Victoria has legalised pill testing for powders, liquids, capsules and more, it will run at up to 10 festivals this summer

Victoria has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to enshrine pill testing, also known as drug checking, into law, with…

Run4Geelong double donations today for one day only

The race for better health is back for 2024, as Geelong Advertisers Run4Geelong returns to the region. A sea of…

sessions. is Singapore’s hottest new music festival, featuring Kiasmos, local artists and sonic portals through space

If the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Singapore isn’t its innovative take on music experimentation…

Surf Coast Classic to return in 2025 as part of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race

The Surf Coast is receiving another pair of world-class cycling events for 2025, as the Allan Labor Government confirm two…

V/Line add more trains to Geelong line for weekends

The Victorian Government has unveiled their new V/Line timetable for the Geelong line, running trains every 20 minutes across the…

Go global with The Gordon: The story of Storyfolk

Sarah Gross, Creative Director and co-founder of Storyfolk, alongside her best friend and business partner, Cass Mackenzie, are living proof that…

Local businesses win big at Geelong Business Excellence Awards

Last night, 17 October 2024, Geelong’s business community gathered for the Geelong Business Excellence Awards gala, celebrating leadership and innovation…

Renowned installation artist Callum Preston teams up with Barwon Water for Geelong Show

As an artist, designer and maker of weird and wonderful things, Callum Preston is renowned for capturing a specific time…

Sample the supplies of the Otway Harvest Trail this weekend at the Otways Producers’ Festival

Not just picturesque views of still volcanic plains, umbrellaed and draping rainforest ferns and foliage, and concealed cascading waterfalls as…

7 Summer Plumbing Maintenance Tips

From garden hoses to water heaters, the elevated use of water during the hotter months can lead to unexpected plumbing…

Calendar favourite Royal Geelong Show returns to the region next week

As the years have passed, the excitement of the Royal Geelong Show has remained unwavering. From the eyes of a…

Geelong’s new 24 hour Pilates studio has opened

The corner of Ryrie and Gheringhap Streets has been taken over by an all-day, all-night Pilate Studios, @Pilates 24/7 Geelong….

Iconic Geelong nightclub says goodbye after nearly 22 years

Geelong’s most iconic central nightclub, Home House is reaching the end of an era, announcing it’s closure after 22 years….

A new coastline walking and cycling trail has just opened with spectacular views

Minister for Regional Development Gayle Tierney visited Clifton Springs alongside local MP Alison Marchant to officially open the trail, which…

From pizza shop job to culinary state finalist – the making of a chef!

Ben Herbert’s journey from casual pizza job to a promising culinary career underscores the  transformative power of pursuing one’s passion….

This off-the-grid festival offers three days of nostalgic roleyplay

This November, Licola — Victoria’s only completely off-grid town — will transform into a whimsical wonderland for the seventh annual…

The Bellarine’s favourite fishing festival, Hooked On Bellarine, returns

To celebrate National Gone Fishing Day, Victorian Fisheries Authorities (VFA) invite recreational fishers and seafood lovers down to Portarlington on…

Oxygen College opens its doors to Ballarat creatives

As the end of the school year draws closer for year 12 students across Victoria, thinking about the next step…

WIN: We’re giving away 2 x full body spray tans thanks to Golden Days Tanning

If you’re anything like us, the legs and arms have been in hibernation this winter, severely neglected of any sunlight…

Yutong Green Travel Week a success with sustainability and community engagement focus

Staged in the heart of Brisbane from 17 – 22 September, Yutong Green Travel Week successfully celebrated and raised awareness…

Digital detox: how Gen Z are actively cutting down on their screen time

This is a habit that Gen Z are paying close attention to, adopting the practice of digital minimalism. In a…

Watch the Geelong vs Brisbane Preliminary Final with Cats great, Gary Ablett Jr

Geelong’s gateway of sport and entertainment, the Sporting Globe will be hosting a special meet and chat with one of…

Rippleside Park to receive a new inclusive playspace

The beloved wooden labyrinth playground of Rippleside Park will come to rest as of Thursday 19 September. The quintessential playground…

Oxygen College is hosting an Open Day this weekend at their Geelong campus

Educational institution for the music, arts and acting, Oxygen College is opening their door to the next cohort of creatives….

 

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