Some of Geelong’s coolest small businesses you need to check out 

Regional towns have some of the best and finest small businesses that shine a light on local creators and fresh…

A vibrant new light and sound festival will light up the Murray River in May

Nestled on the banks of the Murray River, Echuca-Moama has long been the ideal weekend getaway for families, couples and…

Dark desires and devotion: Frolic Dark Rainbow Festival heads to Ballarat oozing with immersive thrill

The sensory feast that is Frolic Dark Rainbow festival is coming back to Ballarat from June 11 to 13, brimming…

Australia’s leading LGBTQIA+ arts and culture festival Midsumma returns to Melbourne for its biggest and boldest run yet

Celebrating LGBTQIA+, diverse journeys, culture-makers and communities across 17 days, Midsumma Festival will present a huge 151 open access events…

‘In Conversation With’ is the stimulating new conversation series with inspiring Geelong locals

Deni Todorovic believes the beauty in storytelling and sharing the human experience sits within the lessons. “When humans come together…

Within hours, Geelong’s Ernest and Joe raised more than $11,000 for the Good Friday Appeal

As many of you will sinking into the couch after a few too many servings at Easter lunch, we thought…

Set your alarms, the Government is handing out more $200 regional travel vouchers tomorrow

Get ready to book your annual leave. Following a successful two rounds, the third and last round of the $200…

Calling all dog lovers, two non-for-profit organisations are looking for puppy carers across Victoria

Alright dog lovers, it’s your time to shine. If you A, live in a dog-friendly house; B, have some spare…

Illuminating the fierce juxtaposition of tribal and urban life, ‘Walkabout To Hollywood’ offers a rare glimpse into the early life of an Australian icon

David Gulpilil’s career has spanned almost fifty years and his contribution to the Australian art landscape in music, dance and…

These adorable plushies are on a mission to create a health conscious Australia

At only 20 years old, Melbourne University Biomed student Aayushi Khillan has founded Body Buddies – an incredible company boosting…

In case you missed it, venues, dancefloors and public gathering limits to be relaxed as Victoria eases its COVID restrictions

Acting Premier James Merlino and Minister for Health Martin Foley have announced new COVIDSafe restrictions to be implemented this week….

The five emerging jobs linked to the Covid-19 pandemic, giving hope to the unemployed

A lot of people have been talking about the millions of jobs that were lost because of the Covid-19 pandemic….

A bunch of alfresco dining parklets will be popping up in Yarra St, Union St and Pakington St this week

We’re loving Geelong’s foodie movement that’s just flourished in the last couple of years. From bar and restaurants to cafes…

Geelong West’s bold mural honouring cancer survivors and sufferers in the community wins bronze in Australian street art awards

A bold mural in Geelong West dedicated to cancer awareness was named a finalist in the 2020 Australian Street Art…

GAWS are in desperate need of dog and cat foster carers

Need some love in your life, but don’t want the life-long commitment? Perhaps fostering a furry friend could be exactly…

The Deans Marsh Festival returns as a series of mini-events

Going strong for more than two decades now, with a brief forced hiatus in 2020, the Deans Marsh Festival is…

Forte is 30: Let’s take a stroll down memory lane to the magic of the moment, 1991

Believe it or not, Forte is thirty this year. We are not looking at a hip replacement just yet. In…

A dedicated dog bakery is opening on Pakington Street

There’s nothing we love more than exploring all the little eateries sprinkled within Geelong’s centre of cosmopolitan lifestyle and multiculturalism,…

The Push announce the return of free electronic music program for young Victorian women and non-binary people

Ready to enter the thriving electronic music scene? Australia’s leading youth music organisation The Push returns with the second-intake for…

Get ready to relax, a third round of $200 regional travel vouchers has been announced

The state government has announced another wave of $200 vouchers for travel around regional Victoria and Melbourne following last week’s…

Celebrate the women in your life at this waterfront Diamond Party

International Women’s Day (March 8) is all about women supporting women, celebrating achievements and looking at what we can do…

Piano Bar Geelong has relocated, returning to where it all began

Piano Bar; the team with the most energy, ideas and sheer brilliance are at it again, making changes and evolving…

Get a taste of Geelong’s rich culinary diversity at Pako Festa’s reimagined foodie festival

It’s just one week to go until Pako Festa – the largest free celebration of cultural diversity in Australia, deeply…

Keen to pop it? This Geelong-based twerking class combines fitness with fun

Forget going to the gym, this workout combines an intense gym sesh with a night out! TwerkFit is the new…

 

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