Ballarat has just been named one of regional Australia’s most desirable places to live

This report is great news for Ballarat and the region, highlighting an awakening realisation of the potential of a regional lifestyle those looking to make a move.

Victorian duo This Way North release new single ‘You Be You’

‘You Be You’ skips affectionately along with a modern pop feel, effortless vocal harmonies and an infectious rhythm full of rapturous nostalgia.

Iso-lord and sweary internet sensation ‘Nat’s What I Reckon’ is coming to Geelong

Thanks to his unique brand of dry comedy and extensive use of swear words, Nat has quickly became a viral success

You can score $1 chicken wings on Wednesdays in Ocean Grove

As far as nights out go, this sounds pretty perfect.

Join Dami Im and Stan Walker for BIGO’s ANZ Artiste live streamed performances this week

Bigo Live is organising a huge live streamed music event in Australia and New Zealand for the first time ever.

Keen for a night of espresso martinis and live tunes? The Inn Hotel have you sorted

The Inn has turned their lights back on, stocked the kegs, and recharged the beer taps, pumping some life back into our abandoned city once more.

Geelong’s Nemesium have released their debut album Continua and it is high stakes metal

From the second ‘Archetype’ kicks in, you are introduced to the shearing intensity of Nemesium.

Village Cinemas Geelong has reopened with a bunch of new-ish and classic films

Geelong residents can finally get their big-screen fix.

Roll up your sleeve, Pretzel Australia are slinging free pretzel-inspired tattoos

Once you’re done getting inked, mosey on down to Pretzel and snag a free doughy treat for your bravery!

Australia’s top medical officials have called for Victorians to avoid six virus hotspots in Melbourne

These cities together are home to more than a million people.

Bottomless cocktails are coming to both Geelong and Ballarat next month

Fingers crossed restrictions ease in time for these events.

The City of Greater Geelong is offering free support to local businesses impacted by the pandemic

The City of Greater Geelong’s Business Support Package offers free expert advice, mentoring and counselling for local businesses impacted by COVID-19, rent reductions and fee refunds for eligible businesses, and other options for financial support.

Kurt Cobain’s ‘MTV Unplugged’ guitar sells for a record US$6M at auction

The 1959 Martin D-18E sold to an Australian who will put it on tour, with proceeds going to help struggling artists.

The Ballarat Winter Festival lives on

Highlighting all the best elements of Ballarat in Winter through an online platform, allowing you to plan your trip from the comfort of your home (in your warmest pyjamas) before you head outdoors and explore Ballarat this Winter.

Victorian coronavirus restrictions tightening as cases continue to increase

The state is limiting gatherings in homes to five people from Monday, in a bid to address a recent increase in case numbers.

Avatar 2 has resumed filming in New Zealand

The sci-fi sequel is due to arrive in November next year.

Sir Ian Holm, star of Lord of the Rings, Alien and Chariots of Fire, dies aged 88

The famed star was most well known for his role as Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jackson’s Lord Of The Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, Father Vito Cornelius in The Fifth Element and android double agent Ash in Alien.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival have rescheduled a bunch of shows to later this year

The show goes on!

What does the overhaul of uni fees in Australia mean for students?

Another blow to the humanities.

Sea Life’s million-dollar jellyfish exhibition has reopened

Offering 15 percent off online tickets to celebrate their return, guests can once again descend into the beauty of the ocean.

The Geelong Arts Centre have announced their partial reopening next month

“We can’t wait to welcome you back to Geelong Arts Centre and see our beautiful new spaces brought back to life”

Mick Thomas created an album in isolation and is launching it with a live-streamed performance from Memo Music Hall this Sunday

Written, recorded and released in under three months, See You On The Other Side: A Postcard from April 2020 is a product of Mick Thomas’ innate need to make music.

Meet Billy Reeves, Melbourne’s prodigy in the making

The extremely versatile rapper has just launched into the second half of 2020 with a new name, a flurry of ideas, and an upcoming swag of riveting sonics that will place his skills for songwriting and production front and centre.

Danny Walsh Banned return to their country roots with their third album ‘In the Wimmera’

A timely reminder of the richness beyond our city limits.

 

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