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Let your imagination fly off with the fairies

For a magical adventure these summer school holidays, Kryal Castle in Ballarat will be transformed into a fantastical kingdom of fairies and goblins. From December...

The dinosaurs are coming to Waurn Ponds

Jurassic Creatures, a realistic animatronics exhibition like no other, will capture the imagination of children and parents alike with more than 30 dinosaurs and...

Spiegeltent presents a circus

A magical wonderland returns to Barwon Heads with Wonderland Spiegeltent presenting their all-new, all-star circus production. An adaptation of the classic JM Barrie novel Peter...

Jump into summer fun

BOUNCE is the perfect playground to develop your freestyle tricks these summer school holidays. Escape the heat and enjoy an awesome summer adventure at the...

Powerful ways to boost your mental health

LifeChanger programs provide tools and tips for thousands of young people to maintain good mental health. If the past couple years have taught us anything,...

Swap screens for survival skills these school holidays

School may be out, but for some children, the outdoors will be a classroom these school holidays as they ditch the screens to learn...

Step into a fairytale

Fairy Park is based on ancient tales, myths and legends featuring traditional fairytale scenes in an awe-inspiring location. Make your way along winding paths through...

Racing action on Boxing Day

JOIN the Geelong Racing Club on December 26 for the bet365 Boxing Day Races: a perfect Christmas recovery day. Bring your leftovers and set up...

Cost-effective digital outdoor advertising

GEELONG is seeing constant growth and Gawk Outdoor are keeping up. With 10 digital billboards covering the majority of Victoria's regional centres, Geelong is another...

Renegades roll out the Gades Arcade

As the country gears up for the biggest summer of cricket yet, the Melbourne Renegades are dialling up the family friendly atmosphere of the...

Play, tag, bowl and win at Laserquest

Laserquest is one of Geelong's premier family fun destinations, located in the heart of the Geelong CBD. Play With more than 100 different arcade games to...

Make memories at Cape Otway Lightstation

Cape Otway Lightstation is open to welcome you this summer. With so much to discover, it's perfect for a visit during the school holidays. Escape to...

Adventure, outdoors, bush skills and nature play

At the Y Anglesea Discovery Camp, the focus is to get young people outdoors having a different adventures and outdoor experiences. Now more than ever,...

A unique marine experience

The popular and award-winning Sea All Dolphin Swims of Queenscliff is a family-owned business that offers a unique marine experience on Port Phillip Bay. Where...

Restart, reset, refocus for 2023

There has been of lot of coverage from the 2022 NAPLAN results. For Victoria, after enduring the most prolonged school closures in the country:

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Portarlington carols return

ORGANISERS of the Portarlington Community Christmas Carols say the event is back and better than ever with a new location and stellar line-up announced...

Christmas boost for Grove traders

LOCAL traders were given an end of year boost with up to a thousand community members turning out for the Christmas in the Grove...

Greater Geelong venues dished up at Golden Plate awards

Greater Geelong has cemented its culinary credentials at the 2022 Golden Plate Awards, mopping up many of the top honours at the regional hospitality...

White Christmas carols in the Grove

OCEAN Grove Carols in the Park attendees enjoyed snow during the Christmas frivolities which attracted more than 1500 people. Organisers took the gamble rain would...

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Kangaroo tours coming soon

ANGLESEA Golf Club is gearing up for the return of kangaroo tours from December 17. Before COVID-19, the kangaroos would draw as many as 5,000...

Tourism Jobs Bank: your one-stop app to find work this summer

FOR those leaving school, getting back into the workforce, gaining experience or seeking extra hours in the region over summer, the Tourism Jobs Bank...

River reopening welcomed by paddle steamer operator

A MOVE by the New South Wales State Emergency Service to reopen parts of the Murray River has been backed by a paddle steamer...