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Super Saturday returns – Geelong’s biggest kids’ day out

IF YOU are looking for a school holiday outing that keeps the whole family entertained without blowing the budget, Super Saturday at the Geelong...

The Gordon’s no ATAR pathways open doors to university

FOR many Year 12 students, the wait for ATAR results can be one of the most stressful moments of the school year. But in Geelong, an...

What the RBA’s rate pause means for you

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has left the cash rate on hold at 3.60 per cent following its December board meeting,...

E-bike safety crackdown call after another teen’s death

A teenage e-bike rider has died after a collision with a four-wheel-drive. Detectives from Victoria Police's major collision unit are investigating the crash at Diamond...

A summer of flowers and fun

GOLDEN Dragon Museum Bendigo is the place to be this summer with exhibitions, activities, workshops and talks to entertain, fascinate, engage and encourage visitors...

Nightjar Festival to bring Torquay alive this summer

THE Nightjar Festival returns to Torquay this summer with two electrifying nights of bold music, creativity and community spirit. Long celebrated as one of the...

More time to experience Harry Potter magic

MORE fans will have the chance to experience Harry Potter: The Exhibition, as its run extends until February 1. Held at the Fever Experience Centre...

Victorians in the west help drive

RESIDENTS across western Victoria have helped deliver a major sustainability win, with more than one billion eligible drink containers returned through Victoria's Container Deposit...

Women Out Loud hosts urge listeners to reset this December

AS DECEMBER ramps up, so too does the pressure on women. The hosts of Women Out Loud – Dr Niamh Logue, Courtney Weybury and Amy...

‘Top-heavy’ public service to take $4 billion haircut

More than 1000 public servant jobs will be slashed as one state tries to rein in its ballooning wage bill and debt. Premier Jacinta Allan...

Five new stations now live under Melbourne CBD

After more than a decade of construction, Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel has officially opened – marking the biggest transformation to the city’s public transport system...

Hattie and the Wolf: A Local Gem in Ballarat

TUCKED away in the heart of Ballarat, Hattie and the Wolf is one of those places that instantly makes you smile. It's a treasure trove...

Local distillery’s award–winning spirits ideal for Christmas

FAMILY business Kilderkin Distillery's award-winning gins, gin liqueurs and whisky make the ideal present for loved ones this festive season. With gin crackers starting at...

The Gordon gives aspiring chef recipe for success

WHEN Kate Nguyen decided to pursue her passion for hospitality, she knew she needed more than theory, she wanted real-world experience. After working in the...

Studio g.a.s Ballarat: your one-stop gift destination

HEAD to Studio g.a.s Ballarat this festive season to find your one stop shop for fashion, footwear and gifts. Here you will find an eclectic...

Get your Christmas feast from Sinclair Meats

SINCLAIR Meats' flagship store on Latrobe Street has you covered for this festive season. Whether you are hosting a family dinner, backyard barbeCue or a...

City provides more choice for magazine delivery

THE City of Ballarat has evolved how it is distributing the ourballarat magazine for environmental benefits and cost savings. The 16-page magazine is produced every...

A community celebration and commemoration of the 171st anniversary of the Eureka Stockade

BALLARAT is preparing to honour a defining moment in its history with a program marking the 171st anniversary of the Eureka Stockade. This year's commemorations...

Possum Pet Supplies

ESTABLISHED in 1993, we are a family owned business employing locals serving the Ballarat community for over 30 years. Many of our wonderful customers are...

Helping locals access amazing First Nations art

RAINTREE Art is an Aboriginal Art gallery and gift shop located in beautiful Cambrian Hill, just south of Sebastopol and Bonshaw. We have a range...

October Rain Brings Short Relief for Victorian Farmers

Drought’s Toll on Farmers

Max Gawn backs screen-free fun at GeelongPort Family Ride

AFL star Max Gawn is urging families to unplug and reconnect at the 2026 GeelongPort Family Ride, returning to Geelong's stunning waterfront on January...

Three ways to make your first home more affordable

BUILDING a new home in regional Victoria has never been more appealing, with affordable land, growing communities and government incentives designed to help first...

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