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June 28, 2025
Matchday magic up for grabs
THE Gordon TAFE is partnering with the Geelong Cats to offer previous students the chance for an unforgettable AFL matchday experience. Those who have studied...
June 28, 2025
Local winners in Victorian Architecture Awards
PROJECTS from across the Geelong and Surf Coast have taken out top honours in this year’s Victorian Architecture Awards. Part of the Australian Institute of...
June 27, 2025
Charlemont Rise Shopping Centre officially opens
THE Charlemont Rise Shopping Centre opened its doors at the weekend, welcoming the community into the space. The Woolworths supermarket held its official opening on...
June 27, 2025
Barwon Coast to celebrate NAIDOC at sunrise
BARWON Coast is inviting the community to walk together for a sunrise celebration this NAIDOC Week. The family-friendly event will take place with the Wadawurrung Traditional...
June 26, 2025
Victoria’s newest prison officially opens
THE Western Plains Correctional Centre in Lara was finally officially opened today (Thursday, June 26) and will accept its first inmates within a week. Prisoners...
June 26, 2025
Inaugural disability expo hailed a success
HUNDREDS of people descended on the Geelong West Town Hall last Friday (June 20) for Disability Events Community's inaugural Geelong expo. The free expo was...
June 25, 2025
Geelong animals feel the chill
AS WINTER takes full effect across the region the animals in care at the Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) are also feeling the cold. The...
June 23, 2025
Inspiring change one bucket at a time
A POINT Londsdale family of five are on a mission to reduce the amount of food waste heading to landfill, starting their own community...
June 23, 2025
Check in with your heaLth this winter
Winter has landed and Ambulance Victoria (AV) is urging people to look after their health, check in on the vulnerable and get vaccinated. As the...
June 23, 2025
Decline in letters behind Australia Post’s letterbox removals
THE number of letters being posted around the country is on the decline, with Australia Post making the decision to remove some of its...
June 22, 2025
A menu full of stories
Kiem Ho is the co-owner and head chef of Kiem's Dining, where he blends modern Asian cuisine with stories of his culture and upbringing. Ho...
June 22, 2025
Third petition launched in the fight to keep Fisheries officers
A THIRD petition has been launched as groups and organisations fight the proposed cuts to Victorian Fisheries Authority's frontline workers. The latest petition was started...
June 22, 2025
Young, fun and ready to entertain
HIGH-ENERGY shenanigans, glitz and glamour will explode onto stages across the country when cabaret star Hans heads off on tour. The Berlin-born talent’s Hans: Young...
June 21, 2025
From cooking with gas to electric
THE Drysdale community is invited to learn all about the health risks of gas heating and cooking at an upcoming health talk and cooking...
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
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 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 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
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 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
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
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...
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