Geelong’s world-class children’s museum MoPA is expanding into the city

One of Australia’s most acclaimed children’s museums, MoPA: Museum of Play and Art, is set to bring its magic to…

Regional Victoria will emerge from lockdown at 11:59pm tonight

Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has delivered some good news to regional Victoria, announcing restrictions in Regional Victoria will ease at…

The Geelong Small Business Festival is back once again to support and inspire the local businesses shaping our community

With Geelong home to some of the most creative, innovative and thriving small businesses that are still navigating through uncertain…

Victoria to enter seven-day snap lockdown from 8pm tonight

Here we go again. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has today introduced more restrictions in Victoria, imposing a seven-day snap lockdown…

A guide on how you can get the COVID vaccination in Geelong

Alrighty, it’s time people. Australia’s vaccine rollout is ramping up after a slow start, with more than 1 million jabs…

The painfully relevant Prima Facie heads to Geelong, questioning the Australian legal system, sexual consent laws and their effects on victims

Content warning: This article discusses sexual assault. I’m a pretty big fan of a night at the theatre. There’s something…

How to be mentally and emotionally fit 

The COVID-19 pandemic did the entire humanity dirty – you will hardly find at least one person who wouldn’t agree…

Geelong sisters create ‘pay it forward’ movement, providing coffee to our brave Health Care Workers

For the past 18 months, healthcare workers have been on the front lines handling the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic,…

Torquay’s iconic beachfront restaurant and café Growlers has closed its doors

Sitting pretty right on the waterfront, Growlers has earned a name for itself in Torquay’s competitive foodie scene for the…

Five awesome Geelong authors you need to check out

Lockdown might be over but there’s always time to get into a new book! We’ve tracked down some of the…

Geelong locals open Sensory Kingdom, a magical store catering to children and adults with special educational needs in the region

A toy shop in the heart of Belmont is helping raise awareness for Autism, Anxiety, Asperger’s syndrome and ADHD, plus…

This Victorian initiative is encouraging people to donate their pre-loved coats to help homeless people in the community

While the colder months allow us to get creative with our wardrobe, layering pieces in inventive ways to keep fresh…

It’s confirmed: Victoria’s fifth lockdown to end tonight but heavy restrictions remain

Premier Daniel Andrews has revealed that the state’s extended lockdown will end at 11.59pm tonight, following Victoria’s record 10 locally…

Some of the best virtual fitness classes for working up a sweat at home

Whether you’re keen to keep your fitness up or you just want something to help you out of this lockdown…

Time for a facemask update? Here are seven local mask manufacturers that give back to the community

We’ve all got a bunch of masks that we’ve held onto for the past 17 months, but they’re getting a…

Indigenous fashion label Clothing The Gaps has until the end of the month to sell their classic merch

Well-loved Aboriginal-owned and operated business Clothing the Gap has been forced to rebrand after a two-year legal battle with US…

The small acts of kindness from locals and businesses in the region brightening our time in lockdown

There’s no shortage of reasons to be stressed and afraid nowadays, but there are spots of hope worth savouring, too….

Victoria’s snap lockdown will be extended for seven days

Premier Daniel Andrews has today revealed that Victoria’s lockdown will be extended beyond midnight Tuesday as the state’s cases of…

Premier Daniel Andrews has confirmed Victoria’s snap COVID lockdown is to be extended

In news no Victorian wanted to hear, Premier Daniel Andrews has announced that Victoria’s lockdown will be extended beyond midnight…

Ballarat has been crowned Victoria’s best tourism destination

Ballarat has put itself firmly on the road trip map, thanks to a new generation of winemakers, beer lovers, superstar…

This Twitter account tells you exactly what time the daily press conference will be

Australians have spent the most part of the last year watching state premiers give daily coronavirus updates on TV, with…

Entering our fifth Victorian lockdown, our surge capacity is completely depleted and we’re not okay

I can’t speak for every Victorian, but this latest snap lockdown has absolutely steamrolled me. Life was good, or at…

Make isolation better with these alcoholic takeaway and delivery services in the Geelong region

No more unnecessary trips to the shops and less chance of coming into contact with this pesky virus!

Victoria to enter five-day snap lockdown from midnight tonight

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has introduced more restrictions in Victoria, imposing a five-day snap lockdown as the state deals with…

 

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