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July 7, 2025
World-first product safety standards to save babies’ lives
AUSTRALIA has launched world-first product safety standard aimed at helping parents reduce infant mortality rates due to Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) and...
July 7, 2025
Changing of the guard at Ocean Grove Rotary
OCEAN Grove Rotary will have a new president for the 2025-26 Rotary year, with Lyndy Stagg taking on the top leadership position. Ms Stagg was...
July 7, 2025
Expanded drought support available for local farmers
FARMERS across the Geelong regopn are facing increasing pressure as dry conditions continue to bite. In response, the Victorian government has announced a $67.2 million...
July 4, 2025
Upgrades to ramp up at St Leonards
MORE local boaters will be able to get out on the water with further boating facility upgrades being planned on the Bellarine Peninsula. Bellarine MP...
July 1, 2025
Whale washes up near Great Ocean Road
A WHALE carcass has washed up off Carisbrook Creek, Wongarra between Kennett River and Skenes Creek, leading to advice being issued to avoid the...
July 1, 2025
Local umpire levels up
A MOUNT Duneed local is one step closer to his dream of becoming an AFL umpire following his selection in the state development team. Tom...
July 1, 2025
AFL Barwon fly into new partnership
AFL Barwon has locked in a new partnership with Geelong waxing and spray tan salon Brazilian Butterfly. Brazilian Butterfly will have the naming rights for...
July 1, 2025
Australian classics with Kate Ceberano
AUSTRALIAN musical icon Kate Ceberano will be bringing her powerhouse vocals to Geelong early next month. Ceberano will be playing at the Geelong Art's Centre's...
June 29, 2025
Cats to move forward after Lions defeat
GEELONG Cats coach Chris Scott said his side won't be dwelling too long on last Friday's loss to the Brisbane Lions. The Cats went down...
June 29, 2025
National Wool Museum celebrate sustainable fashion innovation
A SYDNEY designer has been crowned the winner of Geelong's $10,000 We the Makers Sustainable Fashion Prize. Shiva Yousefpour was awarded top honours for her...
June 27, 2025
Anderson to make long-awaited return for Torquay
TORQUAY Tigers gun forward Lucas Anderson will play his first game in more than 400 days tomorrow (Saturday, June 28) against Portarlington. The 2023 Les...
June 27, 2025
Avoid mid-life crisis with a simple eye check
A NEW national survey has revealed many Australians aged 35-50 are struggling with blurry or unclear vision during everyday tasks. The vast majority remain unaware...
June 27, 2025
Ready to roll
THE pastry kings at Rolling Pin Pies and Cakes are hoping to add to their 26 national titles at the 2025 Australian Pie and...
June 26, 2025
QMF announce more acts
QUEENSCLIFF Music Festival has locked in more all-star acts to take to the stage during this year's edition of the coastal celebration. Joining the lineup...
June 25, 2025
EPA’s tips for winter clean ups
THOSE planning a clean-it-up and chuck-it-out project are being encouraged to take on some handy hints from the EPA. The EPA website has useful tips...
June 25, 2025
Dogs, campfires to be trialled at some caravan parks
DOGS and campfires will be allowed at a series of local caravan parks throughout the winter period. A low-season trial from land managers Barwon Coast...
June 24, 2025
Rock supergroup to debut new tunes in Queenscliff
Australian alt-rock royalty has formed to make a new supergroup sure to make the ground shake in Queenscliff this August. Mick Turner (Dirty Three, Mess...
June 23, 2025
Longboarders to take on Old Mal Titles
THE state's top longboard surfers will descend on Point Impossible for the Victorian Old Mal and Logger Titles next weekend. More than 30 competitors are...
June 23, 2025
Barwon Water support community projects
BARWON Water will fund nine new community-led environmental projects from Birregurra through to the Bellarine. In the second year of its annual grants program, Barwon...
June 22, 2025
Huxtable in top form ahead of South Africa
JAN JUC surfer Xavier Huxtable is fired up for the first trip overseas on his maiden WSL Challenger Series. Huxtable will fly out to South...
June 19, 2025
Golf initiative serves pints for a purpose
GEELONG's community of indoors golfers turned schooners into support during Men's Health Week. Members of X-Golf in Geelong donated $2 from every beer sold to...
June 18, 2025
Free pads and tampons on the Bellarine
BELLARINE locals are set to benefit from the Victorian government's rollout of free pad and tampon vending machines across Victoria. Bellarine MP Alison Marchant announced...
June 18, 2025
Sharing journeys during Refugee Week
COMMUNITY members from all backgrounds are invited to attend a free family friendly event to mark Refugee Week. The City of Greater Geelong is teaming...
June 18, 2025
Study highlights surfers’ importance to beach safety
A FIRST-of-its-kind study has shown the critical contribution surfers make to beach safety in Victoria. Researchers from La Trobe University collected data from 562 recreational...
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