Victoria’s snap ‘circuit-breaker’ coronavirus lockdown to end tonight, masks and visitor restrictions remain

Premier Daniel Andrews has revealed that the state’s five-day lockdown will end on time at 11.59pm tonight, following no new…

Six of the coolest Regional Coffee Roasters

The World’s coffee capital is home to some of the most awesome roasters and bean makers, today we’re diving into…

The R Hotel, previously The Ritz, has been completely revamped and it looks incredibly luxe

In what has been a long time coming for many Geelong local, The R Hotel, previously The Ritz Hotel, has…

A first of its kind Australian wildlife experience has just opened along the Great Ocean Road

In a first for the region, locals and tourists alike will be able to experience the unique wildlife of the…

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews imposes five-day snap lockdown on Victoria from midnight tonight

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says a stay-at-home order will be imposed on the entire of Victoria from 11.59pm tonight to…

Taste your way around the world at Pako Festa’s reimagined foodie festival

Every year in one place, on one day, Pakington street comes alive with an abundance of colour, unique costumes, live…

PSA: Geelong Animal Welfare Society is on the lookout for kitten carers

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

Popcultcha: Geelong’s iconic collectible brand has a new home, and has set its sights for the sky

For the last 13 years, Popcultcha has been Geelong’s premier destination for anything collectible related. Stocking everything from comic books…

Geelong’s collection of UooUoo’s have a new home in North Geelong

The quirky and cute sculptures dotted throughout Geelong have found a new home at the Federal Mills within the Pivot…

From Strong Woman to Strongwoman: Geelong’s Kerryn Taylor is empowering the next generation of female sportswomen

The sport of strongwoman and powerlifting isn’t an entirely a new thing, but in recent years we’ve seen females take…

Book your annual leave, the second round of the $200 regional travel vouchers is here

Following a successful first round, the second of the $200 travel vouchers to encourage Victorians to holiday within their state…

FYI mask rules are relaxing and workplace caps are increasing as Victoria records another doughnut day

Mask rules to be relaxed, workplace caps increased as Victoria records another doughnut day From midnight Sunday, the rules around…

68 Victorian live music venues to receive $5 million in the final round of the Victorian Live Music Venues Program

It looks like Victoria’s prized music industry will receive a massive boost this year with the Andrews Labor Government supporting…

Geelong’s Floating Christmas Tree will stay in the bay until mid-January

Looks like the iconic floating Christmas tree is staying in Geelong for an extra week, celebrating the end of an…

Bloody ripper, you can take your car on the Spirit of Tasmania for free in 2021

If Tasmania has been on top of your travel bucket list for a while, then we have something that you’re…

Australia’s largest and longest-running regional LGBTQI+ festival returns to Daylesford next month

You can’t keep a good festival down, and so we are happy to reveal that ChillOut Festival has announced its…

Roll up your sleeves, and make donating blood or plasma part of your ‘new normal’

UPDATE: March 2 2021 The Australian Red Cross Lifeblood service has issued an immediate appeal for 22,000 extra people to…

Australian favourite Aussie Rules Football explained

The value of sport is certainly not lost on Australians and one could tell as much without having to spend…

NightJar Festival cancels its Torquay and Geelong editions for 2021

For many locals, there’s no better way to spend a balmy summer evening than by heading to this beloved night…

The very real story of a student stuck abroad amid the coronavirus pandemic

Imagine, you’ve just arrived in Barcelona to finish your degree and spice up your 20’s. Centrelink has cut you off,…

Start planning your holiday, Victorians will be able to get their hands on $200 travel vouchers from tomorrow

Good news explorers, the first of the $200 travel vouchers to encourage Victorians to holiday within their state this Christmas…

Victoria’s coronavirus restrictions have changed for summer, here’s what you need to know

After 37 days without any new cases of coronavirus, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is easing restrictions on gatherings in the…

Here’s some of our favourite Black Friday Deals in Geelong

Well well well, it’s that time again! Black Friday and Cyber Weekend sales are here, just in time for all…

ICYMI, gay conversion practices will be illegal in Victoria under proposed new laws

In a significant breakthrough for LGBTIQ+ rights in Australia, the Victorian government introduced legislation on Wednesday to outlaw conversion “therapy”…

 

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