300 years of service recognised
LEOPOLD Fire Brigade's members and firefighting heroes were honoured at a recent ceremony with more than 300 combined years of service celebrated with service...
Play explores complexities
A dramatic and emotional production tackling abusive and manipulative relationships opens to audiences this month. Presented by the Geelong-based Someone New Theatre Company, Why They...
Portarlington Primary School celebrates 150 years
PORTARLINGTON Primary School has celebrated its 150-year birthday with festivities that bought past and present school community members come together. The celebration, held on October...
CFA fundraiser to mark the beginning of strawberry picking season
TUCKERBERRY Hill Farm will host a fundraiser in support of the volunteers of the CFA next month. The event has been timed to coincide with...
The art of the side hustle
The Torquay-based Little Pantry Project and its founder prove hustle culture is alive and well. For many of us, it's a dilemma as common as...
Labour of love
A new podcast series celebrating the glitz, glamour and innovation of classic Hollywood has launched online. Co-hosted by filmmaker and Torquay local Mia de Rauch,...
Film festival fosters local talent
The annual North Bellarine Film Festival will return for its seventh year next month and present a varied program of Australian and international films...
Community support needed to empower local artists
GEELONG Arts Centre is calling on the community to contribute to the support of young and emerging artists across the region. Its Church Giving Campaign...
For the love of art
THE Geelong Gallery has partnered with the Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society (ADFAS) Geelong to fund the conservation of several items in its...
Navy band heads port side
PORTARLINGTON Neighbourhood House is gearing up to again host the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Band for a community concert this month. The RAN Band has...
“Yes” campaigners vow to continue fighting for reconciliation
SUPPORTERS of a First Nations Voice to Parliament have been delivered a resounding defeat over the weekend with the majority of Australians voting against...
Gambling Harm Awareness Week a chance for conversation
WITH the spring racing carnival almost upon us, the community is being urged to talk about the harms associated with gambling. The theme of this...