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.

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.

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.

The Geelong Gaol ghost tours are back and you can go this weekend

If nothing gets your imagination pumping like exploring an abandoned Gaol, creepy cemetery or a haunted hotel in the dead of the night, then this could be the ideal Saturday night activity for you.

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”

Ballarat’s Kryal Castle is reopening next weekend

Australia’s only medieval adventure park will lower its drawbridge once again.

Keanu Reeves is auctioning off a Zoom date for children’s cancer charity, and the bids are coming in hot

All proceeds go directly to the children’s cancer organisation in Idaho, which focuses on giving kids empowering experiences.

The Parking Lot Social is a touring drive-in party bringing movies, bands and karaoke to Melbourne

With capacity for 250 cars, the interactive entertainment will be broadcast from the stage straight to the cars, bringing people together while still keeping that safe distance apart.

Colonial Brewing Co beers pulled from bottleshop shelves due to name

The Western Australian brewing company is reportedly considering a name change after receiving backlash.

You can now play The Simpsons classic ‘Lee Carvello’s Putting Challenge’

Ball is in… parking lot.

You can now enjoy the Xmas-themed, George Michael-soundtracked rom-com ‘Last Christmas’ via streaming

As the director of Spy, A Simple Favour, Ghostbusters and Bridesmaids, Paul Feig has dealt with car chases, ghosts, murder plots, and uncontrolled defecation. But with Last Christmas he’s taking on his biggest challenge yet: George Michael.

Geelong Mums are quadrupling every donation made today for their annual ‘Giving Day’

With an increase in the amount of children and babies needing help due to the coronavirus pandemic, some of the most vulnerable families in Victoria are depending on the work these ladies do.

Melbourne is getting 40km of new bike lanes to help people move around the city

The announcement comes as part of a $16 million investment.

Torquay’s iconic surf shapers and artists team up with Ocean Mind to transform young people’s lives

Art Unleashed is a very special online art auction created to raise funds to support the organisation’s ground-breaking work.

Cue the popcorn and choc tops, Readings Cinema at Waurn Ponds is finally reopening

There will be a couple of changes to your post-COVID cinema experience, with session times staggered and capacity reduced in line with social distancing requirements aimed at protecting staff and patrons.

Good news, the Belmont Market returns this weekend

With indoor and outdoor stalls, the market has become a community hub on Sunday’s for the past 50 years as people come together and trade – rain, hail or shine.

headspace Geelong receives $237,000 in Federal funding

Recognising mental health and suicide prevention as one of the highest prioriries, Minister for Health Greg Hunt said the coronavirus pandemic has had a big impact on young Australians.

 

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