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April 14, 2025
Free lessons offered to halt decline in kids’ swimming skills
THE City of Greater Geelong is offering free swimming lessons in an attempt to combat a decline in young children’s swimming skills. Research from Royal...
April 14, 2025
Desalinated water order to flow to Geelong
THE Victorian government has placed a 50 gigalitre water order at the Victorian Desalination Plant following the impacts of drying conditions. Announced on April 4...
April 13, 2025
New tobacco health warning welcomed by professionals
MANDATORY changes to Australia's tobacco products came into effect this month, a move welcomed by Quit and Cancer Council. Australia is now the second country...
April 13, 2025
Say hello to a new sauna experience
Nestled among the trees and surrounded by the sounds of crashing waves sits Hello Sauna, a hive of relaxation and rejuvenation on the Bellarine. Made...
April 10, 2025
Celebrating 80 years of service
FOR eight decades, the CFA has protected and serviced Victorians in times of emergency, a milestone the organisation celebrated last week. While volunteer brigades have...
April 9, 2025
Survey reveals insight into Geelong’s health
RESULTS from the 2024 Geelong Preventive Health Survey were released on Wednesday this week, revealing the health and wellbeing needs of the municipality. The findings,...
April 8, 2025
Local finalists announced in Victorian Sport Awards
THE 2024 Victorian Sport Awards have announced this year's finalists, including four locals from Geelong and Barwon Heads' Jakara Anthony. The annual awards recognise and...
April 6, 2025
Combining style and durability at Shine the Label
THE struggle of finding children's clothing with a balance of durability and design sparked a Torquay mum to start her own brand. Mum of three...
April 5, 2025
Golf day raises thousands for Geelong organisation
FUNDRAISING records were broken at the Curlewis Golf Course when the Ryan Gatgens Memorial Golf Day returned for a fifth year. Held on March 9,...
April 4, 2025
Heritage machinery on display
AN EMPTY paddock at Oneday Estate Winery will be transformed into a display of all things historic for the annual vintage machinery event next...
April 3, 2025
Improvements for Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale beaches
SOME of Victoria's best beaches, including those on the Bellarine, will undergo works to address erosion and improve beach access. Announced by Minister for Environment...
April 3, 2025
Calls to make anti-theft screws mandatory
IN RESPONSE to an increase in number plate thefts, RACV is calling on the Victorian government to mandate anti-theft screws in new and second-hand...
April 1, 2025
New bird observation point unveiled
BARWON River's new bird observation point in Ocean Grove is now officially open. The launch on Friday last week was also a celebration of the...
April 1, 2025
Funding clean energy for not-for-profit organisations
A GEELONG initiative is raising funds to provide interest-free loans to local not-for-profit organisations in an effort to help them overcome costs associated with...
March 30, 2025
Flower power for two local mums
A pop of colour and a floral aroma has bloomed in Mount Duneed where Abby and Selma Maric have transformed a humble shipping container...
March 30, 2025
genU celebrates diverse art
Geelong will host its largest exhibition for people with disability when artX Regional returns next week. Co-ordinated by genU, the exhibition features works from artists...
March 29, 2025
Father-daughter team take on firefighting championships
MEMBERS from fire brigades across Victoria will battle it out this at the Rural Juniors and Seniors State Championships, including a determined duo from...
March 28, 2025
Bellarine Historic Vehicle Club revs up
MEMBERS from the Bellarine Historic Vehicle Club will converge on Geelong Waterfront's Customs Lawn next weekend for the group's car display. The April 6 event...
March 27, 2025
Improving energy learning for early childhood educators
PARENTS for Climate have officially launched their own booklet to provide educators with tools to embed sustainability into early learning programs. The booklet, Energy Conservation and...
March 27, 2025
Shining a spotlight on the scallop fishing industry
MARITIME historian and film-maker Garry Kerr will present his documentary at the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum tomorrow (Saturday, March 29). The documentary, Scallop Fishing in Australia:...
March 27, 2025
Rotary conference lands in Torquay
ROTARIANS descended on the Surf Coast over the weekend for the Rotary 9780 District Conference in Torquay. Held from Friday last week to Sunday, the...
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...
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