Casual workers will be guaranteed sick leave under new Victorian government trial

The year 2020 has lumped many of us into awkward and uncomfortable situations where we are being forced to choose…

Face masks will no longer be required outside in Victoria from tomorrow, major easing of restrictions announced

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has welcomed the state’s 23-day run of zero new cases of COVID-19, with just one active…

Live your best life this summer with these fashion tips and sips from Geelong stylist Deni Todorovic

Deni Torodovic is a vocal activist for queer rights and human rights and pushes the narrative forward around topics of…

Victorians will be able to get their hands on $200 regional tourism vouchers

In the effort to boost regional tourism, and support regional restaurants, pubs, hotels, wineries and small businesses after a year…

From footballers to musicians, Geelong locals rally in support of Movember to promote men’s health

In what has been a challenging year for many, Movember is once again encouraging the sprouting of big beautiful moustaches…

Australia’s National Centre for Photography is slated to call Ballarat home, thanks to $6.7M from the state

Ahead of next weeks state budget, it’s been revealed that the Andrews Labor Government will establish a National Centre for…

Hallelujah, The Deck Geelong has won the battle to keep their beer garden

Since its killer make over a couple of year ago, The Deck on Gheringhap Street has quickly become a favourite…

Stunning projections of Indigenous art take to Geelong’s City Hall for NAIDOC Week

Indigenous artworks are illuminating the Geelong CBD this week in celebration of the rescheduled NAIDOC Week. Taking to City Hall…

A Portarlignton artist is raising money for cancer research using the power of golf

For Trung Truong, he sees golf as a challenge, a rewarding one at that, and since first picking up the…

Victorian Government announces $17.2M for outdoor summer gigs and local jobs

It’s a really great day for Victorians. The sun is beaming, restrictions are easing and we’ve just been delivered a…

City of Greater Geelong is offering an extra $659K worth in grants for small businesses

Further financial assistance has been made available for small businesses and community organisations to help support the economy as the…

Major easing of restrictions revealed: ‘ring of steel’ and 25km travel limit removed, indoor entertainment venues to open

The Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews, has held a press conference on Sunday, November 8 providing a further update on easing…

It’s never been easier to buy your own home: A guide for first-home buyers

Here at Forte, we’re big believers in working smarter, not harder. Working smarter saves precious time and energy for the…

Werribee Zoo will become home to six elephants as part of a $84m redevelopment

Melbourne’s Asian elephant herd will have a new home at Werribee Zoo as part of an $84 million redevelopment, boosting…

You beauty, NSW is reopening the Victorian border

With Melbourne’s 25km limit set to be dropped from Monday November 9, allowing city dwellers to embark on adventures a…

Geelong’s Floating Christmas Tree has returned to the bay

The iconic Geelong floating Christmas tree is back on show for the start of a new festive season. Marking its…

Melbourne Pause Fest shares modern strategy, time to move business online

Advancements in technology are forever modifying the way we exist, but there was nobody who was prepared for Covid19. Despite…

The Man Walk Geelong is back in action, providing a non-judgemental, casual and supportive environment for blokes doing it tough

On average, one in eight men will experience depression and one in five men will experience anxiety at some stage…

The beloved Tastes of Central Geelong festival has been named Victoria’s Best Regional Event

With hundreds of activities on offer, it doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned foodie or a new-found food lover, young…

There’s a petition going to save this local sanctuary from being turned into an urban park

An online petition has been launched to save Serendip Sanctuary in Lara following release of The You Yangs Precinct Master…

Cafes, pubs and retail to reopen from 11:59pm Tuesday in Melbourne

A big – and long awaited – announcement has come from the Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews shedding light on the…

Gyms have been given the green light to reopen in regional Victoria

Today Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a long-awaited decision for regional Victoria, alongside delaying announcing the next steps in…

David Attenborough’s new Netflix film is going to make you cry, but you should watch it anyway

Our beloved, iconic-voiced naturalist and all-round environmental legend is back with his new film A Life on Our Planet. The…

In legit good news for the hospitality industry, permit exemptions have been announced for outdoor dining

Following on from Sunday’s announcement which extremely misleading to the Regional Victorian hospitality industry (you can read all about that…

 

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