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June 5, 2019
GPAC BEGINS RECONCILIATION MISSION
Geelong Performing Arts Centre is in the process of developing a “Reconciliation Action Plan” in a bid to strengthen its connection with Australia’s Indigenous...
June 5, 2019
ICEMAN KEEPS HIS COOL IN WORLD RECORD FREE DIVE
Descending into darkness on a single breath of air was a serene yet intoxicating experience for professional freediver Ant Williams. The Jan Juc father...
June 5, 2019
LIMBO WOWS GEELONG AUDIENCE FOR THE FIRST TIME
It was a spectacle of bright colours and faux fur coats at the opening of Limbo last Friday night, with many braving the cold...
June 5, 2019
Anglesea Art House to host 34th annual art show
One of the Surf Coast region’s biggest celebrations of creativity is fast approaching, with the Anglesea Art House gearing up to host its 34th...
June 5, 2019
Feel the Furey with Young Folk at Celtic Fest
As a teenager, Anthony Furey didn’t want to follow in the footsteps of his father, George Furey, prominent member of Irish folk band the...
June 5, 2019
Budget’s regional and tourism measures welcomed
THE Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has welcomed the 2019-20 Victorian budget, noting its continued infrastructure investment and steps to lower business...
June 5, 2019
A market for the senses in Aireys
AIREYS Inlet’s annual “Foodie” market is locked in for this Sunday June 9, with homemade treats and locally grown produce on offer to sample...
June 5, 2019
Geelong group feeds the city’s most vulnerable
THE number of people doing it tough in Geelong has seen a local food aid initiative serve up to 160 meals a day, says...
June 5, 2019
Port community rallies behind kebab business
MORE than 1,000 people have signed a petition to help save Portz Kebab Arama Coffee House after the local business was informed its landholder...
June 5, 2019
New bus route for Armstrong Creek residents
MEMBER for South Barwon Darren Cheesemanv has announced a new bus service from Warralily Shopping Centre to Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre which will see...
June 5, 2019
Indigenous surfing titles winners crowned at Bells
THE AUSTRALIAN Indigenous Surfing Titles wrapped up on Sunday June 2, with two budding surfers from the New South Wales coast riding the iconic...
May 30, 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...
May 30, 2019
Researchers call for change in young men’s attitudes towards women
An alarming number of young Australian men blame women for being raped and having their nude images shared without their permission, a new research...
May 30, 2019
Roaming Ranch helps change lives
Growing up riding horses on a farm out the back of Warrnambool has seen Beck Gurrie build an unlikely career for herself in Freshwater...
May 29, 2019
Art of wine showcased at second A Pinot Affair
The second instalment of A Pinot Affair was a great success at the weekend, drawing a sold-out crowd to the Fyansford Paper Mills. Launching on...
May 29, 2019
A tale of hope and UNCONDITIONAL love
A new theatre experience titled Robot Song is coming to the Geelong Performing Arts Centre in June as part of GPAC’s Creative Learning Program. Based...
May 29, 2019
PUNK ICON RETURNS TO GEELONG
Many recognise Ella Hooper as the punk-rock poster girl from muchloved Aussie band Killing Heidi. Performing live shows since the tender age of 13, there’s...
May 29, 2019
Back to the studio and back to Queenscliff
Clare Bowditch can recall many nights falling asleep to the sounds of Queenscliff Music Festival at her aunty Gail’s house as a child. A nostalgic...
May 29, 2019
Remembering THE KING OF POP
TJ Cappola will reignite the music of Michael Jackson at the Geelong Performing Arts Centre on Saturday June 15. In a series of performances across...
May 29, 2019
Chess club looking for more players to get on board
THE Ocean Grove Chess Club is an excellent way for people of any skill level to play the ancient game. Founded in October 2007 by...
May 29, 2019
A new era beckons at Geelong Lawn
IT’S the spiritual home of tennis in Geelong, with a history dating back to 1882, now looking forward to a great future under new...
May 29, 2019
Local sculptor and tourism boss meet the Queen
OCEAN Grove sculptor Will Wilson and director of Australia’s Great Southern Touring Route Roger Grant received a very special visitor to their stand at...
May 29, 2019
Bellbrae PS Parents and Friends Association welcomes budget allocation
THE state budget has set aside $9.1 million towards upgrading the facilities at Bellbrae Primary School, an outcome that has been advocated for by...
May 29, 2019
Coker takes Corangamite, Henderson eyes Senate
THE fight for Corangamite is over, with incumbent Liberal MP Sarah Henderson conceding victory to Labor challenger Libby Coker last week. However, Ms Henderson’s absence...
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