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July 29, 2025
Push for preventative support for type 2 diabetes
DIETITIANS Australia wants to see a more proactive, preventative and early intervention approach in nutrition support for people at risk of type 2 diabetes. The...
July 28, 2025
Local charity named finalist in national award
AN OCEAN Grove organisation has made the list of national finalists in the 2025 HESTA Excellence Awards. Cherished Pets is one of three finalists in...
July 27, 2025
Nightjar reveals new look for summer
After 15 unforgettable summers under the stars, Nightjar is returning in 2026 with a bold new vision: Nightjar - The Summer Series. Long known for...
July 27, 2025
The untold story of Australian Soldiers
AN author's newly published book sheds light on how Australian prisoners of war broke out and became resistance fighters, double agents and spies during...
July 27, 2025
New exhibition creates comfort
WINTER in Geelong is about to get slightly warmer as Geelong Illustrators launch its Keepin' it Cosy exhibition on August 2. The exhibition is all...
July 27, 2025
Celebrating five decades of Richard Clapton
AUSTRALIAN musician Richard Clapton first landed on the music scene five decades ago with his debut album Prussian Blue, a milestone he is celebrating...
July 23, 2025
Mt Duneed fuels up with new servo
APCO has opened its doors at its new Mt Duneed location, featuring the new face of convenience and a first of its kind for...
July 23, 2025
Cottage by the Sea to host United Nations speaker
COTTAGE by the Sea's fundraising branch is offering the community the unique opportunity to hear from an Ocean Grove local and her work with...
July 23, 2025
Boost to the Bellarine’s live music scene
MUSICIANS, venues and festivals across Victoria will benefit from a $3 million boost to the industry, including those in the Geelong region. The Bellarine will...
July 22, 2025
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...
July 22, 2025
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...
July 21, 2025
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...
July 21, 2025
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,...
July 20, 2025
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,...
July 15, 2025
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...
July 14, 2025
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...
July 14, 2025
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...
July 13, 2025
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...
July 10, 2025
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...
July 10, 2025
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...
July 9, 2025
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...
July 8, 2025
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...
July 7, 2025
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...
July 6, 2025
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...
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