The Geelong Gaol ghost tours are back and you can go this weekend

If nothing gets your imagination pumping like exploring an abandoned Gaol, creepy cemetery or a haunted hotel in the dead of the night, then this could be the ideal Saturday night activity for you.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival have rescheduled a bunch of shows to later this year

The show goes on!

What does the overhaul of uni fees in Australia mean for students?

Another blow to the humanities.

Sea Life’s million-dollar jellyfish exhibition has reopened

Offering 15 percent off online tickets to celebrate their return, guests can once again descend into the beauty of the ocean.

The Geelong Arts Centre have announced their partial reopening next month

“We can’t wait to welcome you back to Geelong Arts Centre and see our beautiful new spaces brought back to life”

Ballarat’s Kryal Castle is reopening next weekend

Australia’s only medieval adventure park will lower its drawbridge once again.

Keanu Reeves is auctioning off a Zoom date for children’s cancer charity, and the bids are coming in hot

All proceeds go directly to the children’s cancer organisation in Idaho, which focuses on giving kids empowering experiences.

The Parking Lot Social is a touring drive-in party bringing movies, bands and karaoke to Melbourne

With capacity for 250 cars, the interactive entertainment will be broadcast from the stage straight to the cars, bringing people together while still keeping that safe distance apart.

Colonial Brewing Co beers pulled from bottleshop shelves due to name

The Western Australian brewing company is reportedly considering a name change after receiving backlash.

You can now play The Simpsons classic ‘Lee Carvello’s Putting Challenge’

Ball is in… parking lot.

Geelong Mums are quadrupling every donation made today for their annual ‘Giving Day’

With an increase in the amount of children and babies needing help due to the coronavirus pandemic, some of the most vulnerable families in Victoria are depending on the work these ladies do.

Melbourne is getting 40km of new bike lanes to help people move around the city

The announcement comes as part of a $16 million investment.

Torquay’s iconic surf shapers and artists team up with Ocean Mind to transform young people’s lives

Art Unleashed is a very special online art auction created to raise funds to support the organisation’s ground-breaking work.

Good news, the Belmont Market returns this weekend

With indoor and outdoor stalls, the market has become a community hub on Sunday’s for the past 50 years as people come together and trade – rain, hail or shine.

headspace Geelong receives $237,000 in Federal funding

Recognising mental health and suicide prevention as one of the highest prioriries, Minister for Health Greg Hunt said the coronavirus pandemic has had a big impact on young Australians.

URBNSURF Melbourne is reopening this Friday

With 1000 perfect waves rolling through every hour and conditions adaptable at the push of a button, there are waves for everyone.

Record Store Day announce social distancing for 2020 events

They’ve also confirmed the three later dates.

Arts Centre Melbourne will reopen its doors with a supernatural sound and light show

Spooky.

The next easing of restrictions will bring big crowds back to stadiums, concerts, pubs, restaurants and other venues around Australia

Big news from the Prime Minister.

Melbourne is getting 24 new parks as part of $154 million development project

The new green spaces will provide 6,500 hectares of new parkland, walking and bikes trails, and pocket and dog parks.

Sony has finally unveiled the sleek PlayStation 5 console

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) shared the device’s new design layout, showing two versions of the PS5.

Netflix and Support Act announce $1M screen relief fund

Aiding the hardest hit workers in the Australian film and television industry who have lost work due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Geelong’s Lustre Blooms is hosting a massive indoor plant sale this weekend

Green up your home.

Mount Everest is now visible from Nepal capital city for the first time in living memory

Reduced air pollution means visibility is better than ever.

 

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