All Victorians can finally get free RAT tests for the rest of 2022

Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas today announced all Victorians will be eligible to pick up two free packets of RATs…

With two days to go, Westfield Geelong has extended its opening hours for last-minute Christmas convenience

With just two days until Christmas, all Westfield Living Centres across Victoria – including Geelong – are offering extended trading…

Be My Valentine: Tie the knot Vegas-style at Geelong’s coolest wedding venue in 2023

Planning to wed and keen to do things differently, with a unique union that keeps things fun and easy?  The…

A One Hour Out pop-up market has landed on the Bellarine for the summer season

Situated within what’s affectionately known as the “creepy shed” on the grounds of award-winning Jack Rabbit Vineyard, Bellarine, a brick-and-mortar…

After a renovation for the ages, the first-ever Kevin Paisley reopens in Geelong as a sleek and bright Optometrists store

Kevin Paisley opened his first store in Geelong back in 1975 with the goal of providing fashion eyewear and eyecare…

Australia Post Christmas cut-off dates for 2022 are fast approaching

With Christmas merely weeks away, Australia Post is reminding Aussies of the latest dates to get cards and parcels delivered…

Lorne’s New Year’s Eve fireworks cancelled indefinitely

Beloved Coastal holiday town Lorne has decided to cancel the traditional New Year’s Eve fireworks, canning the end-of-year celebration indefinitely…

Turn your passion into a career with the new Communication and Creative Arts courses reigniting the state’s creative spark 

Whether you’ve always dreamed of becoming a designer, artist or photographer, you’re ready to pursue that burning passion for writing…

Iconic LGBTQIA+ festival Midsumma returns with 200 glittering events across Melbourne and regional Victoria

With a spectacular variety of festivities and events including live music, visual art exhibitions, superb performances, social events, theatre, open…

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…

 

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