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…

Celebrate the sounds, tastes and style of Africa this weekend at Geelong’s African market

In recent years, the Geelong region has become a market hub of sorts. While we have plenty of top-notch shopping…

$200,000 arts grants open for music, theatre, literature, gaming, design and fashion creatives

The Victorian government is offering micro creative organisations and collectives the chance to apply for a stable two-year funding base with its…

In case you missed it, Victoria’s mask mandate and rules to leaving home when covid-positive are changing this week

As part of Victoria’s ongoing management of the coronavirus pandemic, a few changes have been made to the state’s pandemic…

Barwon Health Foundation’s annual Giving Weekend returns with local businesses making it even easier to give back

It’s time to dig deep Geelong. Following the launch of Barwon Health Foundation’s Giving Month, the Barwon Health Foundation –…

A Moorabool-based winery is hosting a fiery ‘burning of the canes’ bonfire event this winter

An ancient pagan ritual will take place at a beloved local winery in Sutherlands Creek this winter. ‘The Burning of…

Lana Wilkinson, Ali Clarke and George Georgievski lead Geelong Women’s Business Club’s empowering event

Driven by the belief that every woman is capable of achieving amazing things in business and life, the Geelong Women’s…

Winter Wonderlights Sovereign Hill

14 of the best winter festivals to check out this year

When the temperature begins to drop, it’s pretty tempting to retreat to the couch hibernating under a blanket, takeaway in…

Callout for artists to develop public art for the Bellarine’s new multimillion-dollar library (with a living habitat on the roof)

One lucky artist or group of artists will get to play a part in making their mark on the Bellarine’s…

Seven grassroots community groups backing men’s health in the Geelong region

On average, one in eight men will experience depression and one in five men will experience anxiety at some stage…

 

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