Your guide to the best Christmas Markets in and around the Geelong region for 2022

Christmas is coming and with it comes along a lengthy list of presents and Kris Kringle gifts, festive treats and…

EMU Australia is having a massive warehouse sale in South Geelong this week

Unofficially ranked as our number one winter essential, UGG boots are an essential item for any Victorian who likes keeping…

‘Supporting Jonah’s family’: Geelong community rallies for heartbroken local family

The Geelong community is currently rallying behind a local family, who suffered the tragic lost their son and brother yesterday….

Coburg Night Market returns for 2022 with a new location, live music and local makers

Coburg Night Market will make a joyous return in 2022, this year setting up a new home at Coburg Courtyard…

Treat yourself or someone you love with this Limited Edition Botanicals by Luxe Advent Calendar

For the beauty and skincare savants among us, Christmas is perhaps the best time of year, with our favourite brands…

Pivot City Artisan Christmas Market brings 15+ local makers, live music, free beer and more to North Geelong

As soon as the year clocks over to December, then you know it’s time to get serious about your Christmas…

The region’s annual festival of blooms, Ballarat Begonia Festival, returns to its original format in March 2023

Ballarat is set to bloom once again as the City of Ballarat delivers its 71st immersive Ballarat Begonia Festival. Returning…

A specially curated Christmas Black Friday Shopping Day is taking over Geelong this Friday

Over the past few years, the Black Friday sales have crept onto Australia’s retail calendar, despite their American origins. This…

Where to vote early in the Geelong region this state election

Good news: Early voting in Geelong is now open and you don’t even need a reason to vote early. With…

Donate your pre-loved clothing from home with the free Uber x Red Cross Clothing Drive this weekend

The summer months are renowned for being some of the hardest hitting in Australian climates, with wild weather patterns, cyclones…

A Portarlington artist is teeing off for a cancer-free future with Cancer Council’s The Longest Day

Vietnam-born Bellarine-based business owner Trung Truong is putting his golfing skills, strength and stamina to the ultimate test for Cancer…

Geelong’s annual multicultural festival Pako Festa is coming back to Pakington Street in 2023

Pakington street will once again come alive with an abundance of colour, unique costumes, live music, street performers, multicultural food,…

Looking for a seaside summer job? Searoad Ferries is heavily recruiting following a $15.9m terminal makeover

Searoad Ferries’ multimillion-dollar Queenscliff terminal expansion is set to open in December and the company is searching for more than…

Australia’s first Female Founders Festival is happening in Melbourne in December

Supporting woman-owned local businesses just got a lot easier. Coming to Melbourne in December, the Female Founders Festival is an…

Geelong’s Kardinia Park will host the Victoria 2026 Closing Ceremony

In case you missed the good news, a global audience of one billion will watch Geelong farewell the 2026 Victoria…

Geelong’s iconic Floating Christmas Tree has officially arrived in the bay

The iconic Geelong floating Christmas tree is officially back on show at the Geelong Waterfront for the start of a…

Celebrate Halloween in Geelong with the best events to get to this weekend

It’s that time of year again – Halloween is making its return Monday 31 October 2022! While we may not…

Geelong Business Excellence Awards unveils winners for 2022, celebrating clever, creative and connected local businesses

The winners of the 2022 Geelong Business Excellence Awards were announced on Thursday, October 27, with 20 awards given to some…

Reggae Fest: The Geelong festival dedicated to Caribbean culture happening this weekend

Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme, Reggae Fest is the brand new event heading to Geelong this weekend, dedicated to…

Take the leap to find your dream career with Geelong’s free career information day CareerQuest 

When it comes to road-mapping your best-ever career (whatever that might be), it’s easy to feel like you don’t even…

Deni Todorovic brings their book ‘Love This For You’ live to the stage in Geelong

Non-binary icon, fashion editor, content creator, activist, creative director, podcast host and now author Deni Todorovic (they/them) is gifting their…

Huge lineup of local stars headline the Christmas in Geelong opening night

The iconic Geelong floating Christmas tree is heading back to the waterfront for the start of a new festive season…

It’s time, the Spirit of Tasmania officially arrives in Geelong this weekend

The countdown is on until the region calls Geelong the new Victorian home of Spirit of Tasmania. After 37 years…

Run 4 Geelong 2022 returns to the beach for first in-person event in three years

It’s back! Geelong’s annual fun run is back on November 13 with 1.1km, 5km and 10km courses. Dubbed ‘A Race…

 

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