After a two year hiatus, MainFM’s Footy Match fundraiser returns

An event like no other this side of the Great Divide, the MAIN Game returns to Castlemaine on Sunday 12…

Tinder could be bringing its ‘Big Rainbow’ to Daylesford as Australia’s newest ‘Big’ landmark

Earlier this year, Tinder launched ‘The Big Rainbow Project’ to support the LGBTQI+ community in regional Australia. In a larger-than-life…

Victorian Gov announces up-to $40,000 grants for local musicians, bands and music organisations

Running since 2015, Music Works has allocated over $10 million to more than 700 projects. Applications are now open for…

Heading overseas soon? Travellers warned of massive passport delays

Now that the days of duty-free shopping, in-flight entertainment and turbulence are well and truly back, there’s been a huge…

You still have time to get $125 off your dining bill and entertainment experiences in Victoria

Alright people, time to save those precious dollars you’ve worked so hard for while still enjoying the best the region…

Portarlington Grand Hotel opens highly-anticipated front bar and bistro, opens booking for new accommodation

In one of the most exciting renovations in the region, the Portarlington Grand Hotel is continuing to deliver on all…

Pack the bags, the Spirit of Tasmania confirms date for Geelong arrival

In perhaps the most anticipated news of the year, The Spirit of Tasmania has announced the inaugural voyage between Devonport…

‘Be Brave. Make Change.’ Open your eyes to the Wadawurrung Community with this photographic experience

 ‘Journey on Wadawurrung Country’ is the perfect addition to Reconciliation Week. The exhibition is packed with iconic representational portraits, sounds and…

This Victorian winter festival is brightening up cooler days and longer nights with 100+ events

With arts fans opting for different ways to experience performances in this day and age, the East Gippsland Winter Festival…

Move over Melbourne, Bacchus Marsh’s popular 1000+ Steps goes accessible with $2.1m trail upgrade

The 1000+ steps upgrades form part of the third stage of the Bald Hill Activation Plan, providing better access to…

Channel your inner penguin while you explore everything this icy-themed Overnight Igloo Experience has to offer

Grab your warmest clothes, scarves, beanies and a comfortable pair of waterproof shoes to make your way down to Victoria’s…

From tomorrow, every single Victorian can receive a free flu shot

Cases of flu in Victoria have increased by more than 30 per cent in the past week alone from 10,000…

A world-class outdoor music venue has been announced for Victoria as part of huge $200M project

In some great news for the music industry, Winarch Capital’s newly-formed Cedar Mill Group has revealed its acquisition of a…

First Nations artworks will illuminate Geelong’s City Hall for Reconciliation Week 

Reconciliation is a journey, an act that each and every Australian has the right, and duty to be a part…

The Northern Lights will illuminate Daylesford’s night sky this winter

Have you been dreaming of experiencing the starry, limitless sky, and the unbelievable colours that move across the Arctic sky?…

Barwon Heads’ beloved Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary closes its doors

In devastating news for the region, Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary have announced its closure, with a new consolidated business…

Geelong-based Kings Funerals introduces Australia’s first funeral home comfort dog

Grief therapy dogs, also known as comfort dogs, have been around for some time now and they are an increasingly…

EMU Australia is having a massive warehouse sale in South Geelong this week

Unofficially ranked as our number one winter essential, UGG boots are pretty much an essential item for any Victorian who…

Melbourne’s First Nations-designed art trams have been unveiled for 2022

Six First Peoples-designed trams are set to roll out across the city of Melbourne today, as part of Melbourne Art…

The Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative NAIDOC Ball returns for 2022

NAIDOC Week 2022 is an opportunity for all Australians to come together to celebrate the rich history, diverse cultures and…

A wheelchair accessible guide for exploring arts, culture and food in Geelong

Geelong is a beautiful regional city and one that deserves to be explored by every single person, including those who…

This award-winning light and sound festival will once again light up the Murray River this year

Nestled on the banks of the Murray River, Echuca-Moama has long been the ideal weekend getaway for families, couples and…

Hop Temple in Ballarat

A new hub for distilling and brewing – complete with a cellar door, tastings and tours – is heading to Ballarat thanks to a $450K grant

Ballarat has put itself firmly on the road trip map in the last few years, thanks to a new generation…

A huge sleepout is happening in Geelong this year, raising money and awareness for homelessness

After two years online, Vinnies Sleepouts are back in 2022 for what organisers are hoping will be the best event…

 

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