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…

Queenscliff Music Festival is launching a new live music venue in the region 

With Queenscliff Music Festival forced to cancel its festival for the second year in a row, the Bellarine lost a…

Some of the coolest events to hit Geelong this summer

With things opening up, and the chances of future lockdowns looking pretty slim, it’s time to get out and enjoy…

The fierce collection of talent repping Victoria at this year’s National Indigenous Music Awards

Originally slated to go ahead as a live event in Darwin back in August, the series of Covid-related issues has…

Sip on boutique gin and mingle with local powerhouses at Geelong Young Professionals’ upcoming networking event

If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s the power of community. Filled with some of the most creative, innovative and…

Get up to $150 off your bill when you dine or drink in Melbourne during the week

We love a good scheme, especially when it involves saving money, food and reinvigorating the state all in one. Building…

Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize arrives at Geelong Gallery this week

Australia’s most prestigious art prize, the Archibald Prize, is hitting a major milestone with its 100th anniversary this year. High…

Yothu Yindi biography Writing in the Sand addresses ‘a really important story that hadn’t been fully told’

Be it the original or the remix, you’ve likely heard it on the radio and seen it on the television…

Torquay local Keeden Graham nominated for Young Australian of the Year Award

The proud Yorta-Yorta, Wiradjuri and Dja Dja Wurrung man from Torquay, Keeden Graham has recently been nominated as the Victorian…

Meet the new brand with a simple mission: get vaxxed, look good doing it and help the mental health of others

Founded by Eloise Jacobs and Estefania Gomez de Orozco, VAXXED seek a better, brighter future free from lockdowns by spreading…

 

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