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…

Unique Aussie fashion brand Gorman is opening a store in Geelong this winter

Combining classic vintage styles and retro prints with a modern twist, Gorman’s range of apparel and accessories has a seriously…

A massive camera market is coming to Geelong with vintage film cameras, darkroom equipment and modern drones

There will always be a love for the early eras, the decades which perhaps we missed out on or that…

Geelong’s Tourbus Entertainment is hosting a huge moving sale, slinging cheap vinyl, music gear and more

Since opening in the charming colonial-era building on Yarra Street in October back in 2019, Tourbus Entertainment has become an…

Costco has sights set on Geelong as part of $150 million expansion for more Victorian stores

Often hailed as either shopping heaven or hell, US discount grocery mega player Costco has dropped plans to open three…

Calling all local photographers: Geelong’s 2023 calendar photo competition is now open

Entries close on 28 August 2020 and a shortlist will be put to a public vote in September.

Searoad Ferries announce $20 return ticket lottery for winter

Jumping on the ferry is the most scenic way to get across Port Phillip Bay from Queenscliff to Sorrento. Taking…

‘She’s the life of the party’: Geelong community rallies for local hairdresser diagnosed with terminal cancer

The Geelong community is currently rallying behind a Grovedale resident Nikki Rosman after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. Nikki, of…

Geelong documentary series Off Country to premiere on NITV’s epic NAIDOC Week 2022 lineup

SBS is celebrating National NAIDOC Week 2022 across the network with a huge programming line-up and coverage across its platforms,…

Corio Foodshare is hosting a market fundraiser this weekend to help fight food insecurity in Geelong’s northern suburbs

The cost of living never gets any cheaper, and it seems our dollars have to stretch further every week. For…

City of Greater Geelong announces $4.5M worth of community grants for locals, community groups and businesses 

City of Greater Geelong has announced the return of its annual Community Grant Program, with submissions now open. Available to…

CentreStage’s production of iconic Les Misérables opens in Geelong to standing ovations and rave reviews

Local theatre lovers were gifted a truly mesmerising experience over the weekend with the opening of CentreStage‘s Les Misérables.  Opening on…

Foo Fighters one night only gig in Geelong brought $1.3M into our regional city

Becoming the first international act to play a full-capacity stadium show since the pandemic was called in March 2020, the…

A snowy winter wonderland to a wizards & witches festival: 20 unmissable Victorian festivals in June 

Winter is here, and we don’t know whether we should be more concerned with our runny nose or cold toes….

The Australian Border Force is urgently seeking puppy foster carers in Geelong

The ABF Detector Dog Program is calling on communities in the Melbourne and Greater Geelong area to help protect the…

Regional Victoria just scored another magical winter lights festival, GLOW – Bendigo After Dark

If there’s one thing each of the world’s greatest festivities has in common is a celebration and appreciation for light….

 

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