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…

How to spread the love this Christmas by supporting your community

We all know Christmas is a time for giving, but how many of us actually give back to others instead…

Supporting the community’s fight against COVID through digital communications

Claire Walker wanted to make a difference. She wanted to make a meaningful impact within an organisation, so decided to…

Here are the local venues that cleaned up the Golden Plate Awards, celebrating the best of regional Victoria’s hospitality industry

For the past 19 years, the Golden Plate Awards judge the best hospitality in regional Victoria for their excellence –…

Do you want to be heard? Here’s a step-by-step guide to podcasting in collaboration with Deakin University

“Where do I start?” you might be asking. We’ve done all the hard work and research for you, with insights…

Meet Stephanie, the Geelong-based digital creator hitting the ground running in an ever-evolving industry

For Stephanie Kline, there’s been nothing more valuable than gaining exposure to industry while studying a Bachelor of Communication (Digital…

There’s a new music festival coming to Geelong next year – and the city wants you to get involved

Earlier this year we received news of a new music festival making its way to Victoria in 2022 Surround Sounds…

Disabled Surfers Association are back in Ocean Grove ensuring everyone has the chance to experience riding a wave

Disabled Surfers Association has 35 years of experience in the waves ensuring those of all ages and abilities can learn…

Robbie Williams is heading to Melbourne for ‘Better Man’ biopic in 2022

He’s sold more than 80 million albums and has six of the top 100 best-selling records in British history. Robbie…

Geelong Arts Centre to be transformed into Australia’s largest and most striking regional arts centre under $140M makeover

With a rising cafe and bar culture, the stunning waterfront and urban precinct, historic seaside villages and breathtaking natural beauty,…

Geelong’s CarePackage campaign is helping those doing it tough this Christmas

Organisation OneCare is leading the community initiative CarePackage to provide individuals and families “much-needed pantry items, Christmas supplies, and a…

Central Geelong is hosting a Black Friday Shopping Festival this week with discounts, goody bags, gifts, and workshops

Over the past few years, the Black Friday (and Cyber Monday) sales have crept onto Australia’s retail calendar, despite their…

Australia’s largest and longest-running regional LGBTQI+ festival returns to Daylesford in 2022

Following last year’s slightly reimagined event, ChillOut Festival has announced its glistening program for 2022, celebrating its 25th year and…

Twisted Beaches Apparel allows you to showcase your favourite local surf spot with pride

Melbournian brothers Darcy and Alastair describe themselves to have a strong passion for surfing the Victorian coastline, which ultimately inspired…

Music Victoria is looking for music lovers, musicians and DJs to have their say about live music in the state

Back in Music Victoria’s second Live Music Census in 2017, Melbourne was dubbed the ‘music capital of the world’, relative…

Victoria announces easing of nearly all restrictions from 11:59pm tonight

With Victoria set to hit the 90% double dose milestone for eligible people in the coming days, the Acting Chief…

 

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