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.

Australian online mental health service ReachOut has launched a study support hub for students

Stressed about study during coronavirus?

The Victorian Government has announced a $16.8 million arts survival package

The funding will provide immediate support to Victorian arts organisations and individuals, helping them sustain employment, develop new works, provide opportunities for creative community participation and keep Victorians connected through the Coronavirus crisis.

A Melbourne photographer has captured the abandoned city in the midst of lockdown

The photos feature major Melbourne sites, including Flinders Street Station, Bourke Street, Little Bourke Street, Queen Victoria Market, the Old Exhibition Building, Southern Cross Station, and many more.

Geelong Animal Welfare Society need your help

If you, a family member, or a friend have any clean blankets or towels that you no longer need, the GAWS family would absolutely love them.

Season Two of Ricky Gervias’ After Life arrives on Netflix today

Season 2 has finally arrived on Netflix, welcoming comedian and TV personality Ricky Gervais back to our screens.

National Wool Museum launches new online exhibition

Named Our Heritage, Our Collection, this digital exhibition celebrates the City of Greater Geelong’s Heritage in 50 objects, selected from the themes War, Wool and Work.

City of Greater Geelong announce Arts Recovery Panel

This will help the City respond with new insights and programs designed to support the healing, strengthening and future evolution of our creative communities.

Young Sydney Entrepreneurs have created a chic, anti-pollution face mask infused with botanicals

The masks will be available for shipping in June 2020.

You can now take virtual tours of the NGV exhibitions

You can digitally explore exhibitions including Keith Haring & Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Crossing Lines, KAWS: Companionship In The Age Of Loneliness and Top Arts 2020, just to name a few.

Looking after your mental health while self-isolating

While social distancing and isolation are key in helping to reduce further spread of the virus, these measures can also have an adverse impact on mental health.

 

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