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October 24, 2019

STREETFACE puts safety first

THE award-winning City of Greater Geelong STREETFACE exhibition has been revived, with 14 council buildings around Geelong now works of thought-provoking art. Coinciding with...

October 24, 2019

Retelling the infamous narrative of Ned Kelly

The life and times of Australia’s most talked about bushranger will be staged at next month’s Word for Word National Non-Fiction Festival in Geelong. Performed...

October 24, 2019

Women’s charity raises $28k at launch

NEARLY 200 people flocked to The Pier Geelong last Thursday to celebrate the launch of The Empowerment Challenge. The charity – which will offer...

October 24, 2019

BCYF awarded state recognition

A youth homelessness project spearheaded by Barwon Child Youth and Family (BCYF) was awarded the Victorian Homelessness Achievement Award last week for its outstanding...

October 24, 2019

Women to gather in solidarity

WOMEN from across the country will gather tomorrow evening (Friday, October 25) to call out violence and celebrate unity. Hosted by the City of...

October 20, 2019

New campaign to recruit Victorian kindergarten teachers

SPONSORED POST Over the next decade, the Victorian Government is investing almost $5 billion to deliver 15 hours of funded

October 17, 2019

Flame trees to light up Mount Duneed: Cold Chisel to headline concert

Mount Duneed Estate has officially cemented itself as the Geelong region’s go-to entertainment destination, with the venue securing a royal line-up of performances from...

October 17, 2019

Kicking goals at Active Geelong

Active Geelong launched its new website on Monday in a bold move aimed at making its namesake Australia’s most active city. The new website...

October 17, 2019

Geelong Gallery distributes acquisitive print awards

The winners of the 2019 Geelong acquisitive print awards were crowned by Geelong Gallery director and chief executive officer Jason Smith last month. Teho...

October 17, 2019

Torquay Theatre Troupe to deliver powerful play

THE team at Torquay Theatre Troupe (TTT) will showcase their latest production “Parramatta Girls” across various dates next month. Based on true events and...

October 17, 2019

Youth to inspire direction of COGG

GMHBA Stadium will be abuzz with the ingenuity of young minds this month as millennials from across the region gather for this year’s Geelong...

October 17, 2019

Connecting the community for a cause

Channel Nine’s Destination Happiness stars Angie Hilton and Chris Mackay will join Art of the Minds and genU to host a mental health seminar...

October 9, 2019

Bagging for women in need

In the lead up to its annual Christmas campaign, Australian women’s charity Share the Dignity is on the lookout for Geelong volunteers. The...

October 9, 2019

Western United look strong ahead of A-League season kick-off

NEW A-League club Western United proved a force to be reckoned with in their 1-1 tie with Western Sydney Wanderers during a practice match...

October 9, 2019

City lights up for Humans in Geelong expo

MORE than 5,000 movers and shakers turned out to Deakin University’s Waterfront campus on Sunday for the Humans in Geelong expo. Fifty exhibitors ranging from...

October 9, 2019

City rejects climate change declaration

THE City of Greater Geelong failed to declare a climate emergency at a council meeting last month, despite five councillors voting in favour of...

October 9, 2019

QMF organisers break through the glass ceiling in a festival first

Tickets to this year’s Queenscliff Music Festival have officially all flown out the door after months of well-received line-up announcements. With big name acts...

October 9, 2019

Falls announces official side shows

Secret Sounds has announced a string of official Falls Festival side shows, with three international acts in line to wow audiences at locations in...

October 9, 2019

Timeline of classics at the Potato Shed

Opera and ballroom will collide in a gracious performance titled From Broadway to Ballroom at the Potato Shed this month as part of the...

October 9, 2019

Region’s best grapes vie for spotlight

Wine Geelong will next week celebrate the 21st anniversary of the Geelong Wine Show, with the region’s best winemakers turning out to Waurn Ponds...

October 9, 2019

Local Steiner school putting on a big fair

Freshwater Creek Steiner School is gearing up to host its annual Spring Fair and Open Day this month. The fair is a fun, family-friendly day...

October 9, 2019

Kids embrace second Festival of Sport

FAMILIES from across the region gathered at Kardinia Park on Sunday for the second Festival of Sport. The free celebration saw people participate in the...

October 9, 2019

Spike in measles cases prompts call for vaccine checks

Measles cases in Australia have jumped by two thirds in the last 12 months, new data published by the Australian Department of Health has...

October 2, 2019

Students get ready for Walk to School program

VICTORIAN kids will ditch on-road transport and hit the pavement to either walk, ride or scoot to school this month as part of VicHealth’s...