Beautiful boutique gift and homeware store, Frankie Say Relax is moving to a new Torquay location

No one does giftware and homeware quite like Frankie Say Relax. Across four exquisitely merchandised stores in Geelong, Torquay, Queenscliff…

43,000 tulips take over the city of Bendigo

Tulips are colouring in the City of Greater Bendigo this week as the annual blooming display returns to the region….

RSPCA’s sweetest fundraiser returns to Victoria

This September, RSPCA’s sweetest annual event, Cupcake Day is returning for its 16th year and RSPCA Victoria is inviting animal…

Nearly 100 extra Melbourne trains and trams to run tonight as MCG confirms no parking

Are you heading up to the Bulldogs vs Hawthorn footy final tonight at the MCG? Instead of the scarf, are…

Gather your gown: Geelong’s inaugural Forget Me Not Ball 2024 raises much-needed funds for dementia research

Did you know approximately 1 in 4 Australians over the age of 70 are likely to be diagnosed with some…

Gin, kites and bikes: Spring activities are back on the cards for these September festivals

With Aerosmith having announced recently they are retiring from touring, it presents an opportunity for a couple of interesting titbits…

Join sunrise yoga at GMHBA Stadium this World Mental Health Day

Rally the troops this World Mental Health Day for an unforgettable sunrise yoga session. Held on Thursday 10 October at…

‘Keep power prices down’: Australia’s largest battery is being built in the Grampians

The Victorian government’s new streamlined renewable energy planning process is accelerating the delivery of critical renewable storage capacity with the…

Local beauty expert, Lisa McAuliffe, embarks on new educational journey with The Gordon

It’s never too late to study or upskill. Take Lisa McAuliffe for instance. At 50 years old, the Geelong mother…

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…

 

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