited-edition taste of one of…

Bottomless brunch, fire shows and sword fights: Winter Festival heats up in East Gippsland

this month-long celebration stretches across the entire East Gippsland region—from the snowy High Country of Omeo to the wild coastline…

Sailors’ Rest rooftop goes out with a bang with three massive closing parties

If you’ve been looking for an excuse to rally the crew, crack a can, and hit the dancefloor—this is it….

Squires Loft Torquay and Geelong turns up the heat with fiery flavours and a new winter special

We were lucky enough to get a sneak peek of Tomahawk Sundays: A Fiery Winter Feast — and let’s just…

Stone & Wood are poppin’ up at Pholklore for Easter brews, beats and good times

Stone & Wood have teamed up with the legends at Pholklore this week for a laid-back hang across their Lorne…

Sip, savour and celebrate: Black Sheep Geelong hosts first-ever gin meets wine dinner

This May, the beloved local eatery is hosting its first Gin Meets Wine Dinner, a flavour-packed celebration of two of…

Kids eat free with Armstrong BBQs holiday special

Armstrong BBQ continue to provide the goods, and have today announced their holiday special where kids eat for free! All…

The grand opening of Geelong’s Porter Avenue Pies and Cakes is this weekend

Join the team at Porter Avenues Pies and Cakes for their grand opening extravaganza – we’re talking special events, live…

All You Can Cheese Wednesdays have returned to Splatters

Starting next week, Splatters Cheese bar are bringing back their All You Can Cheese Wednesdays – the perfect chance to…

History tours, Celtic dancing and a huge street fair at The Great Trentham Spudfest 2025

The tiny town of Trentham, nestled high on the Great Dividing Range, is celebrating its rich potato-growing history with a…

TARRA Restaurant: A taste of Queenscliff’s shores

TARRA, headed by the passionate Executive Chef Mike Jaques, is a beachside gem that offers locals and visitors alike a…

Geelong’s first Starbucks opens pit-stop drive through in Waurn Ponds

From Cold Brews and Iced Tiramisu Lattes to White Chocolate Mochas, it’ll be hard to pick which one you’d like…

You heard that right, Armstrong Barbecue’s $5 taco Thursdays continue

Armstrong barbecue are continuing to provide a very important community service; $5 taco Thursdays. If you’re on the lookout for…

 

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