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April 16, 2024

Booming tourism season

TOURISM in Victoria hit a record high in 2023 with $37.8 billion being spent in the state. The latest data from the TRA's National and...

April 14, 2024

Local artist wins at artX Regional 2024

The winner of the artX Regional 2024 trophy has been announced. The exhibition is coordinated by genU and features artworks from those who identify as...

April 13, 2024

Annual Grapest Run returns

THE annual Grapest run will return to the award winning Leura Park Estate in Curlewis on April 20. Participants will have the choice of running...

April 13, 2024

Great food at a restaurant that’s doing more

In 2023 Torquay's Samesyn owner Graham Jefferies closed the restaurant's doors, taking time to transform its look and focus and reopen as Samesyn 2.0. The...

April 12, 2024

Business growth through sport at the Geelong Racing Club

Together with the Geelong Racing Club, Geelong Chamber of Commerce will host a 'Business Growth Through Sport' event on April 24. The event is a...

April 11, 2024

Simply Brill at the Geelong Arts Centre

Simply Brill is coming to the Geelong Arts Centre as part of its Delightful Days and Matinees program. Amelia Ryan, Michaela Burger and Michael Griffiths...

April 11, 2024

Ash Grunwald brings his national tour to Geelong

Australian blues musician Ash Grunwald released his new single Life Without You earlier this year to coincide with his current national tour. Life Without You...

April 8, 2024

Irish music, dance heads to Queenscliff

THE annual Queenscliff Irish Dance and Music weekend is returning to the region during the last week of the school holidays. The weekend events run...

April 6, 2024

A new way of learning with EQ Leaders

A Little River-based company is using horses to help develop the skills and mindset of executive and senior-level management. Emma Costin was inspired to start...

April 4, 2024

Andy Golledge Band is young, dumb and wild

Australian country performers The Andy Golledge Band are starting their Young, Dumb & Wild album tour this month, performing eight shows around the country....

March 31, 2024

Feed Me host charity dinner

LOCAL organisation Feed Me hosted their Charity Dinner at Flying Brick earlier this month. The money raised will go to supporting Feed Me's services across...

March 31, 2024

Point Lonsdale Probus Club president announced

A NEW Probus Club has been formed in Point Lonsdale following their initial meeting on March 7. The purpose of the inaugural meeting was to...

March 30, 2024

Extraordinary music coming to Queenscliff

The Easter Festival of Extraordinary Music is coming to Queenscliff tomorrow (Saturday, March 30). The festival will bring together and showcase the talents of Kylie...

March 30, 2024

Trekking through the Kokoda Trail

Peter Condon is the founder of Kokoda Courage, a company he started in 2007 that takes groups of people through Papua New Guinea's Kokoda...

March 29, 2024

Easter Saturday at the Amazing Mill Markets

GEELONG'S Amazing Mill Markets are holding an Easter Extravaganza tomorrow (Saturday, March 30). The free community event provides entertainment for the whole family, with a...

March 29, 2024

Fitness and fundraising come together at the Surf Coast Trek

THE Surf Coast Trek is returning to the Geelong region for its ninth year on Saturday April 13. Since 2016, the event has been an...

March 29, 2024

Give Geelong Appeal raises $105,000 for local community

THIS year's week-long appeal for the Give Where You Live Foundation came to an end on Friday last we. The appeal saw $105,000 raised for...

March 28, 2024

The Smith Street Band celebrate 15 years with a Torquay show.

The Smith Street band are currently performing a string of shows to celebrating their 15 years together. The band will bring their anniversary tour to...

March 28, 2024

The Blues Train announces October shows

THE Blues Train has announced its schedule for October as the rolling music venue celebrates its 30th anniversary. These shows will be the first for...

March 28, 2024

Entertainment at the Potato Shed

NOW that the weather is decidedly cooler, what better time to book tickets to see some exhilarating performances at the Potato Shed? Get ready to...

March 26, 2024

Container Deposit Scheme point opens in Drysdale

GREATER Geelong has received another Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) refund point. The new machine is located at the Drysdale Bowling and Croquet Club, making this...

March 20, 2024

Surfing trio stars in new documentary

The Trilogy: New Wave documentary tells the story of three professional surfers trying to balance their careers with friendships and a desire to rediscover...

March 17, 2024

Helping First Nations businesses get started

Bek Lasky has a passion for helping others, with a strong focus on First Nations communities. The Wakaya woman was born and raised on Wadarurrung...

March 16, 2024

A passion for business and entrepreneurship

Bek Lasky has a passion for helping others, with a strong focus on First Nations communities. The Wakaya woman was born and raised on Wadarurrung...