Castlemaine’s CDoc celebrates 65 Central Victorian films From local characters to community stories, LOCALS has spe ...

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Trying to get your band up and running can be a pretty tough gig, especially when you are trying to be a functioning human and still maintain a solid income… But the odd few get lucky, like Jake ...

I’m normally a fence-sitter when it comes to produced music, but Sohn’s new release, Tremors, has me reconsidering my position. After a false start with a few very repetitive, somewhat over-produced ...

In the words of the great Michael Bublé, “it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas”. The ongoing pandemic and continuous lockdowns thrust upon Victoria have got many eager for a little festive joy ...

Splendour and its sideshows are soon upon us, and things just seem to be getting sweeter and sweeter. If you’ve got tickets to Azealia Banks, you’ll now get some stellar raps from Aussie boy Ivan Ooze ...

Get ready, Grovedale — your favourite fiery shot just got a whole lot cooler! Grovedale Hotel has officially launched its brand-new Fireball cold machine, bringing customers the ultimate way to enjoy ...

Each month we spotlight a local regional Victorian musician, songwriter or band killing it in our scene. In the Locals Lounge we have Blue Ren. One of the artists under Ballarat’s Be Hear/Now program, ...

Unlike staged festivals that appear and vanish in a flash, the Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival celebrates the existing. From Wednesday 1 to Thursday 30 April, locals and visitors alike are invited to ...

A new coffee and cake shop has burrowed into the heart of Belmont. A creation of Matilda Shalders, Bilby is the newest coffee and cake spot to hit Geelong’s south. Nestled into Kidman Avenue, just off ...

Aspiring and established songwriters across the country still have time to throw their hat in the ring for The Songwriting Prize Run by award-winning mental health music charity Listen Up Music, The ...

In recent years, op shopping has blossomed into more than just a pastime; it’s become a cultural movement. What was once viewed as a hidden gem for bargain hunters and vintage enthusiasts has become a ...