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May 28, 2025
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum seeks support
A DROP in tourism numbers and no allocated funding in the Borough of Queenscliffe draft budget has led the Queencliffe Maritime Museum to call...
May 26, 2025
Fisheries petition tabled
A PETITION aiming to stop proposed cuts to the Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) has landed in Parliament. Victorian Liberal Party deputy leader Sam Groth tabled...
May 26, 2025
Portarlington Golf Club opens Community Fund
PORTARLINGTON Golf Club has opened applications to this year's Community Contribution Fund. Not-for-profit community and sporting organisations within the City of Greater Geelong and Northern...
May 26, 2025
RSPCA warns of horse crisis
THE RSPCA is calling on horse owners to ensure they are prepared with enough food and water for their animals as rainfall declines and...
May 25, 2025
The end of the beginning for Russell Morris
AUSTRALIAN musician Russell Morris has been a constant on the music scene for 58 years and after almost six decades, he is taking a...
May 21, 2025
Local groups share in Coastcare Victoria Community Grants
THE Victorian government has announced the recipients of this year's Coastcare Victoria Community Grants Program. A total of 27 grants were awarded to coastal volunteer...
May 21, 2025
EPA issues burn-off warning
THE Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is warning the community against mixing their prunings and felled timber with other waste when burning off. With the weather...
May 20, 2025
Around the Bay gears up
THIS year's United Energy Around the Bay officially launched this week as it partners with Maddie Riewoldt's Vision. Three-time Grand Tour stage winner and Hendry's...
May 19, 2025
Tips to protect your home while you’re away
AS WINTER starts to approach and locals are heading north for the warmer weather, Neighbourhood Watch is encouraging people to ensure their home is...
May 18, 2025
Surge Productions makes its mark
THREE broadcast industry experts with a combined 30 years of experience have brought their talents together in a company poised to deliver high-quality content. Chris...
May 18, 2025
Three decades of international partnership
GEELONG Christian College Geelong and Indonesian school SMAN 2 Mataram have celebrated three decades of partnership with a recent student visit. Starting in April, 18...
May 18, 2025
Making a plan during Palliative Care Week
ADVANCE Care Planning Australia is calling on people to consider their future health care and quality end of life as the country marks National...
May 16, 2025
At The Heads to stage final fling before renovations
A LOCAL Barwon Heads restaurant is staging one last event before closing its doors next month to undergo renovations. At The Heads will host a...
May 15, 2025
Sail Bellarine hailed a success
MORE than 80 boats took to the water for the annual Sail Bellarine Regatta at Indented Head earlier this month. Run on May 3 and May...
May 13, 2025
Early, severe flu season prompts vaccination encouragement
ALMOST three million Australians living with asthma are being encouraged to get the flu vaccine now and not delay ahead of a predicted early...
May 12, 2025
Pet food donation relief
THANKS to the generosity of the community, a local Geelong charity has donated 250kg of pet food to Uniting Emergency Relief. Don't Forget My Pet...
May 11, 2025
Chic decor, quality service pops in
Portarlington's newest gem is pouring out wine and quality time as two local residents open the doors on their passion project. With shared backgrounds in...
May 11, 2025
Cats earn huge victory
GEELONG is fresh off the back of a thrilling three-point victory over the then ladder-leading Magpies, solidying its position in the top eight on...
May 7, 2025
Event celebrates a century of Ford
THE City of Greater Geelong has announced it will host a special free event to celebrate Ford Australia's centenary. The US-founded marque started its Australian...
May 7, 2025
Cystic fibrosis treatment advances
AS the cystic fibrosis (CF) community enters its awareness month, it is also celebrating a major treatment milestone. About 4,000 Australians suffer from the disease,...
May 4, 2025
Young passion takes to the stage
TORQUAY local Maddie Swan will bring the stage to life later this month with an electrifying performance in Geelong Lyric Theatre Society's coming production...
May 4, 2025
Bellarine garden blooms
BELLARINE local Chris Edwards was homeless with her two-and-a-half-year-old daughter and her cat when she moved into public housing. Living in public housing for 30...
May 4, 2025
Fashion for a purpose raises thousands
FASHION for a cause took to the runway in Barwon Heads over the weekend in support of local organisation the Empowerment Challenge Geelong. Orgnaised by...
May 3, 2025
Collage collation delights
A BAKER'S dozen of local Bellarine artists have teamed up to deliver this year's Collage Collation exhibition. Run by the House Gallery at Queenscliffe Neighbourhood...
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