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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...