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Now imagine... You are stranded on the other side of the world during this pandemic. You were in the Amazon jungle and you didn't know when the next flight home would be as Peru goes into nationwide lockdown. That is the reality for Aussie Marcus.  He spoke to Stampsy and Josh on the Departure Lounge.

During this current pandemic, we are overwhelmed with information and opinion.  There is also a lot of B.S on the interwebs. Do we all need masks? Does 5G spread coronavirus? Is sunbaking the answer to killing off the virus? Dr. Karl has degrees in Physics and Maths, Biomedical Engineering, Medicine and Surgery and has worked as a physicist, tutor, film-maker, car mechanic, labourer, and as a medi...

Geelong Cats Great and 2007 Premiership Player Andrew Mackie checked into the Departure Lounge with Stampsy and Josh.

Virtual high fives to our health care workers on the frontline. Geelong and the Surf Coast, along with the rest of the world are doing their part in flattening the curve of the coronavirus pandemic. Dr Sam lives in Geelong and works in Melbourne in the ER. He checked into the Departure Lounge with Stampsy and Josh, in between shifts, with his insight into the fight against Covid-19 and the conditi...

Over 5,000 Australians are currently undergoing mandatory quarantine in hotel rooms and other accommodation around the country after returning to Australia amid the coronavirus pandemic. State and territory leaders agreed to forcibly isolate returning overseas travellers in hotels for 14 days. One of those people who returned home is expat Patrick Zippel.  After years working and travelling around...

With the sudden cancellation of live shows, there are a stack of incredible musicians and their incredible teams – from roadies to sound techs, managers, publicists, it takes an army to bring music to you every night – are looking at an indefinite amount of time without consistent work. That’s where the incredible team at Support Act step in. You might have heard about their Sound of Silence campa...

People in the live music and entertainment industries are being severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Thousands of jobs have been lost in recent weeks as a result of the cancellation of concerts, festivals, tours and shows. Reported losses across the sector amount to well over $100 million and are rising daily.   While clearly necessary to protect the health of the nation, these cancellat...

Australian children’s entertainers, The Mik Maks have joined the fight against Covid-19 by releasing a new song.  ‘We Wash Our Hands’ is accompanied by a film clip that teaches children how to wash their hands with soap correctly. Written and sung by The Mik Maks, ‘We Wash Our Hands’ seeks to educate young families around the world in an uplifting manner.  The Mik Maks are known universally for br...

There are 740,000 people employed in the hospitality sector across Australia. It is conservative to assume that 25% of that workforce will become unemployed. That will be an extra 185,000 people without jobs.  Less than a week into this health and economic crisis, significant hospitality businesses were already closing their doors. This last week, as bad as it has been, is only the beginning    CE...

They’re the unsung heroes of our webcam meetings, the pawfect 3pm procrastination cure and also thinking “y tf u home human?” Mark from Melbourne created the Instagram @dogsworkingfromhome to celebrate the four legged friends aka new work mates who are helping us stay sane as we WFH (work from home). Mark checked into the Departure Lounge to take us through how it all came about.  

Geelong locals are coming together in the most incredible ways to support each other, their community and their loved ones. But what you YOU doing to look after your mind? This is the most important thing.  It will help you do everything else with clarity, calmness and focus. Amarra Bowkett is the owner of The Well State.  She is a Wellness and Lifestyle Advisor. "There’s no doubt that we are livi...

In light of the escalating public health challenges communities are facing as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Senator Sarah Henderson is establishing a local COVID-19 Volunteer Connect initiative to link volunteers with anyone in our community who needs help.   In particular, people who are more vulnerable, including older Australians, those with chronic diseases, and those with a disability...

This week we chat about nutrition, outfits and treatments pre and post trek.

The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre (The SAFV Centre), in partnership Bethany Group and The City of Greater Geelong, with support from Victoria Police will hold a peaceful rally on Thursday 12 March 5.30pm in Johnstone Park, Geelong to shine a light on family violence. They are asking the Geelong community to come along and show your support to prevent family violence. This is an oppor...