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January 2, 2020
Holiday hub: lots of fun for kids and adults at Leopold Library
THE Leopold Library will be a hive of activity during the school holidays, with a schedule of events planned for both the young and...
January 2, 2020
Power of pink to go on patrol
FOR the fifth consecutive year, Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale surf life saving clubs are inviting members to their annual Pink Zinc Patrol, taking...
January 2, 2020
The boys light up on the Bellarine
THEY may not have gone ‘the full Griswald’ with their Christmas displays, but there were plenty of memorable lighting shows decorating homes around the...
January 2, 2020
Toasting 10 years of Nightjar
WHEN the community gathers in Torquay and Geelong for the annual Nightjar Festival, a sense of connection can be felt by even the most...
January 2, 2020
Start 2020 right using tips from VicHealth
VicHealth has compiled a list of top tips to help people maintain their health and wellbeing goals during the New Year holiday season. The...
January 2, 2020
Beach House re-opens
A HISTORICALLY significant building situated on Geelong’s waterfront has undergone an exciting transformation, with its completion adding a new café to the city’s food...
January 2, 2020
Community spirit sees GRLC achieve new record
FORGETFUL Geelong library members are being forgiven for their shortcomings between November and December, with all fines waived in return for the donation of...
January 2, 2020
Evolve your business with help from Evan Crick
EVAN Crick’s knowledge of business has seen him achieve many accolades in his life – the most noteworthy being his establishment of Mitre 10...
January 2, 2020
City’s school holiday program has something for everyone
The City of Greater Geelong is offering a raft of free and paid activities throughout the summer school holidays. Libraries across the region are...
January 2, 2020
Colouring the coast with AAH
Buzzing creatives will have the chance to put their imaginations to the test this month at Anglesea Art House. The 35th Kids Art Bash...
January 2, 2020
Natural world takes spotlight at NWM
Stunning photos of wildlife that have been captured by leading photographers around the world are now on display at the National Wool Museum. On...
January 2, 2020
Geelong will rock you
The who’s who of local rock and roll will throw on their best dancing shoes for the 20th annual Geelong Jukebox Rockers festival this...
December 29, 2019
Falls Festival cancelled due to extreme weather conditions
THE 2019 Falls Festival in Lorne has been cut short due to predicted extreme weather conditions forecast for tomorrow (Monday, December 30) in the...
December 24, 2019
Community run for a community cause
More than 1,200 runners and walkers are expected to participate in the Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run this February to speak out against bullying....
December 24, 2019
When art meets learning
STUDENTS from Geelong will have their nature inspired artworks displayed during a week-long exhibition at the National Wool Museum this March. The City of Greater...
December 24, 2019
Brainy idea delivers scientific breakthrough
A SENIOR lecturer from Deakin’s School of Medicine has been instrumental in discovering a ground-breaking method to implant healthy stem cells into the brain. Dr...
December 24, 2019
Boss Burger’s finger licking chicken tops the global delivery chart
Geelong has come out of this year’s Deliveroo 100 report as the Steven Bradbury of the international race, with a menu item from Boss...
December 23, 2019
Santa Run to stop in Ocean Grove on Christmas Eve
THE Ocean Grove Fire Brigade will again be rolling out on Christmas Eve with a very special passenger on board. Santa, the fire truck and...
December 19, 2019
Arlenis Sierra saddles up for back-to-back wins in Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race
CUBAN cyclist Arlenis Sierra says it’s an honour to return to Geelong and the Surf Coast as she sets out to defend her crown...
December 18, 2019
Leopold Primary School unveils multimillion-dollar upgrade
LEOPOLD Primary School will reap the benefits of a $3.22 million-dollar upgrade to its facilities, officially opened by Bellarine MP Lisa Neville on Thursday,...
December 18, 2019
Festival celebrates 10 years of classy glass art
In 2020, the annual Festival of Glass will be 10 years old and it's holding a three-month birthday party to celebrate. Special birthday party guests...
December 12, 2019
Surfside Primary’s golden garden
SURFSIDE Primary School received the state award for Best Edible Garden at this year’s Victorian State Garden Awards (VSGA) held on November 21, in...
December 12, 2019
Big heart reaps big honour: award named after Portarlington resident
A PORTARLINGTON man has had a Parkinson’s Victoria award named in his honour to formally recognise his and others’ selfless work in supporting the...
December 12, 2019
And so Amber goes
Hiding behind an easel is a means to recluse for many artists, but Amber Stokie feels most connected to her art when she involves...
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