Geelong Youth Awards return for 2024, with nominations now open

On a local front, The City of Greater Geelong has been championing the youth of Geelong in an official manner…

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, fundraising event RSPCA Million Paws Walk returns to Geelong

A furry favourite on the Geelong calendar, the RSPCA Million Paws Walk returns to Geelong on 26 May 2024, encouraging…

A running list of the best lunches, events and treats on offer in Geelong and surrounds this Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 12th)  is just around the corner, and here at Forte, we want to make sure your…

Two weeks until the running boom hits Lorne, Apollo Bay and Kennett River for Great Ocean Road Running Festival

Following Ballarat’s biggest running festival, the Great Ocean Road Running Festival is set to get heart rates up, the blood…

Five reasons why you can’t miss next weekend’s Grampians Grape Escape festival

What better time to venture into the grand and rugged mountain ranges than when Grampians Grape Escape festival is on. …

May The 4th Be With You: Village Cinemas celebrates iconic trilogies on the big screen

Village Cinemas is celebrating one of the biggest movie franchises by taking over the big screens for back-to-back-to-back chronological screenings…

Ballarat streets will be overrun with thousands this weekend for the inaugural Ballarat Marathon. Here’s everything you need to know

Before the city gets transformed with neon lights and projections for the annual White Night Ballarat, the streets will be…

A guide to all the services and marches on ANZAC Day across the Geelong region

Commemorated on April 25th, ANZAC Day marks the anniversary of the first key military action fought by Australian and New…

So happy together: Blackman’s Brewery and Splatters Cheese Bar team up for Beer & Cheese Festival

Geelong hospitality heroes, Blackman’s Brewery and Splatters Cheese Bar are joining forces for an epic stomach showstopper, the Beer &…

Victorian Creative Cities Network launches campaign Creative State of Mind to celebrate Victoria’s four UNESCO Creative Cities

Introducing Creative State of Mind – the new marketing campaign launched today by Victorian Creative Cities Network (VCCN) set to…

You can have your driver’s licence on your phone from May onwards, here’s how

Throughout April, consultation will ramp up with organisations that rely on photo identification including bars, restaurants, retailers, Victoria Police, and…

Plan Your Stay In Ballarat As The City Lights Up For White Night

Taking place as a one-night-only exclusive city takeover on Saturday 1 June 2024, White Night will transform the Ballarat landscape…

Building Better Psychology Outcomes

“Music industry faces mental health ‘crisis’ as COVID-19 takes toll on vulnerable workers” reads a 2021 headline from The ABC….

The World’s Largest Sunflower Is Coming To Mornington Green

Known for its redefined concepts of garden curation, Mornington Green Legacy Gardens invites families to witness the golden magic of…

Strapped for Cash? Save big on tickets for year-round events

But attending these events can often come with a hefty price tag. Fortunately, we’ve got some savvy strategies to help…

Karroong Kanyool: A new beacon for Youth Empowerment has been unveiled in Norlane

A momentous occasion unfolded last week as the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative (Wathaurong) Community gathered to inaugurate the new Healing Spirit…

The Ballarat Marathon: A new world class running festival is coming to Ballarat in April

Ballarat is poised to host an exhilarating new addition to its sporting calendar this autumn as the inaugural Ballarat Marathon…

Geelong’s newest creative hub Parallax hosts ‘Gig with a Cause’ to raise mental health awareness

Owned and operated by Lauren Whiteley, Parallax is renowned for its photography studio and bustling events space. Whiteley, driven by…

Discovering Regional Victoria’s Top 10 Creative Spaces

While Melbourne often takes centre stage in discussions of Australia’s cultural scene, regional Victoria boasts its own array of creative…

Lace up your sneakers, the Surf Coast Trek returns for its ninth year

The highly anticipated Surf Coast Trek is back for its ninth consecutive year in the Geelong region, set to take…

Surfrider Foundation is hosting a Paddle Out in Torquay to rally against seismic blasting

Surfrider Foundation Australia, a not-for-profit charity dedicated to safeguarding Australia’s oceans, is gearing up for its first public paddle out…

7 incredible local women have been honoured in the 2024 Women in Community Life Awards

In a resounding tribute to the exceptional contributions and leadership roles of women within the community, The City, in collaboration…

Vivid Sydney 2024 program unveiled: A celebration of Humanity through Light, Music, Ideas, and Food

Vivid Sydney, the Southern Hemisphere’s premier multi-artform festival, has unveiled an enthralling program for 2024, promising 23 nights of unforgettable…

Celebrating Some of Geelong’s Most Remarkable and Inspiring Women

Universally celebrated on March 8, this International Women’s Day is urging us all to foster a world where every woman…

 

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