The Geelong Pride Film Festival moves online for 2020

Ran by a group of volunteers who want to bring more diversity to the region’s screens, the Geelong Pride Film…

Does size really matter?

It’s the age-old debate, does size REALLY matter? They say it’s all about how you use it, but I want…

Regional Victoria’s ‘household bubble’ explained

For regional Victorians, the past week has been a bloody good one, as the state moved to step three of…

A colossal new silo art mural greets the Grampians

In what is sure to be the crowning glory of St Arnaud, the giant silo mural titled ‘Hope’ is the…

Pop up picnics are providing unique opportunities for celebrating major life milestones

Here are some of our favourite businesses in Geelong you should get in contact with if you’re planning to host a kickass picnic!

Giant coloured frames have popped up around Ballarat

The days are getting longer, the sun is warming up and the air is fresh – Spring is officially here…

16 of Geelong’s insanely cool street artworks

The glory and the pain of street art is its impermanence. Sneeze and you just might miss the latest Rone…

Platform Arts reveals the recipients of the inaugural LAB Residency Program

Platform Youth Arts have today announced the five artists/collectives selected for their new, free six-month artist residency program’ Platform LAB’,…

Here’s what you can and can’t do in step three of regional Victoria’s COVID roadmap

Delivering the news we’ve all been waiting for, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced that regional Victoria will move to step…

Nominations are now open for the Geelong Awards for People with a Disability

In a world where resilience and courage has been the number one thing getting us all through, the return of…

Get active in KOBA Australia – Geelong’s new luxury activewear brand

While 2020 has been quite the ride, many have used this opportunity to reach their fitness goals and embark on…

Bloody ripper, regional Victoria will move to Step Three of COVID roadmap from midnight tomorrow night

It’s the news we’ve all been waiting for. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has today announced regional Victoria will move to…

The state government has revealed a $3 billion support package for Victorian businesses

Premier Dan Andrews has announced a $3 billion support package to help businesses survive the ongoing shutdowns and keep Victorians…

Are you a Geelong business struggling in the pandemic? You might want to enter this giveaway

Creatives across the Geelong region have united to deliver a generous, comprehensive rebranding package for one lucky local business to…

Jump on board in Swim by Elly – Geelong’s new sustainable swimwear line

Picture this: after spending about 10 minutes reading this article, 6,000kg of fashion items would have been dumped in Australian…

Victorian beauty industry calls for reopen under lockdown restrictions

When Premier Andrews delivered the Coronavirus Road To Recovery news to Victorians on Sunday, it’s fair to say people were…

R U OK? Day is asking Australians to keep the conversation going when someone says they’re not OK

While times in a COVID-Australia world has taken a toll on many individuals, now more than ever is the time…

Geelong photographer Amy Lee Carlon takes us behind the lens to talk inspirations, life with a disability and lockdown cabin fever

For some, being in front of the camera comes naturally to them. Though for Amy Lee Carlon, her portfolio of…

Confused about the ‘single social bubble’? Here’s what you need to know

For many Victorian’s, the weekend’s roadmap announcement was long awaited, communicating the way for some sort of uniform passage out…

Public voting is now open for the 2021 Geelong Calendar

Replacing those cute kittens and motivational messages with stunning landscapes and natural beauties from the towns, cities and countries we…

Torquay-based JUC Surf has made the world’s first recycled carbon fibre surfboard

These days many concerns are surfacing around the environment and the future of our planet. With the talks of sustainability…

Reap the benefits of the HomeBuilder Grant and WIN a year’s worth of rent

If having your own home just a stone’s throw away from a pristine coastline, expansive vineyard or a lush National…

Regional Victoria restrictions to ease, allowing public gatherings of up to five people

Today Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced the Government’s plan for easing coronavirus restrictions in the state, moving from ‘stages’…

Why an “intimate partner” but not a close friend? The social discriminations for people living alone in lockdown

COVID-19’s second wave has been difficult on us Victorians, resulting in strict lockdowns and ongoing social isolation. Given the intricacies…

 

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