Booming tourism season
TOURISM in Victoria hit a record high in 2023 with $37.8 billion being spent in the state. The latest data from the TRA's National and...
Local artist wins at artX Regional 2024
The winner of the artX Regional 2024 trophy has been announced. The exhibition is coordinated by genU and features artworks from those who identify as...
Annual Grapest Run returns
THE annual Grapest run will return to the award winning Leura Park Estate in Curlewis on April 20. Participants will have the choice of running...
Great food at a restaurant that’s doing more
In 2023 Torquay's Samesyn owner Graham Jefferies closed the restaurant's doors, taking time to transform its look and focus and reopen as Samesyn 2.0. The...
Business growth through sport at the Geelong Racing Club
Together with the Geelong Racing Club, Geelong Chamber of Commerce will host a 'Business Growth Through Sport' event on April 24. The event is a...
Simply Brill at the Geelong Arts Centre
Simply Brill is coming to the Geelong Arts Centre as part of its Delightful Days and Matinees program. Amelia Ryan, Michaela Burger and Michael Griffiths...
Ash Grunwald brings his national tour to Geelong
Australian blues musician Ash Grunwald released his new single Life Without You earlier this year to coincide with his current national tour. Life Without You...
Irish music, dance heads to Queenscliff
THE annual Queenscliff Irish Dance and Music weekend is returning to the region during the last week of the school holidays. The weekend events run...
A new way of learning with EQ Leaders
A Little River-based company is using horses to help develop the skills and mindset of executive and senior-level management. Emma Costin was inspired to start...
Andy Golledge Band is young, dumb and wild
Australian country performers The Andy Golledge Band are starting their Young, Dumb & Wild album tour this month, performing eight shows around the country....
Feed Me host charity dinner
LOCAL organisation Feed Me hosted their Charity Dinner at Flying Brick earlier this month. The money raised will go to supporting Feed Me's services across...
Point Lonsdale Probus Club president announced
A NEW Probus Club has been formed in Point Lonsdale following their initial meeting on March 7. The purpose of the inaugural meeting was to...
Extraordinary music coming to Queenscliff
The Easter Festival of Extraordinary Music is coming to Queenscliff tomorrow (Saturday, March 30). The festival will bring together and showcase the talents of Kylie...
Trekking through the Kokoda Trail
Peter Condon is the founder of Kokoda Courage, a company he started in 2007 that takes groups of people through Papua New Guinea's Kokoda...
Easter Saturday at the Amazing Mill Markets
GEELONG'S Amazing Mill Markets are holding an Easter Extravaganza tomorrow (Saturday, March 30). The free community event provides entertainment for the whole family, with a...
Fitness and fundraising come together at the Surf Coast Trek
THE Surf Coast Trek is returning to the Geelong region for its ninth year on Saturday April 13. Since 2016, the event has been an...
Give Geelong Appeal raises $105,000 for local community
THIS year's week-long appeal for the Give Where You Live Foundation came to an end on Friday last we. The appeal saw $105,000 raised for...
The Smith Street Band celebrate 15 years with a Torquay show.
The Smith Street band are currently performing a string of shows to celebrating their 15 years together. The band will bring their anniversary tour to...
The Blues Train announces October shows
THE Blues Train has announced its schedule for October as the rolling music venue celebrates its 30th anniversary. These shows will be the first for...
Entertainment at the Potato Shed
NOW that the weather is decidedly cooler, what better time to book tickets to see some exhilarating performances at the Potato Shed? Get ready to...
Container Deposit Scheme point opens in Drysdale
GREATER Geelong has received another Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) refund point. The new machine is located at the Drysdale Bowling and Croquet Club, making this...
Surfing trio stars in new documentary
The Trilogy: New Wave documentary tells the story of three professional surfers trying to balance their careers with friendships and a desire to rediscover...
Helping First Nations businesses get started
Bek Lasky has a passion for helping others, with a strong focus on First Nations communities. The Wakaya woman was born and raised on Wadarurrung...
A passion for business and entrepreneurship
Bek Lasky has a passion for helping others, with a strong focus on First Nations communities. The Wakaya woman was born and raised on Wadarurrung...