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August 22, 2025
Searching for Victoria’s next Good Friday Appeal stars
THE Royal Children's Hospital is in the final days of its hunt for the faces of next year's Good Friday Appeal. These mini ambassadors share...
August 22, 2025
New artworks to be unveiled at Festival of Glass
FOR more than 15 years, the Festival of Glass has given artists the chance to exhibit their glass works, and this year is no...
August 21, 2025
Students explore school’s history ahead of 150th anniversary
AS BARWON Heads Primary School gears up for its 150th anniversary celebrations, students have been learning all about its history. In the classrooms, learning has...
August 19, 2025
The Good-er Life goes regional
AWARD-winning Australian musician Illy is taking his Good Life album on a regional tour, spanning 27 dates across the country. The Good-er Life tour comes...
August 18, 2025
Rebuilding lives with Hope Industries
THE Power in You Project is expanding its commitment to providing support and building connections with the introduction of Hope Industries. Officially launched last week,...
August 17, 2025
Working smoke alarm saves Bellarine resident
A BELLARINE man had a lucky escape when his home was engulfed by flames in Curlewis last month. A working smoke alarm saved the man's...
August 17, 2025
Dishing out real business talk
HOSTED by the Surf Coast Shire on August 25 at Samesyn Restaurant, "Crunch Time: Local Chefs talk waste, costs & what works" is designed...
August 15, 2025
Lighthouse opens its doors for international weekend
LOCALS and visitors will have the opportunity to explore the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse this weekend as part of International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend. Running across...
August 14, 2025
Fans queue for Guy Sebastian
HUNDREDS of fans lined up outside Geelong Arts Centre last night (Wednesday, August 13) to catch Guy Sebastian at his “Open Door Session.” The free...
August 14, 2025
Cliff collapse prompts closure at Addiscot Beach
GREAT Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) is advising people to keep clear of the Point Addiscot Beach (Jarosite Point) following a major...
August 14, 2025
Parents for Climate rally for 2035 target
PARENTS and children rallied at Ocean Grove main beach on Sunday to call on the federal government to adopt a science-based 2035 climate target. Led...
August 12, 2025
Cancer survivors can now donate blood sooner
THE Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has announced a change in donation rules, allowing more people to give blood and plasma. Under the new guidelines, people...
August 12, 2025
Barwon Coast upgrades electric fleet
BARWON Coast has expanded its fully electric fleet, with a new lawn mower helping maintain some of its public spaces. Not only is the lawn...
August 11, 2025
Hunt is on for 2026 faces of the Good Friday Appeal
THE Good Friday Appeal is on the hunt for families across Victoria as it launches its search for the 2026 Faces of the Appeal. Families...
August 11, 2025
Bringing perinatal support to Geelong
A LOCAL mum is on a mission to bring a perinatal mental health charity to the Geelong region in support of women on maternity...
August 11, 2025
Celebrating two decades of Awake is the New Sleep
Australian musician and actor Ben Lee is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Awake is the New Sleep by heading out on a national tour. Lee...
August 10, 2025
Book Week comes to life with new exhibition
QUEENSCLIFFE Neighbourhood House Gallery is hosting a special exhibition inspired by Book Week, featuring works from illustrators and school students. Inspired by Stories, A Special...
August 10, 2025
Runners lace up for Bellarine parkrun
FOR seven years Ocean Grove has held its 5km parkrun, a space where people can come together in a non-competitive environment. Over the years, the...
August 10, 2025
Drysdale upcycler gives vintage furniture a modern twist
FURNITURE often has a story to tell, especially when it has lived in a home for decades. Drysdale local Jacinta Osmond takes those pieces, upcycling,...
August 8, 2025
Guy Sebastian surprises Geelong with album release party
AUSTRALIAN musician Guy Sebastian is taking to the stage at Geelong Arts Centre with a free album release party on Wednesday, August 13. The ‘Open...
August 8, 2025
Wylie fundraises for world tour dream
JAN Juc local and surfer Tully Wylie is on a mission to qualify for the World Tour in 2026 and is calling on the...
August 7, 2025
APCO superheroes fuel record‑breaking generosity
THE APCO Foundation's recent Giving Day was the most successful yet, smashing records and bringing communities together in support of others. Held on July 29, the...
August 6, 2025
Award-winning artist to exhibit at Aireys Inlet
AWARD-WINNING artist Craig Davy has chosen the Eagles Nest Gallery for his first exhibition on the Surf Coast. The exhibition, At First Light, is made...
August 5, 2025
Grants to drive dementia awareness in diverse communities
Up to $30,000 in one-off payments will be available for community organisations to build awareness around dementia with the launch of the 2025 Diversity...
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