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.

Geelong’s Popcultcha raised $750K for charity with Funko Pop Figure honouring Aussie firefighters

So far 750,000 Australian dollars have been raised and already donated to the RSPCA National Bushfire Appeal.

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.

Six kids movies that could make a grown man cry

The best movies will often include elements that only the adults will understand, while still providing entertainment for the kids.

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

Butter the popcorn, we’re coming.

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.

 

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