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…

Darriwill Farm, one of Geelong’s most-loved specialty grocery stores and cafes, will close next month

Darriwill Farm in Highton has become a haven for lovers of fine food, wines and quality gifts and homewares in…

Australia’s largest marathon returns to Melbourne this Spring

It’s once again time to dust off your running shoes and make your way to the start line for the…

Tractors take to Ballarat’s main streets for an important cause

With the historical and well-known façade of Ballarat’s Lydiard street as a backdrop, over 70 vehicles were lined up in…

Geelong is getting a permanent and spectacularly bright pedestrian rainbow crossing

Geelong’s about to receive a colourful glow-up, with a spectacularly bright pedestrian rainbow crossing to take to the streets as…

Bendigo breaks records with Australian-exclusive exhibition Elvis: Direct from Graceland

The Bendigo Art Gallery unveiled its biggest exhibition yet when around 300 cherished artefacts owned by ‘The King of Rock and…

Proving the region unstoppable, Jack Rabbit Vineyard crowned Best Restaurant in a Winery across Victoria and Tasmania

Following the news that a local Greek restaurant has been named the best Greek restaurant across Victoria and Tasmania, the…

Changes made to testing and isolation requirements as Covid cases surge in Victoria

Over the last couple weeks, you might have noticed an increase in COVID-19 cases across the state. Perhaps that friend…

Victoria just got a new zoo and it’s twice as large as Melbourne Zoo with more than 600 animals

The Victorian government has announced the acquisition of a fourth site for Zoos Victoria, with the management of Kyabram Fauna…

The 18th Amendment Bar named ‘Regional Bar of the Year’ finalist at prestigious Australian bar awards

Recognised across the country as the Oscars of the bar world, the Australian Bartender Magazine Bar Awards is back for…

 

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