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March 26, 2025
Plan to shape Geelong’s policy about pets
THE City of Greater Geelong is calling on the community to have their say on the development of the Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP). All...
March 25, 2025
Gala to raise awareness for autism
CORE Autism and Disability Services will celebrate Autism Awareness Day with an inclusive gala on Wednesday, April 2. The inaugural event will feature speakers living...
March 23, 2025
Finding peace in the chaos of life
SURF COAST local Simon Taylor has a deep devotion for the art of Taichi and Qigong, a passion he's imparting upon others. The two ancient...
March 21, 2025
Funding announced for stage two of the Barwon Heads Road upgrade
THE Albanese Labor Government has announced an extra $68.2 million in funding for the second stage of the upgrade to Barwon Heads Road. These upgrades...
March 21, 2025
Ducks to race again in annual event
A WATERFALL of plastic ducks will descend from the Barwon Heads Footbridge over the Easter weekend as the annual Great Barwon River Duck Race...
March 20, 2025
Community support for business destroyed by fire
THE Portarlington community is rallying around business Pier Front Pizzeria after it was heavily damaged by a fire at the end of February. Fellow traders...
March 19, 2025
Geelong celebrates women
THE region has celebrated the contributions and leadership of women across the City of Greater Geelong as part of International Women's Day. Twenty-two women were...
March 19, 2025
Grant to explore history of the Dell
BELLARINE sea glass artist Rebecca Campbell has received a City of Greater Geelong Clever and Creative Seed Grant to research the history of the...
March 19, 2025
Victoria’s SES marks 50 years of dedicated service
THE Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) has reached a major milestone and is celebrating five decades of providing critical emergency assistance across the state. The...
March 18, 2025
Surf Coast students to perform at Top Class music event
FIVE students from across the Surf Coast will perform at the Top Class Music Showcase as part of the VCAA Season of Excellence annual...
March 18, 2025
Nominations open for Victorian Protecting Children Awards
NOMINATIONS are open for the 2025 Victorian Protecting Children Awards, recognising people dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children, young...
March 16, 2025
Hundreds turn out for memorial golf day
HUNDREDS gathered at the Curlewis Golf Club on Sunday for the fifth annual Ryan Gatgens Memorial Golf Day. While a full field of golfers made...
March 14, 2025
Women acknowledged and celebrated across the Bellarine
THE Northern Bellarine's 10th International Women's Day Celebration attracted a sold-out crowd at its afternoon tea event last week. Held at Scotchamns Hill Winery, the...
March 12, 2025
Increased fire risk for parts of Victoria throughout Autumn
THE Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Autumn has been released, indicating an increased risk of fire for parts of the state, including western and...
March 11, 2025
Fighting cancer with morning tea
CANCER Council is encouraging the community to get their friends, family and workmates together as it opens registrations for Australia's Biggest Morning Tea 2025. The...
March 10, 2025
Feedback sought for foreshore’s Master Plan
LOCALS, visitors and stakeholders are invited to have their say on the future of the Barwon Coast Foreshore as community consultation begins. Participants will have...
March 9, 2025
Portrait Prize presents opportunity
ONE of Australia's leading portrait photography events has opened submissions for its annual Geelong Photography Portrait Prize. Run by Liminal Gallery and Lab in Geelong,...
March 8, 2025
Ryan Gatgens Memorial Golf tournament returns
ORGANISERS of the Ryan Gatgens Memorial Golf Day are hoping to bring families together as the annual event returns for its fifth year this...
March 7, 2025
Festival to offer sporting activities galore
KARDINIA Park will be a hive of activity tonight (Friday, March 7) as the Festival of Sport returns. Kicking off the long weekend, the free...
February 19, 2025
Ziggy Alberts adds Barwon Heads show to tour
Musician Ziggy Alberts is just one week away from dropping his seventh studio album, New Love, and has added four regional dates to his...
February 19, 2025
Defibrillator enhances safety at local sporting club
DRYSDALE Clifton Springs Pickleball Club have improved their safety measures thanks to a recent Victorian sporting grant. Through the $1,000 grant, the Bellarine club partially...
February 17, 2025
Bellarine residents drive road improvements
TWO streets on the Bellarine Peninsula have received support from the City of Greater Geelong to fund partial road construction and sealing works. Councillors voted...
February 16, 2025
A hub of wellness and community
Stemming from a journey of health and wellness, Tyson Yilmaz and Lauren Hoseason along with brothers Cam and Ben Mcintosh ventured into creating a...
February 14, 2025
Favourable conditions for this year’s Wreck2Reef
CALM conditions greeted competitors at this year's Wreck2Reef Open Water Swim as they plunged into the water at Half Moon Bay on Saturday. Organised annually...
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