#ToAMateThatMatters is an initiative making it easier to check in on those important to you

With the return of lockdown 2.0 and the execution of harsher restrictions, the feeling of human connection has never felt…

The federal government is investing $7.3 million into mental health support for Victorians

As Melburnians brace themselves for a six-week stage four lockdown and regional Victoria prepares to enter a stage three lockdown,…

Geelong taxi drivers are offering free delivery services to those in need during lockdown

UPDATE FEB 13 2021: The kind-hearted taxi drivers are back for this brief five-day lockdown, offering to deliver any kind…

Here’s what you can and can’t do under regional Victoria’s new Stage 3 restrictions

After Victoria recorded another 671 cases of coronavirus on Sunday and seven more deaths, bringing the total to 11,557 infections…

With regional Victoria’s new restrictions, can I visit my partner?

Yesterday marked a dark day for Victoria’s battle against coronavirus, recording 723 new coronavirus cases, signalling a new daily record,…

Face masks will be made mandatory in regional Victoria from Sunday

Today, Victoria has recorded 723 new coronavirus cases, marking a new daily record, almost 200 cases higher than the previous…

What it’s like to have COVID-19 as a fit and healthy 20-something-year-old

Usually, waking up with a cough or blocked nose in the mid-year months would barely warrant so much as a…

Victoria is trialling new safety cameras which detect mobile phone use while driving

The Victorian government will begin a three-month trial of new state-of-the-art safety cameras on its roads this week to detect…

Scott Morrison to extend both JobKeeper and JobSeeker

But rates will be cut and eligibility tightened.

Platform Arts announces a $5000 artist residency in Geelong

A rare opportunity for local emerging artists.

Retreat Society is a new online directory promoting self-care while supporting local small businesses

Listing yoga studios, makeup artists, wellness studios, local cafes, retreats and blissful accommodation in Melbourne and regional Victoria, Retreat Society aims to encourage people to feel they can retreat, relax and recharge.

Face masks are being made mandatory in Melbourne and Mitchell Shire to combat coronavirus

Residents in impacted areas of Victoria caught out without a face covering face a $200 fine.

The Victorian Government is investing $6M into an online mental health service for young Victorians

The coronavirus pandemic has increased demand for mental health support across Victoria but has signalled a change in the way mental health care is delivered.

The Greater Geelong Council has committed $510K to help sustain and strengthen the local arts and cultural sector

The Greater Geelong Council has backed their mission to help sustain and strengthen the local arts, entertainment, cultural and heritage sectors.

Looking for a face mask? Here’s some local designers producing them

Thankfully, we’re no longer in the phase of the pandemic where only option is to grab a bandana if you’re wanting to mask up.

Victorian Government announces $534M support package for businesses hit by coronavirus lockdown

These are the latest support measures on top of the $6 billion in economic relief already invested since the pandemic began.

Platform Youth Arts reveals the winners of this year’s Brackets Art Prize

This is the region’s only Contemporary Art Prize specifically for emerging artists.

How the state intends to safegaurd regional Victoria from lockdown residents

Victoria Police, with support from the ADF, some 264 ADF personnel, will be providing logistical support, practical support, to Victoria Police.

Geelong deemed ‘safe’ while Melbourne returns to stage three lockdown as Victoria records 191 new cases

The state has experienced a record daily spike in COVID-19 cases.

Victoria-NSW border is set to close amid new record in COVID cases

The border closure was described as a “precautionary measure” to contain the virus outbreak ongoing in Victoria.

Will crowds be at Spring Racing Carnival feature days?

Time will tell.

Apparently 6,500 JobKeeper applicants have been either fraudulent or ineligible

The ATO has been rejecting a hell of a lot of JobKeeper applications

Game on, Ms Bartronica has reopened

Flex your knuckles, gamers: our favourite arcade bar is open for business.

The Pivotonian Cinema has officially reopened, here’s what you can go see

Butter the popcorn, we’re coming.

 

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