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August 29, 2019
Deakin researchers shed light on back pain myths
A team of researchers from Deakin’s Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) have found no association between prolonged sitting and lower back pain...
August 22, 2019
Walking for a cause in Eastern Park
GEELONG’S Eastern Park will play host to this September’s A Walk in the Park – a state-wide fundraiser that champions Parkinson’s research. Last year’s inaugural...
August 22, 2019
A Geelong family’s fight for brain cancer research
A charity gala established in memory of a five-year-old Geelong girl who died of brain cancer will be held at Mount Duneed Estate this...
August 22, 2019
Creative grants open to secondary schools
SECONDARY schools across the state can now apply for the Andrews Labor Government’s Creative Learning Partnerships program which is scheduled to take flight again...
August 22, 2019
Geelong Design Week to inspire city in 2020
GEELONG will host its first ever Design Week in March – a 10-day community celebration of forward-thinking and the effects it has on people’s...
August 22, 2019
FOPA 2019 program revealed
LORNE will be awakened by a parade of performance acts this October as its annual Festival of Performing Arts (FOPA) heads for town. ...
August 22, 2019
Know the signs, trust your gut and ask R U OK?
A three-word question that prompts a yes or no response could help save a life – a foundation national suicide prevention charity R U...
August 22, 2019
New drinking fountains for Geelong
VISITORS to prominent South Geelong recreation facilities will enjoy better access to fresh drinking water thanks to a $50,000 handout from VicHealth. The City...
August 22, 2019
COGG signs off on Community Events Fund
THE City of Greater Geelong has concluded details for its new $300,000 Community Events Fund which aims to support “moderate-sized” events. Grants of up to...
August 22, 2019
Boardriders president takes out second RACV community award
CAHILL Bell-Warren credits the Torquay Boardriders Club for his time spent competing as a professional surfer. Born into a “non-surfing family”, Cahill enjoyed the...
August 22, 2019
Falls drops line-up announcement for 27th party
LORNE will come alive with music from some of the world’s most sought-after acts this New Years. In its first line-up announcement of the year,...
August 15, 2019
History lesson on jailhouse rock at Potato Shed
COLIN Mockett and the band All Shook Up! will bring the music from the King of Rock n’ Roll to stage as part of...
August 15, 2019
Perfect pairing: musicians Ash Bell and Sara Tindley head for QMF
THE pressure that comes with being labelled as two of Australia’s best songwriters has little effect on the eloquent lyrics co-written by Ash Bell...
August 15, 2019
Coker calls on Coalition to act on NDIS waiting times
CORANGAMITE federal member Libby Coker has expressed concern that the Morrison Government’s review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) could duplicate work already...
August 15, 2019
Clean-up at former Lara waste site could cost millions
THE Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has warned it may take up to three years to clear the mountainous stockpile of waste at an...
August 15, 2019
COGG introduces online pet registration tool
WITH over 45,000 pets in the region, the City of Greater Geelong has introduced an online tool that enables pet owners to register and...
August 15, 2019
On your bike: VicHealth pedals forward for accessibility
CHILDREN with autism will have the opportunity to learn how to safely ride a bike thanks to VicHealth’s new program which aims to make...
August 15, 2019
Local hero Rachael Parker pays thanks to swell
A HOLIDAY to Portugal unwittingly changed the course of Rachael Parker’s career. Suffering the extreme effects of bipolar disorder on a picturesque surf island saw...
August 8, 2019
Pako Festa gets three-year deal
PAKO Festa will enliven the Geelong streetscape for the next three years thanks to the City of Greater Geelong’s decision to renew its partnership...
August 8, 2019
Jules Allen’s world becomes a stage with debut play to grace Anglesea
IN A time when truthful conversations are often avoided rather than explored, Jules Allen articulately explains why. In her words, “people are allergic to...
August 1, 2019
Grass is getting greener at Lonsdale Golf Club
MEMBERS of Lonsdale Golf Club will soon be able to enjoy the club’s newly reconstructed first nine holes. With the approaching spring growing season likely...
August 1, 2019
Painting homes for over 80 years
“PROUDLY painting Geelong since 1938” is the mantra at Hope’s Painting, also known as Hope’s City to Surf Painting. Based in Torquay and servicing the...
August 1, 2019
Australia’s finest printmakers shortlisted for Geelong award
Works from 37 established and emerging Australian artists have been shortlisted for the Geelong Gallery’s 2019 Geelong acquisitive print awards. Representing Australia’s best contemporary printmakers, the acquisitive awards and...
August 1, 2019
Peebles Print Prize finalists revealed
QUEENSCLIFF Gallery and Workshop in partnership with Graeme Peebles has announced the 39 finalists for this year’s Peebles Print Prize. Each artist who submitted an...
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