Frankston set to illuminate with an unforgettably dazzling 10-day South Side Festival

Innovative, thought-provoking, and immersive, South Side Festival made its debut just last year, with the eclectic event designed to aid…

Geelong’s Next Level Skirmish has closed down

Loaded up with all the best gear to get the adrenaline pumping as you head into a laser tag mission…

The East Gippsland Winter Festival returns bigger and brighter, expanding to a month-long event in 2023

The East Gippsland Winter Festival is set to light up Victoria’s east with more than 100 spectacular events. Running from…

Powerful projections will light up Geelong’s City Hall for ANZAC Day

Commemorated on April 25th, ANZAC Day is Australia’s most important national occasion. It marks the anniversary of the first key…

Dame Edna star Barry Humphries has died aged 89

Celebrated Australian performer Barry Humphries, best known for his character Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson, has passed away…

Shop hand-picked homewares, gifts and more at Jade and May, a beautiful boutique in Geelong

Bamboo pyjama sets, delicate handmade ceramics, soft linen pillowcases, beautifully illustrated books and cookbooks with drool-worthy recipes from around the…

Upstate Studios is opening in Ocean Grove this month – and is running free classes all opening weekend

Alright Ocean Grove, are you ready to feel stronger, happier and a part of the best community ever? Well good…

The new world-class Queenscliff ferry terminal officially opens

A stunning addition to the Bellarine, the new Queenscliff Ferry Terminal building is officially opening its doors this week, celebrating…

Australia’s most stunning running event Great Ocean Road Running Festival returns this May

Lace up your runners, the 2023 RACV Solar Great Ocean Road Running Festival returns to Victoria’s idyllic southwest coast, taking place…

Avalon Airport set to become home of Victorian Motorsport

Start your engines folks, Motorsport in Victoria is on track to shift into a new era, with the Avalon Airport…

The Bellarine’s new $9.15M circular library (with a glorious green rooftop) is now open

The brand-new $9.15 million Boronggook Drysdale Library, featuring an innovative circular design and green rooftop in Drysdale town centre, has…

Ballarat Heritage Festival returns in May with candlelight concerts, iconic Tweed ride and beard comp

Ballarat is getting ready to wind back the clock for the latest instalment of the award-winning Ballarat Heritage Festival, delivering…

Victoria’s new ‘cash for cans’ scheme to launch in November

Australia’s most convenient and accessible beverage container recycling scheme will begin on 1 November 2023, allowing Victorians to cash in…

Lifestyle emporium Torquay Merchant is hosting a massive two-day warehouse sale

Enjoy massive savings on children and baby outfits, women’s clothing, shoes and potentially homewares at this exclusive two-day warehouse sale….

Geelong Pride Film Festival: The annual award-winning celebration of LGBTQIA+ cinema returns

Spread over two weeks from 20 – 30 April, the festival will present a series of cinema screenings at the…

GAWS announce reduced adoption fees for special cats needing forever homes

Breaking animal lovers’ hearts everywhere, local animal shelter Geelong Animal Welfare Society has announced that their foster program is at…

Augie March’s Glenn Richards to perform at the Anzac Appeal Launch for a night of mateship, music and movies

This year, for the first time ever, RSL Victoria is hosting a special evening around a contemporary campfire of reflections…

April 20th Solar Eclipse: A rare total solar eclipse will appear across the sky this April

Don’t forget to look up at the sky this month because, for the first time in 10 years, a total…

The Fireball World Championships is coming to Geelong in February 2024

Geelong has been named as the next home for the Fireball World Championship, to be held at The Royal Geelong…

Sisters in Strength bring Strongwoman workshop to Geelong, celebrating strength and resilience of women in the community

Sisters In Strength Australia lead coaches and founders, Kerryn Taylor and Mariko Whyte, are bringing their sixth Sisters in Strength…

Ballarat e-scooter trial has been extended

The State Government has announced the extension of the e-scooter trial in Victoria, confirming the existing arrangements for the shared…

What I learned about first aid training, how it’s changed my life and saved others

Former lifeguard Paul Gaertner, who now works as a First Aid instructor for FirstAidPro, had a chat with us about the…

Geelong’s Country Discovery Good Friday Race Day arrives with an Easter egg hunt, live music, farmers market and more

The annual Bet365 Geelong Country Discovery Good Friday Race Day comes to the Geelong Racing Club for the very first…

From today, you can take the V/Line anywhere in Victoria for less than $10

Victorians can now experience cheaper fares on V/Line train trips in a move championed by the Victorian Labour Government, with…

 

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