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June 18, 2025
Applications open for Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program
APPLICATIONS are now open for the 2025-26 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) with an additional $15 million added to the available funding. The annual...
June 16, 2025
Barwon Heads & District Pony Club moves forward with rejuvenation works
A GOFUNDME started in October last year by the Barwon Heads and District Pony Club has allowed them to complete the first upgrade in...
June 15, 2025
The Angels go for broke
FOR more than five decades, Aussie band the Angels have toured the world, produced several hits and after celebrating their 50th anniversary last year,...
June 10, 2025
Corangamite CMA commits to meaningful reconciliation
CORANGAMITE Catchment Management Authority (CMA) will develop its first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), aligning with this year's National Reconciliation Week. Running from May 27 to...
June 10, 2025
Drawing tourists in for winter
AS WINTER arrives and communities farewell the warmer weather, Tourism Greater Geelong and the Bellarine (TGGB) is on a mission to drive awareness and...
June 8, 2025
Finding peace in a paintbrush
Geelong resident Sally Herbert leads a busy lifestyle working as a paediatric nurse, disability worker, school nurse and a mum of three boys. Among that...
June 8, 2025
Geelong Arts Centre fuels artistic support
THE Geelong Arts Centre is on the hunt for two new Associate Artists who need the time, space and resources to bring a new...
June 8, 2025
GAWS launches Winter Appeal
THE Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) is calling for support as it launches its winter fundraising campaign. Funds raised from the appeal will go towards...
June 8, 2025
Diesel to rock Barwon Heads by request
WITH a career that spans more than three decades, Mark Lizotte, better known as Diesel, has got some hits under his belt. The American-born,...
June 8, 2025
Local lifesavers to compete against California’s best
TWO Torquay surf lifesavers and a local coach are part of the 13-person team heading to complete against California's top lifeguards next month. The coming...
June 5, 2025
Call for blood donations as supply drops
Lifeblood is calling on Victorians to roll up their sleeves and give blood to meet patient demand as levels drop. About 9,500 donations of O...
June 5, 2025
Police to target road safety this weekend
VICTORIA Police are warning road users to take care when travelling this long weekend as a statewide policing operation rolls out. Aimed at reducing trauma...
June 4, 2025
genU celebrates volunteers
GENU has celebrated its volunteers and their impact on communities across the Barwon region. As part of National Volunteer Week, which runs from May 19...
June 3, 2025
New book helps kids wind down and sleep peacefully
A pair of Geelong locals have banded together with the goal of supporting children with emotional regulation and bedtime challenges through the release of...
June 3, 2025
I’m Not Proud to deliver laughs in Geelong
AUSTRALIAN comedian Tommy Little is hitting the touring circuit this year with a new stand-up show titled I’m Not Proud. The comedian and radio presenter...
June 2, 2025
Local highway patrol officer awarded Dr John Birrell Award
THE Rotary Clubs of Bellarine North and Bayside Geelong have hosted this year's Dr John Birrell Road Safety Practitioner of the Year Awards. Held in...
June 2, 2025
Barwon Coast recognises volunteer impact
BARWON Coast last week recognised its volunteers for their contribution to the health, safety and enjoyment of the Barwon Coast. Held on May 20 as...
June 1, 2025
Hand-crafted creations
A high school hobby of creating beaded jewellery has led one local down a path of creation and craftsmanship. Bree Timmins created BLT Jewellery, named...
June 1, 2025
Recycled art to shine in Queenscliff
Artworks made of recycled materials will don the walls at Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House when Artfully Repurposed returns this year. Officially opening next month, the exhibition...
May 29, 2025
Premier’s visit announces support for food relief
VICTORIAN Premier Jacinta Allen visited Geelong Foodshare on Friday last week to announce a boost to food relief and a power saving bonus. The 2025-26...
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...
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