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July 22, 2025

Country music heads to Torquay

Nashville country musician Jackson Dean is heading down under for his On The Back of My Dreams world tour with performances across metro and...

July 22, 2025

Improving the mental health of Geelong locals

The City of Greater Geelong is calling for community members to shine a light on the drivers of loneliness and isolation in the region. In...

July 21, 2025

Applications open for child protection jobs

APPLICATIONS for the 2026 Child Protection Employment Program (CPEP) are now open as the initiative returns for its 10th year. People studying a social work,...

July 21, 2025

Geelong projects reach international audience

TWO Geelong design projects are on show in France and Portugal, showcasing local innovation and creativity on the world stage. The Dell Eco Reef, an...

July 20, 2025

Inspiring writing for 11 years

For more than a decade, Pearl Wilson and Jenny Macaulay have come together to organise Midwinter Words, an annual literary weekend on the Bellarine,...

July 15, 2025

Riding the waves of a sea change

Journalist Kate Halfpenny has spent decades telling the stories of others, now she's penned a memoir about her own life. Boogie Wonderland is the writer's...

July 14, 2025

Test for bowel cancer before it’s too late

A RECENT study from Deakin University's Institute for Health Transformation (IHT) has prompted Cancer Council Victoria to urge people not to ignore cancer symptoms. The...

July 14, 2025

Bellarine Police Station welcomes new officer in charge

BELLARINE Police Station has a new officer in charge, with Senior Sergeant Dean Parello taking the reins. Sgt Parello joined the force in 1990 as...

July 13, 2025

A passion with a purpose

Hailing from the US, Surf Coast photographer Leslie Carvitto's love for documenting things started at a young age and has blossomed into a career...

July 10, 2025

Sub-Antarctic fur seal rescued from bluff

A SUB-ANTARCTIC fur seal that made its way to the Barwon Bluff last week required a team effort to get back in the water. The...

July 10, 2025

Battle of the states

JUNIOR AFL players from New South Wales are making their way across the border for a State of Origin-style game, in support of Sudden...

July 9, 2025

Nature strip gardening buzz

ROTARIANS from four different clubs around Geelong are banding together to transform nature strips from pieces of grass to pollinator pathways. Rotary secured a community...

July 8, 2025

Whisky and fire on the Bellarine

THE Bellarine Distillery is turning up the heat next weekend when its annual Whisky and Fire night returns. To be held on July 12, the...

July 7, 2025

Aussies behind in planning for their future

AUSTRALIANS are being encouraged to plan for their future as research reveals there is a lack of preparation for medical decisions across the country. The...

July 6, 2025

NAIDOC projections to light up City Hall

THE works of seven local First Nations artists are lighting up City Hall in celebration of NAIDOC Week. Running from Monday, July 6 to July...

July 6, 2025

Driving Hope hits the road

WOMEN in Trucking Australia (WiTA) is encouraging the trucking community to climb on board as it partners with River's Gift to shine a light...

July 4, 2025

Region shines at Master Builders awards

MASTER Builders Victoria (MBV) has crowned the building industry's best with a celebration at RACV Torquay Resort. Local businesses from around the region took out...

July 2, 2025

Dementia support demand rises

AS the number of Australians living with dementia continues to rise, so does the amount of people reaching out for care and support. By the...

July 1, 2025

Getting the inside mail on Ocean Grove Delivery Centre

FROM standard letters through to online shopping orders, the team at Ocean Grove Delivery Centre are busy ensuring residents on the Bellarine receive their...

June 30, 2025

Parks Victoria offers ranger positions across the state

PARKS Victoria is offering 12 new ranges the opportunity to work at the forefront of outdoor recreation and conservation as the organisation searches for...

June 30, 2025

Feedback sought on city’s draft Outdoor Dining Guidelines

THE City of Greater Geelong has opened public consultation on its Draft Outdoor Dining Guidelines. The guidelines aim to provide a clear direction on alfresco...

June 29, 2025

Melbourne Ska Orchestra embarks on global tour

Melbourne Ska Orchestra is returning to the stages across the world with a new tour The Ballad of Monte Loco featuring new music. The band...

June 29, 2025

Torquay salon fights waste

BETWEEN the countless foils and stylish cuts, the waste produced by hair salons can be significant, although one Torquay business is fighting back and...

June 29, 2025

Ballet masterclass takes flight in Geelong

STUDENTS from the Geelong Ballet Centre were treated to a masterclass in the art when the Telstra Let's Dance initiative rolled into the region...