The rarest items can now be found on Ryrie Street thanks to Retro Archeology

All thrifters know the thrill of the find – the adrenaline that comes from coat-hanger swiping, crate digging and shelf…

Kryal Castle turns 50 this weekend with huge celebrations

Whilst the setting may be replicating the age between 500 to 1500 AD, Ballarat’s favourite medieval adventure park, Kyral Castle,…

Werribee Open Range Zoo has welcomed a new mammal member

Born Sunday 18 August to 15 year old father, Kifaru [pronounced: Kif-are-oo] and 11-year-old mother Kipenzi [pronounced: Kip-en-zee] following a…

Geelong landmark, National Wool Museum named Wotif’s Best Regional Museum

Geelong’s National Wool Museum has taken out the title of Best Regional Museum at the 2024 Wotif Uniquely Aussie Awards….

Geelong’s community radio station The Pulse 94.7 kicks off 10-day Subscribe-a-thon with live music

94.7 The Pulse has been the beating heart to community radio in Geelong since November 1984. Originally known as 3YYR…

Little Malop Street’s The Hot Chicken Project are throwing a fundraiser event on Father’s Day

After having an accident falling from a height which left him with 13 broken ribs and a broken collarbone, Chris…

New Geelong-based German restaurant, Das Bierhaus is hosting Oktoberfest

Having taken over the old Bluestone corner building across from The Palais on Moorabool Street that was formerly Italian restaurant…

Geelong Cats legend Tom Hawkins will do a book signing at Westfield Geelong this weekend

Geelong Cats footy legend Tom Hawkins will visit Cook & Young Booksellers at Westfield Geelong this Sunday 25 August for an…

A vintage market is happening in Geelong this weekend

Gather your dog and head on down to Bell Park this weekend as Recycle Warehouse and Vogue Vintage transform their…

Record cancellations sees Australian Red Cross make urgent call for blood donors

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood are making an urgent call for blood donors to donate this week as our stock of…

Victoria’s new $600m high-speed trains have just started taking passengers

VLocity train number 119 is the first of 23 new trains ordered as part a $601 million investment in the…

‘A powerful message’: LGBTIQA+ events to receive more funding in Victoria

The Victorian government is providing support for a range of inclusive events that celebrate Victoria’s diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans…

Bendigo is in Bloom, welcoming in a mound of spring events

Soon enough, wardrobes will be getting reorganised. Soon enough, the slow, grumbly walk to frosted-up windshields will no longer be…

Local Word Writers Festival celebrates the words and music of prince of darkness, Nick Cave

In Australia, we have our own penman of the dark and melancholy, one Nick Cave. A shadow is cast wherever…

From the Surf Coast to the World Stage: Mia Gross’ Inspiring Road to Olympic Success.

Mia has shown exceptional talent and dedication from a young age, setting records and earning an athletics scholarship in high…

3 true crime cases that changed how we consume the genre

For as long as there’s been a medium, there’s been a way to share real-life horror stories. From front-page headlines…

The annual Bendigo Bendi-Con celebrates 10 years of comics, cosplay and toys this August

Bendigo’s annual comic book convention, Bendi-Con returns for 2024, celebrating a huge 10 years of putting pop culture at the…

Melbourne’s beloved Baller’s Clubhouse is expanding (in style)

A new jewel is about to be added to the crown of Adelaide’s hospitality sector with the upcoming launch of…

A flair for hair and beauty with The Gordon

If you are passionate about the hair or beauty industry or have a curiosity for both hairdressing and makeup artistry,…

Fate of Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre revealed as closure prepares for handover to Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-op

Narana’s doors have been closed to the public after 28 years in preparation for handover to the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative….

Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre has closed

Sadly Wadawurrung Country has lost an important First Nations fixture with the immediate closure of Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Stay…

Glide and Glow in Bendigo this winter school holidays

Each year Bendigo embraces the winter freeze and this school holiday’s is no different. From this Friday 28 June to…

Elevate Your Home: 10 Home Renovations for 2024

Whether you are planning a complete overhaul or a few strategic updates, these ten renovation ideas will help you elevate…

Apollo Bay’s WORDfest returns this July with a library’s-worth of events

Published in 1939, Finnegans Wake was Irish writer James Joyce’s final work. It was written over a period of seventeen…

 

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