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…

Seeking a luxurious escape? Alba is the new hot springs and spa destination coming to Victoria in Spring 2022

There’s nothing quite as luxe and relaxing as soaking in blissful hot water amongst some of the most stunning views….

Royal Geelong Yacht Club’s ‘Sail Past’ tradition to open to the public for the first time ever this weekend 

For the first time in Royal Geelong Yacht Club’s history, the Sail Past will be accessible to the general public…

From famous faces to local heroes, Archie 100 delivers a rich snapshot of Australian life, art and culture over a century

High profile, eagerly anticipated and often controversial, the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ Archibald Prize has become Australia’s favourite…

Review: Matt Garrick’s ‘Writing in the Sand’ tells the epic story of Yothu Yindi

Indigenous readers are warned this article may include images of, and content about, deceased persons. Authorised biographer and ABC News…

A raft of changes have been made to Victoria’s COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Christmas

With more than 92 per cent of eligible Victorians double dose vaccinated, the Victorian Government has today made sweeping changes…

Where to jingle your bells this Christmas in Geelong

Now that the halls have been decked, stockings have been hung, and trees are glistening, it’s time to get out…

Meet the locals matching staff to tourism and hospitality jobs across Geelong, Bellarine and the Great Ocean Road 

It’s no doubt you’ve witnessed the influx of recruitment ads popping up all over social media as the tourism and…

Victorians are getting 250,000 free public transport vouchers this festive season

The vouchers will be available through the PTV website from Thursday 16 December and will be emailed to passengers, so…

‘Fund the Arts’ campaign launches before federal election, calling for much-needed funding to the arts sector

Run by advertising and PR turned non-for-profit heavyweights David Latham, Jonny Clow and Alex Wadelton, Fund the Arts (#fundthearts) is…

 

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