The mandatory COVID-19 isolation period will end in October

The rules forcing people to isolate themselves for five days (previously seven) if they test positive for COVID-19 will end…

Check out the new neon art installations popping up around Geelong

It’s time to brush up on your low-light photography because a bunch of glowing installations are taking over Geelong’s city…

The free, pet-friendly Vegecareian Festival is happening in Bendigo this weekend

Love food and love animals and love Bendigo? This is the event for you. Held annually at the Western world’s…

Geelong Cats great and community champion Joel Selwood confirms retirement of the game

It’s official: Champion Geelong premiership captain and four-time premiership player Joel Selwood has announced his retirement this afternoon, leaving the…

2022 Premiers Geelong Cats Street Parade announced for this week

In a magnificent performance from the Geelong Cats, the local AFL team claimed the 10th VFL-AFL flag in club history,…

It’s official: Bendigo has been named Australia’s second best tourism destination

Placing regional Victoria firmly on the map, Bendigo has just won silver at the National Top Tourism Town Awards, confirming…

Victoria’s Dining and Entertainment program returns, offering up to $125 off your bill across the state

It’s back Victoria! The Victorian government has brought back its popular Dining and Entertainment Program, offering customers reimbursements of 25…

Set sail across the bay, Port Phillip Ferries are offering free travel for kids

Looking for something different to entertain the kids these school holidays? How about an adventure across the bay on a…

Geelong Cats top 10 moments of the last 20 years

It’s no secret to footy fans that the Geelong Cats are one of the top-performing teams in the AFL. Their…

The first of its kind in Australia, US sports retailer Lids opens in Geelong

US sports retailer Lids – the official licence partner for National Basketball Association merchandise – has finally landed in Australia,…

Geelong gets new wheels with electric bike share trial across the city 

From Wednesday, hundreds of zesty electric bicycles popped up across the Geelong CBD and surrounding areas, as part of a…

Geelong jewellers Ernest and Joe is having a massive warehouse sale this weekend

If you’re from around the region and you love all things local and bespoke, it’s likely you’ve heard of Ernest & Joe…

The Gordon’s $23.5M culinary school and world-class restaurant opens in Geelong

Further elevating Geelong’s reputation as a primary foodie destination, The Gordon Institute of TAFE’s brand-new state-of-the-art food and hospitality training facilities…

Sweat x Wonder: Geelong CBD’s first dedicated infrared sauna has opened to the public

Championing a new era of self-care and health in Geelong’s CBD, Sweat x Wonder is the new dedicated infrared sauna…

A new lookout is coming to the Loch Ard blowhole as part of multi-million-dollar makeover

Visitors to Victoria’s south-west will soon have another place to view the dramatic scenery of Shipwreck Coast with tenders sought…

One-off Australian public holiday announced to mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth II

Australians will get a one-off public holiday on the national day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II later this month….

The well-loved Big Christmas outlet is coming back to Geelong this month

With just a little over three months to go until Christmas Day, it’s time to start thinking about untangling those…

Britain’s longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, has died

Queen Elizabeth II has died at Balmoral Palace in Scotland, at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace has announced, having…

New mental health facility opens in North Geelong, easing pressure on the region’s hospitals

Hundreds of Geelong and Barwon residents will have better access to mental health support, with the Andrews Labor Government opening…

Raise a glass to spring and meet local powerhouses at Geelong Young Professionals’ upcoming networking event

Celebrating spring and a new season to make and renew connections, Geelong Young Professionals’ Spring Soiree networking event is set…

Finalists announced and voting opens for Geelong’s community volunteering heroes

Viva Energy has announced the finalists for the Viva Energy Community Legends Awards 2022, and voting for the People’s Choice is officially live! After…

An epic 90km world-class trail is coming to the Great Ocean Road

A new world-class eco-tourism experience is coming to the Great Ocean Road with a new coastal walking trail to allow…

Victorian Government announces $460,000 grant for Geelong’s creative sector

With Geelong Arts Centre’s transformation into Australia’s largest and most striking regional arts centre under $140M makeover currently underway, the…

This beautiful Wadawurrung Scarred Tree finds a new home in the heart of the city

At the request of Wadawurrung Traditional Owners, a culturally significant scarred tree that was in a fragile and deteriorating state…

 

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