Dan Andrews announces “cautious next steps” for easing Victoria’s restrictions

Victoria will not follow Scott Morrison’s three-step plan.

‘Shout A Barwon Health Healthcare Worker A Coffee’ campaign has raised more than $12,000

The simple gesture fuelling nurses and healthcare workers during COVID-19.

Melbourne zoos are still live-streaming their adorable animals

If those Monday blues are getting you down, some Victorian zoos are here to brighten your day.

Upstate Studios are live streaming classes for free every Monday in May

Strong, sweaty and full of good vibes.

The region’s largest and most picturesque running event is going virtual

The Great Ocean Road Running Festival was due to be held in Lorne and Apollo Bay.

Daniel Radcliffe, David Beckham and more are reading the first Harry Potter novel on Spotify

Available through Wizarding World and Spotify

Melbourne International Film Festival announces online showcase for 2020

The reimagined celebration of film online will feature a number of special events running across MIFF’s original 2020 dates, August 6 – 23, allowing ‘festival-goers’ to stream the program from their own homes for the very first time.

Prolific gig photographer Zo Damage announces new initiative to support Melbourne’s live music scene

For over a decade, Zo Damage has been capturing Melbourne’s live music scene from the frontlines.

Victorian government announces financial support for casual arts and recreational workers stood down by crisis

With support to extend to at least the end of September.

Platform Youth Arts aims to support future artists with their ‘Adopt a Seat’ campaign

There are 128 seats available to adopt within the Platform Performance Space.

Ballarat International Foto Biennale’s Mass Isolation project is creating a visual record of the coronavirus experience

The project – like many around the world – is absolutely free to join and open to people worldwide.

Jim’s Group is being turned into a Monopoly board game

Everyone knows Jim, your local expert.

Nicolas Cage to play Joe Exotic in new ‘Tiger King’-inspired TV series

Tiger King is the gift that just keeps giving.

Entrepreneurs Geelong have announced their new online ‘In Conversation’ series

Their first guest is Cr Stephanie Asher, Mayor of City of Greater Geelong, who will be chatting about how Geelong is dealing with the crisis and about how it’s important for entrepreneurs to lead and for leaders to be entrepreneurial.

Last minute ideas for treating Mum this Sunday

We’ve put together a bit of a list to help you score those brownie points – and support local business while you’re at it.

The Jungle Collective are running a huge virtual plant sale this weekend

Fill your home with new green babies from this warehouse sale.

Surf Coast Arts Trail adapts to bring artists and arts lovers together virtually

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Surf Coast Shire Council has announced that artists participating in this year’s Surf Coast Arts Trail will showcase their work virtually.

A virtual Tiger King trivia is happening next week

Buckle in cats and kittens, this is going to be fun.

You can now watch full episodes of ‘Round The Twist’ on YouTube

Have you ever, ever felt like this?

Sydney Film Festival joins major film festivals from around the world for a massive digital film festival

Spanning 10 days, the digital festival will feature programming from 20 of the world’s most renowned festivals.

Guide Dogs Australia have organised a nationwide Zoom meeting to introduce their newest puppy

What better way to brighten their day than a lunch-time on-screen explosion of the goodest boys and girls there are.

The Geelong Arts Centre announce their livestream performance program for May

Where creativity meets at home.

Midsumma Festival are seeking expressions of interest for their new initiative ‘Living in Queerantine’

The program, Living in Queerantine, will award 10 grants of $1,000 each to produce a work on a queer theme that can be showcased on Midsumma’s online platforms.

The Coronavirus app has launched. Here’s what you need to know

Last night saw one million people download the COVIDSafe app with doctors and nursing – those on the frontline – backing the technology and calling on the public to jump on board with it and help save lives.

 

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