Why dont people in Geelong turn their headlights on when driving in torrential rain, whats the benefit.

Not Geelong specific and I am a simple man but l love watching people who have reverse parked at a shopping centre and realise that they have backed up to a wall, post, another car or garden bed and can’t get behind their car to load their groceries in. Seeing someone standing in a garden bed trying to stop their trolley rolling down the footpath makes me smile. Also because I am a hypocrite l have done it myself

the parking is no longer free for the first 2 hours? am i doing something wrong?

I’m craving a rich velvety dark hot chocolate in this weather- anyone knows a good place??

Hi everyone! Sorry if this is the wrong place to post, I don't post often. I’m (20yr NB) looking for some advice on making friends, joining clubs, or finding some new hobbies around Geelong.

I’ve been feeling pretty isolated for a while. I lost most of my social life during high school after developing chronic fatigue syndrome following COVID, which meant I was mostly housebound/bedbound for a couple of years. I’ve improved a lot since then, but rebuilding a social circle has been harder than I expected. I’m also feeling quite bored and would like to do something new.

I’ve been studying a BA/BSc at Deakin for the last couple of years, but I haven’t really managed to make close friends. I’ve tried joining some uni clubs, but Waurn Ponds feels pretty quiet outside of classes. I’m considering travelling to Burwood more often in order to make some friends as they seem to have very active clubs, but I’d also love to find things closer to home.

Before getting sick I was pretty active, so I’m looking to slowly get back into that kind of lifestyle and try some new things.

A bit about me:

• Live near Geelong Waterfront.
• Studying Arts/Science at Deakin (thinking of studying Masters of Teaching)
• Interested in cooking, music, movies (especially SciFi), swimming, hiking/walking, DnD and politics (don’t worry, I’m friendly and enjoy talking across the aisle).
• I’d love to try something social like a team sport (although I have never played a team sport before), sailing, flying, or a hiking group. I’m considering joining the Geelong yacht club to do a course in order to meet others/gain a new skill.

I’d really like to find a community where I can feel like I belong and make some genuine friendships.

Does anyone have advice for making friends, or recommendations for clubs, sports, volunteering, classes, or social groups around Geelong? Or if anyone is also looking for new friends, I’d be happy to grab a coffee sometime! Happy to meet up with people from all ages, I'm not picky :)

I'm going to be relocating to Geelong soon and had a quick question about the local setup. Are there any local clinic or pharmacies in Geelong that regularly keep stock for eScripts?

I can get it delivered from my current clinic but I would like to switch to a local one if is there any chance.

Thanks!