The Victorian Government is giving away more than three million free N95 and KN95 masks

Announced on Tuesday, August 9, Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas revealed that more than three million…

Immerse yourself into a world of fluttering colour at Melbourne Zoo’s Butterfly House, now with two vibrant new species

Despite chilly conditions outside, the Butterfly House team is continuing to rear butterflies inside, with the Chocolate Argus and Red…

Olivia Newton-John, star of Grease and Grammy Award winning artist, has died aged 73

Olivia Newton-John, British-born Australian pop singer and star of hit musical Grease, has passed away at 73 years old. The…

Calling local photographers: Entries open for One Agency Surf Coast’s 2023 calendar photo competition

The Surf Coast marks the start of the Great Ocean Road and is home to some of the most spectacular…

Portarlington Pier has been transformed with 120m of stunning art celebrating Wadawurrung Country

Locals and visitors will be welcomed by Aboriginal art celebrating a sense of Wadawurrung Country when they visit the new…

Australia’s first Drag Expo arrives in Melbourne this weekend for a celebration of everything drag

Yaaass Queens… it’s time to grab those lashes and dust off those wigs.  Appearing at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition…

Here are the local legends nominated for the 2022 Geelong Business Excellence Awards

It’s that inspiring time of the year again! For years now, the Geelong Business Excellence Awards has been bringing together…

Lambys is celebrating its 21st birthday with a mega three-day marathon of Lambys greats, Mario Karts and free entry

Many Geelong residents have spent their 21st birthday partying their way around the deep underground nightclub that is Lambys Tavern….

Local entrepreneurs to get leg-up at new Pitch Party event, returning as part of Geelong Small Business Festival

Forming part of the Geelong Small Business Festival, selected startups will pitch in front of a live audience in Torquay…

Geelong Bucket List: Things to do across the Geelong region at least once in your life

Hit the slides at Adventure Park Slip-on your bathers, pack your hats and soak up the sun at Geelong’s Adventure…

Voting is now open for Westfield Geelong’s 2022 Local Heroes with $20K grants up for grabs

Celebrating Geelong’s most deserving community role models, Westfield ‘Local Heroes’ has a $20,000 grant to be awarded to our most…

Beloved national music icon and Maar Nation elder Uncle Archie Roach dies aged 66

Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains images and names of people who have died. Legendary…

Dr Jane Goodall is appearing in conversation at The Melbourne Museum

Joining live via a video link is Dr Jane Goodall, sharing why she is hopeful that humankind will solve the…

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Great Ocean Road Beach Volleyfest announced for Torquay, bringing the world’s best to the coast

Torquay will be a hive of activity when descends on the foreshore, drawing visitors to the region for 12 days of…

Geelong’s Best Busker competition returns for 2022

The streets are the perfect platform for unsigned artists to showcase their skills to the public – whether it be…

Geelong local launches GoFundMe to raise funds for newborn suffering rare life-threatening condition

Geelong local Mads Kirchner, who kickstarted a ‘pay it forward’ movement in Geelong with Geelong Healthcare HEROS raising money to go…

A Geelong icon, this year marks the 150 Year Anniversary of the Dennys Lascelles Woolstore

150 years ago, CJ Dennys & Co Woolstore opened its doors in Geelong – a building that is now an…

Geelong’s Rotary Book Fair is back to pick up some book bargains and rarities

Whether you are a bibliophile with a passion for rare books or an avid reader out for a bargain, get…

Victorian music festivals and events to receive $8 million boost to support the return of live music

Announced on Friday via the Victorian Government, Victoria’s world-renowned calendar of music festivals and events will get an $8 million…

You can adopt a cat or kitten this weekend for just $29 to help ease pressure on Victorian animal shelters

The hardest part is choosing just one.

Geelong Small Business Festival returns, supporting and inspiring the local businesses shaping the community

With a focus on championing the small local businesses that are shaping our culture and community, The City of Greater…

Ned Kelly exhibition ‘Saga Behind The Armour’ brings death mask and Kelly Gang armour to Geelong

To many Australians, Ned Kelly, the son of poor Irish Catholics, was a heroic anti-establishment figure who fought corrupt British…

The KO Creative Studio is hosting inspiring new event ‘How To Start A Side Hustle’ with Kaylene Langford

It’s been a couple of challenging years for creatives and small businesses, with our local community continuously brought to its…

There’s a pop-up night market coming to Pakington Street this week showcasing local creatives

When you visit any bustling market in the Geelong region, you’ll be constantly impressed by the emerging creative talent of…

 

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