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April 10, 2025

Celebrating 80 years of service

FOR eight decades, the CFA has protected and serviced Victorians in times of emergency, a milestone the organisation celebrated last week. While volunteer brigades have...

April 9, 2025

Survey reveals insight into Geelong’s health

RESULTS from the 2024 Geelong Preventive Health Survey were released on Wednesday this week, revealing the health and wellbeing needs of the municipality. The findings,...

April 8, 2025

Local finalists announced in Victorian Sport Awards

THE 2024 Victorian Sport Awards have announced this year's finalists, including four locals from Geelong and Barwon Heads' Jakara Anthony. The annual awards recognise and...

April 6, 2025

Combining style and durability at Shine the Label

THE struggle of finding children's clothing with a balance of durability and design sparked a Torquay mum to start her own brand. Mum of three...

April 5, 2025

Golf day raises thousands for Geelong organisation

FUNDRAISING records were broken at the Curlewis Golf Course when the Ryan Gatgens Memorial Golf Day returned for a fifth year. Held on March 9,...

April 4, 2025

Heritage machinery on display

AN EMPTY paddock at Oneday Estate Winery will be transformed into a display of all things historic for the annual vintage machinery event next...

April 3, 2025

Improvements for Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale beaches

SOME of Victoria's best beaches, including those on the Bellarine, will undergo works to address erosion and improve beach access. Announced by Minister for Environment...

April 3, 2025

Calls to make anti-theft screws mandatory

IN RESPONSE to an increase in number plate thefts, RACV is calling on the Victorian government to mandate anti-theft screws in new and second-hand...

April 1, 2025

New bird observation point unveiled

BARWON River's new bird observation point in Ocean Grove is now officially open. The launch on Friday last week was also a celebration of the...

April 1, 2025

Funding clean energy for not-for-profit organisations

A GEELONG initiative is raising funds to provide interest-free loans to local not-for-profit organisations in an effort to help them overcome costs associated with...

March 30, 2025

Flower power for two local mums

A pop of colour and a floral aroma has bloomed in Mount Duneed where Abby and Selma Maric have transformed a humble shipping container...

March 30, 2025

genU celebrates diverse art

Geelong will host its largest exhibition for people with disability when artX Regional returns next week. Co-ordinated by genU, the exhibition features works from artists...

March 29, 2025

Father-daughter team take on firefighting championships

MEMBERS from fire brigades across Victoria will battle it out this at the Rural Juniors and Seniors State Championships, including a determined duo from...

March 28, 2025

Bellarine Historic Vehicle Club revs up

MEMBERS from the Bellarine Historic Vehicle Club will converge on Geelong Waterfront's Customs Lawn next weekend for the group's car display. The April 6 event...

March 27, 2025

Improving energy learning for early childhood educators

PARENTS for Climate have officially launched their own booklet to provide educators with tools to embed sustainability into early learning programs. The booklet, Energy Conservation and...

March 27, 2025

Shining a spotlight on the scallop fishing industry

MARITIME historian and film-maker Garry Kerr will present his documentary at the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum tomorrow (Saturday, March 29). The documentary, Scallop Fishing in Australia:...

March 27, 2025

Rotary conference lands in Torquay

ROTARIANS descended on the Surf Coast over the weekend for the Rotary 9780 District Conference in Torquay. Held from Friday last week to Sunday, the...

March 26, 2025

Plan to shape Geelong’s policy about pets

THE City of Greater Geelong is calling on the community to have their say on the development of the Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP). All...

March 25, 2025

Gala to raise awareness for autism

CORE Autism and Disability Services will celebrate Autism Awareness Day with an inclusive gala on Wednesday, April 2. The inaugural event will feature speakers living...

March 23, 2025

Finding peace in the chaos of life

SURF COAST local Simon Taylor has a deep devotion for the art of Taichi and Qigong, a passion he's imparting upon others. The two ancient...

March 21, 2025

Funding announced for stage two of the Barwon Heads Road upgrade

THE Albanese Labor Government has announced an extra $68.2 million in funding for the second stage of the upgrade to Barwon Heads Road. These upgrades...

March 21, 2025

Ducks to race again in annual event

A WATERFALL of plastic ducks will descend from the Barwon Heads Footbridge over the Easter weekend as the annual Great Barwon River Duck Race...

March 20, 2025

Community support for business destroyed by fire

THE Portarlington community is rallying around business Pier Front Pizzeria after it was heavily damaged by a fire at the end of February. Fellow traders...

March 19, 2025

Grant to explore history of the Dell

BELLARINE sea glass artist Rebecca Campbell has received a City of Greater Geelong Clever and Creative Seed Grant to research the history of the...