Victorian government announces financial support for casual arts and recreational workers stood down by crisis

With support to extend to at least the end of September.

Northlane have teamed up with Sydney’s Crowbar to release their own wine

Dubbed the Enemy of the Night, the idea for the collection was spawned from wine fantastic and guitarist Josh Smith

Platform Youth Arts aims to support future artists with their ‘Adopt a Seat’ campaign

There are 128 seats available to adopt within the Platform Performance Space.

Ballarat International Foto Biennale’s Mass Isolation project is creating a visual record of the coronavirus experience

The project – like many around the world – is absolutely free to join and open to people worldwide.

Jim’s Group is being turned into a Monopoly board game

Everyone knows Jim, your local expert.

Vengaboys beg the TikTok community to stop the ‘Up and Down’ challenge

Stop the #vengachallenge

Falls Festival announce plans for a limited edition, all Australian lineup

The 28th year of Falls Festival is going to be one for the books!

Movember Foundation’s MAYEIGHT campaign launches a one-day virtual celebration of Aussie mateship

This year encouraging guys to take their mateship to the next level is more important than ever with the strict physical distancing rules currently in place.

The Surf Coast’s Rocky Road Festival is back with a pandemic twist

What a time to be alive!

Nicolas Cage to play Joe Exotic in new ‘Tiger King’-inspired TV series

Tiger King is the gift that just keeps giving.

7 of the best meal deals you can get in Geelong at the moment

It’s an easy way to support the local businesses doing it tough right now.

Entrepreneurs Geelong have announced their new online ‘In Conversation’ series

Their first guest is Cr Stephanie Asher, Mayor of City of Greater Geelong, who will be chatting about how Geelong is dealing with the crisis and about how it’s important for entrepreneurs to lead and for leaders to be entrepreneurial.

Everyone’s talking about the Trans-Tasman Bubble… so what is it?

If you’ve been following the news in the last couple of days, you might have heard the word “trans-Tasman bubble” been thrown around.

Bean Squeeze have just opened their 10th drive-thru

Same Bean Squeeze, new location.

Foxtel have axed music channels MAX, CMC and [V]

In place of the axed music channels, Foxtel has revealed a new partnership with ViacomCBS.

The Rubens reveal rescheduled dates for their Live In Life tour

The tour kicks off in September.

Geelong’s Lash78 are the latest winners of the Homegrown Superstars competition

Uploading a 60-second clip of the Divinyls ‘I Touch Myself’, the sisters payed tribute to Geelong’s very own rock diva Chrissy Amphlett who died from breast cancer.

Victorian government announces $40 million support fund to help pubs, clubs and restaurants

The government is starting to lend a hand.

Chief Medical Officer expects easing of coronavirus restrictions but physical distancing is likely to remain

It could be time to download the COVIDSafe app.

Castlemaine’s Kian returns with his first new music in 12 months

It’s vulnerable and it’s exactly what we’ve been waiting to hear from the young talent.

Last minute ideas for treating Mum this Sunday

We’ve put together a bit of a list to help you score those brownie points – and support local business while you’re at it.

The Jungle Collective are running a huge virtual plant sale this weekend

Fill your home with new green babies from this warehouse sale.

The Rolling Stones are streaming rare performances on YouTube

Every Monday at 5am!

Surf Coast Arts Trail adapts to bring artists and arts lovers together virtually

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Surf Coast Shire Council has announced that artists participating in this year’s Surf Coast Arts Trail will showcase their work virtually.

 

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