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…

For the first time ever, a one-day Reggae Festival is coming to the heart of Geelong

Dedicated to celebrating the ‘vybz of the Caribbean’, Reggae Fest is the brand new event heading to Geelong this October,…

14 local First Nations artists and designers you should know about

This week we celebrate NAIDOC Week 2022. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all to reflect on how far we have…

‘Nutbush’ world record smashed at Australian outback music festival

For anyone in Australia, it’s almost guaranteed that you know what ‘Nutbush City Limits’ is. And we don’t just mean…

The Viva Energy Community Legends Awards return, celebrating Geelong’s unsung heroes

Volunteers are all around our local community. Passionate people who dedicate their time and energy to help make Geelong a…

Just in: Bendigo has been crowned Victoria’s best tourism destination

If you’re looking for some inspiration on where to go for your next weekend away, the Victorian Top Tourism Town…

The Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games dates are locked in

The Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games dates are locked in and a process is open for additional sports to be added…

Founder of Australian blues and roots band The Audreys, Tristan Goodall, has died at 48

Tristan Goodall, the founding member and guitarist of the Australian blues and roots group The Audreys, has passed away, at…

Aboriginal Flag to fly permanently on Melbourne’s West Gate Bridge

Within a few days, the Aboriginal flag will permanently fly atop the West Gate Bridge, acknowledging its importance as a…

First Nations residents from the region celebrated at Wathaurong Community NAIDOC Awards

Each year, the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative community nominates people to receive NAIDOC Awards who are connected in community life and…

11 of the best regional Instagrams to follow

With all the bad stuff spread through socials, it’s easy to overlook the positive power it can hold: Deserving people…

Too sick to see your GP? Get a doctor’s certificate from home with this new telehealth platform

With this atrocious flu season rampaging through Victoria, it’s clear that our immune systems sure have taken a beating after…

Victorians can get $250 just for comparing energy prices

From tomorrow, Victorians will be able to claim a $250 bonus payment if they look for a better energy deal…

South by Southwest (SXSW) is expanding to Sydney in 2023 for its first festival outside the US

In a major coup for Sydney and Australia, the renowned tech, music, film and cultural festival South by Southwest (SWSW)…

Kai, the tallest tiger in Australia, finds new home in regional Victoria

Coinciding with the return of the super cozy (and family-friendly) Ballarat Winter Festival, the Ballarat Wildlife Park has welcomed a…

Geelong Arts Centre announces free Naidoc Week Cultural Conversations event, bringing First Nations voices and stories to the forefront

This July, Geelong Arts Centre is hosting an inspiring panel of wonderful, local First Nations artists as part of a…

 

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