Geelong Cats team up with headspace to share an important message about mental health

The Cats stars encourage young people to notice, inquire and provides when they are concerned about a friend or family member experiencing mental health.

Bendigo is set to host Australia’s first major exhibition on contemporary Indigenous fashion

Piinpi: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion will run from September 5, 2020, until February 2021.

Geelong council has released an additional COVID-19 recovery support package

The package includes $5.165 million in new or continued initiatives aimed at accelerating the region’s financial recovery.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews reimposes lockdown in COVID-19-hit Melbourne suburbs

Everyone living in any of these 10 postcodes must obey the stage 3 stay at home orders or face on-the-spot fines from police who will be actively patrolling those areas.

Channel 31 receives last-minute 12-month extension and government support to remain on-air

Saved from the axe!

School holidays have arrived, here are some socially distanced activities to do around the region

Here are our picks of the best activities around the region for kids during the winter school holidays which run from June 27 to July 12.

Geelong and Ballarat have been named two of the best-performing Australian cities for growth

The report benchmarked cities based on jobs growth, business activity, construction and investment, as well as changes in their unemployment rate and reliance on government payments.

Grab your pooch, Uber Pet has just launched in Geelong

Uber Pet is available nationwide today.

After a 22-year wait, we are finally getting Crash Bandicoot 4

The legendary video game franchise has just announced its follow-up to 1998’s Crash Bandicoot: Warped.

The best day hikes nearby that aren’t the 1000 steps

Who’s keen for a wander?

One year on, and The Streets Barbershop has become a thriving hub of social action

It’s about taking that 45 minutes or so, not just to perfect a skin-fade, but to establish genuine connections and bring people happiness.

The innovative new card game that will have any music fan in stitches

If you love music and you love card games, then MYFAKEBAND is the game for you.

Arts and entertainment industry to receive a rescue package from Federal Government

Finally.

Victorian supermarkets have reimposed purchase limits to prevent a second wave of ‘panic buying’

Here we go again.

Ballarat has just been named one of regional Australia’s most desirable places to live

This report is great news for Ballarat and the region, highlighting an awakening realisation of the potential of a regional lifestyle those looking to make a move.

Iso-lord and sweary internet sensation ‘Nat’s What I Reckon’ is coming to Geelong

Thanks to his unique brand of dry comedy and extensive use of swear words, Nat has quickly became a viral success

Village Cinemas Geelong has reopened with a bunch of new-ish and classic films

Geelong residents can finally get their big-screen fix.

Roll up your sleeve, Pretzel Australia are slinging free pretzel-inspired tattoos

Once you’re done getting inked, mosey on down to Pretzel and snag a free doughy treat for your bravery!

Australia’s top medical officials have called for Victorians to avoid six virus hotspots in Melbourne

These cities together are home to more than a million people.

The City of Greater Geelong is offering free support to local businesses impacted by the pandemic

The City of Greater Geelong’s Business Support Package offers free expert advice, mentoring and counselling for local businesses impacted by COVID-19, rent reductions and fee refunds for eligible businesses, and other options for financial support.

The Ballarat Winter Festival lives on

Highlighting all the best elements of Ballarat in Winter through an online platform, allowing you to plan your trip from the comfort of your home (in your warmest pyjamas) before you head outdoors and explore Ballarat this Winter.

Victorian coronavirus restrictions tightening as cases continue to increase

The state is limiting gatherings in homes to five people from Monday, in a bid to address a recent increase in case numbers.

Avatar 2 has resumed filming in New Zealand

The sci-fi sequel is due to arrive in November next year.

Sir Ian Holm, star of Lord of the Rings, Alien and Chariots of Fire, dies aged 88

The famed star was most well known for his role as Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jackson’s Lord Of The Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, Father Vito Cornelius in The Fifth Element and android double agent Ash in Alien.

 

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