Ethically and locally made, Tilly & Co. Swim is the Bellarine-based, size-inclusive swimwear label to know this summer

Ocean Grove’s Christie Forde is liberating women with a new swimwear collection that is not only function, comfortable and sustainable,…

Dolly Diamond, Sheldon Riley and Leather Lungs on queer culture, changing perceptions and the upcoming ChillOut Festival

This year’s incarnation is bigger than ever, boasting a stacked line-up of artists who cover modern music, drag, dance, theatre,…

Lifeline’s crisis text service goes 24/7 to help more people who never would’ve picked up the phone

Lifeline, the national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services,…

The sweetest boxes, treats and gifts to order in Geelong for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is on the horizon and sometimes buying a present for the lover in your life can be quite…

Australian music industry icon Glenn Wheatley has passed away aged 74

Australian music industry icon Glenn Wheatley – the man responsible for launching the career of John Farnham and Delta Goodrem…

Sovereign Hill celebrates Lunar New Year with massive food festival, lion dancing and parades

Lunar New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is one of the most significant holidays on the calendar in South-East…

Applications open for Geelong Arts Centre’s Creative Engine grants, designed for local creatives with bold ideas

Here to inspire creativity and support positive risk-taking, the Geelong Arts Centre are offering a new round of grants through…

Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula named in world’s most loved destinations 

Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula has made the list of the top 100 Most Loved Destinations Around the World for…

Freed The Flag: Australian Government frees Aboriginal Flag for public use

In the best news to come out of 2022, the Aboriginal Flag is now freely available for public use after…

A museum dedicated to the Aussie icon Vegemite is popping up in regional Victoria this year

Australia is famous globally for many iconic things – the Outback, Mad Max, liveable cities, Tim Tam’s, Kylie Minogue, Aboriginal…

Melbourne Pride is the all-day street party commemorating 40 years since homosexuality’s decriminalisation in Victoria

Acknowledging the courage and resilience of Victoria’s LGBTQIA+ community, the incredible one-day festival will honour the historical occasion. Gertrude and…

Everything you need to know about getting your COVID booster shot in Geelong

Australians will now need three Covid vaccine doses to be considered “up to date” with their shots, but it will…

Celebrate the sounds of Africa at Geelong’s first African market, Bantu Market

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

World’s foremost primatologist Jane Goodall leads WOMADelaide’s Planet Talks program

Planet Talks, which will be held from March 11 to 14 as part of the broader WOMADelaide festival this year,…

7 reasons why you should start your caring career with VFA Learning

 VFA Learning is a leading Geelong training organisation located in the Geelong CBD, with comprehensive courses in Nursing, Fitness, Massage…

So far avoided the Spicy Cough? Here’s your guide to preparing for COVID  

It’s 2022 and by now, just about everyone in Australia knows someone who has either contracted or been affected by…

This grocery app is delivering Rapid Antigen Tests around Melbourne within 10 minutes 

Ah, the ever-illusive RAT. These hot little pieces of plastic are in high demand right now as the highly infectious…

Iconic Melbourne LGBTQIA+ festival Midsumma returns with 198 glittering events across 22 days

The incredibly exciting program features awe-inspiring performances, exhibitions, visual arts, live music, theatre, spoken word, cabaret, film, parties, sport, social…

Waggin Tails Animal Rescue is in desperate need of foster carers across Melbourne and Geelong

Looking for love, happiness and an instant mood booster (read: adorable, furry companion) this year? Providing the rewarding answer you…

Victorian dancefloors to close this Wednesday as restrictions tighten

Indoor dancefloors within hospitality and entertainment venues must close from 11:59pm 12 January, according to new restrictions imposed by the…

Victorian hospitality and music venues suffer blow as density-limits reintroduced

Before they could even think about recovering from two years of hell, Victoria’s hospitality and live music venues have been…

Praise be, someone has made a website to find RATs across Australia

With the rising case numbers and the highly infectious Omicron variant sweeping the nation, you’re probably well aware of the…

Face masks will be made mandatory indoors in Victoria from 11:59pm tonight

Masks will be mandatory indoors in Victoria from 11:59pm tonight for people aged eight and over as the state ramps…

Geelong’s beloved multicultural celebration Pako Festa moves from iconic location for 2022 

Every year in one place, on one day, Pakington street comes alive with an abundance of colour, unique costumes, live…

 

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