Stars and Bars: The epic part winery/brewery tour, part magical mystery bus ride returns

THE CONCEPT Stars & Bars Festival rides again as the epic festival; part winery/brewery tour, part magical mystery musical bus…

Guzman Y Gomez Grovedale is celebrating their official opening with $5 burritos all day

Get ready Grovedale, GYG is bringing the heat! After hearing all the local requests, the team are excited to open…

Ocean views, gorgeous food and a charitable charm; Anglesea’s Lovehouse Dining truly has it all

Plus, for each person who enjoys a meal at Lovehouse, one meal is donated to a food-insecure Australian child in…

Choose your own adventure at the month-long Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival

Revel in nature’s mindfulness, unearthing farm-fresh food and drink adventures across nine charming regional villages at the Macedon Ranges Autumn…

Meredith Dairy’s new paddock to plate experiences not to be missed

The space showcases produce from their farm, offering coffee, local honey, dips and, of course, their renowned marinated goat’s cheese….

The Q Train x Melbourne Food and Wine Festival x Merne: A degustation on rails

Its fine dining degustation on rails is a true adventure, both literally and figuratively. In an exclusive collaboration with the…

Anchors away! Set sail into the weekends with Friday nights at Sailors’ Rest

Overlooking the iconic waterfront, Sailor’s Rest provides an unreal dining experience, here’s your chance to check it out. Set Sail…

Ballarat’s Beard and Stache Competition is the ultimate celebration of facial hair

Set to feature everything from live music and craft beers to whisky tastings and mouth-watering food, the Ballarat Beard &…

Bad Neighbour records to host an epic Dazie’s Listening Party instalment

Dazie is bringing you a carefully curated lineup of tracks and sounds you won’t hear anywhere else in Geelong. Dazie’s…

Do your Sunday lunch the right way, with Tulip

Known for its inviting atmosphere and exceptional dishes, Tulip is extending its hours to give locals and visitors alike the…

Scenic views and a fresh experience with the Bar SAM

SAM has announced the opening of the bar on Level 4 of the museum, set to launch next Friday, 28…

Savour the ocean’s best at The Raw, Geelong waterfront’s newest seafood spot

You may already know the crew from Brown Deli, but at The Raw, they’ve taken things to the next level…

Ooh Baby! Indulge in authentic Italian flavours at this chic new eatery

Located in an elegant setting with grand ceilings and a spacious dining room that sets the stage for both casual…

Great Ocean Road Gin launches the traveller range – drink smarter, travel lighter!

If you’re all about living life on the go and enjoying a good drink without the fuss, Great Ocean Road…

Raffle special, live tattoos, lotsa flavour: Hot Chicken Project celebrates 10th birthday the only way they know how

Get ready, Geelong! The Hot Chicken Project is celebrating a major milestone — their 10th birthday! It’s not just any…

Blank Space Newtown has opened a cozy pop-up shop space, and it’s available for use

The popular venue is now offering its charming sunroom as a pop-up shop space for entrepreneurs and creatives to display…

A delightful dining experience at Woolstore: Newtown’s hidden gem

From the creators of 1915 at Federal Mills, this modern Australian eatery, led by award-winning Chef Eli Grubb (crowned Regional…

Meatmaiden to host Australia’s first ever Rare Tour event – A steak lover’s dream come true!

In collaboration with Restaurang AG, a top-notch Swedish steakhouse ranked #9 on the 2024 World’s Best list, Meatmaiden is bringing…

There’s $1 coffee all week at Flippin Fresh Torquay

What is better than coffee? Cheap coffee! In value only of course – the quality and taste at Flippin Fresh…

Don’t miss the Queen Vic Summer Night Market’s final nights

After another successful season, bringing together more than 195,000 people under the summer sky, the final nights will be held on Wednesday 5…

What’s on at 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…

Bakers Delight announces National Hot Cross Bun Day with a sweet giveaway

Australia’s favourite bakery, Bakers Delight, is giving away a mouth-watering 150,000 of their brand-new limited-edition Raspberry and White Choc Hot…

This is not a drill: just 1500 Saturday tickets left for Meatstock Bendigo

Grab the tongs! The barbeques have been fired as Bendigo and Toowoomba’s gathering of grills, Meatstock returns! Meatstock 2025 is…

Portarlington’s National Celtic Folk Festival is a celebration of culture and community

Just 30km from Geelong, this historic seaside town offers stunning panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay, with breathtaking sights of…

 

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