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March 13, 2024
Piles of rubbish collected by Friends of the Barwon
FRIENDS of The Barwon (FOTB) spent last Sunday picking up rubbish for Clean Up Australia Day. More than 20 volunteers cleaned up under the Ceres...
March 10, 2024
New Probus club headed for Point Lonsdale
A PROBUS Club could be opening soon in Point Lonsdale, with the initial meeting being held on Thursday, March 7. Probus memberships are open to...
March 9, 2024
Standing out and making a statement
Geraldine Carey and Claudine Calliebot are over-60 fashionistas with their own online clothing business in Geelong. Geraldine Australia started four years ago, defying fashion norms,...
March 8, 2024
Celebrating International Women’s Day in the community
TODAY (Friday, March 8) is International Women's Day, a day to celebrate achievements, raise awareness about discrimination and take action to drive gender equality. The...
March 8, 2024
Jump on board a Docklands Discovery Cruise
IMAGINE floating through some of Melbourne's most historic waterways as you're sipping on a wine or beer listening to live historical commentary along the...
March 8, 2024
Providing quality home designs to the community
With a new display home in Leopold, G.J. Gardner Homes continues to provide quality home designs to the community. For many, deciding to build can...
March 6, 2024
Torquay Troupe unleashes theatrical magic
In the heart of Torquay, the stage comes alive with a burst of energy and a touch of canine charm as Torquay Theatre Troupe takes...
March 6, 2024
Jessica Mauboy tours new album
Australian musician Jessica Mauboy is bringing her fifth studio album Yours Forever to Geelong. Mauboy will tour regional and metro cities across 23 dates, heading...
March 6, 2024
Race meet to celebrate St Patrick’s Day
GET ready for a day filled with fun and excitement at the Geelong St Pat's Cup Day, coming up on March 16 at the...
March 6, 2024
Three-day festival returns to Aireys Inlet
THE countdown is on for the 2024 Aireys Inlet Music Festival, returning with its most diverse line-up of musicians yet. The festival is set to...
March 4, 2024
Raising awareness for endometriosis in March
March is endometriosis awareness month, a time to increase understanding of the disease and raise awareness for those who are impacted. Endometrioses affects one in...
March 2, 2024
Fawkes goes back-to-back at Barwon Heads Triathlon
DAVID Fawkes has taken out the Barwon Heads Triathlon, winning the race for a second year in a row. The annual event saw a record...
March 1, 2024
Lego explores the sea at coming Hive Gallery group exhibition
BARWON Heads artist Sophia Legoe has reignited her passion for art as her children have grown. With a studio overlooking the Barwon River, Legoe is...
March 1, 2024
Clearing the regions of rubbish on Clean Up Australia Day
CLEAN Up Australia Day events will take place across the Geelong, Surf Coast and Bellarine communities this Sunday, March 3, as the community comes...
March 1, 2024
Indian cuisine heads to Portarlington with HelloFoody
SMOOTH creamy butter chicken, slow-cooked tender lamb rogan josh, and freshly baked naan breads are just some of the authentic Indian dishes now available...
February 29, 2024
Special guest joins Give Geelong Breakfast
THE Give Geelong Breakfast returns in 2024 with a special guest set to join the event later this month. The event is part of the...
February 29, 2024
Steve Poltz set to play at The Sound Doctor
Musicians will take the stage in Anglesea at The Sound Doctor for another year of music, with the opening weekend featuring Steve Poltz and...
February 27, 2024
Total Fire Ban issued for Geelong region.
WITH "catastrophic" and "extreme" weather conditions expected for tomorrow (Wednesday, February 28), a Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Central (including...
February 27, 2024
Barwon Water launch new washing machine rebate program
BARWON Water have introduced their new WaterSmart Washing Machine Rebate program. Applications are open now and are available for Barwon Water's residential customers, aimed at...
February 27, 2024
Clean up Edwards Point Beach
ST LEONARDS volunteer group Friends of Edwards Point are holding a clean-up day next month. The group is cleaning up the Edwards Point Beach, removing...
February 24, 2024
Barwon Heads Triathlon returns for ninth year
THE annual Barwon Heads Triathlon will return for its ninth year this Sunday, February 25. This event is a fun triathlon with a shortened course,...
February 22, 2024
Boom Crash Opera, 1927 to rock Geelong
Boom Crash Opera and 1927 are joining forces to showcase their music with the Best Things Tour. The performances will see the two Australian bands...
February 20, 2024
Fire conditions monitored as rainfall decreases
FOREST Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) is keeping a close eye on fire conditions in the area as the end of summer nears. FFMVic Otway District...
February 16, 2024
Swimmers conquer The Rip
The Rip Swim held their 10th annual event last Saturday with 104 participants completing the open water challenge. The water was about 17 degrees Celsius...
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