Geelong Arts Centre open new captivating culinary destination
THE Geelong Arts Centre (GAC) is adding to the region's culinary scene, unveiling an exhilarating dining destination nestled within their arts precinct. Tutti opened its...
Shed showcases uplifting one-woman show
Finding joy in every opportunity is a focus at Drysdale's Potato Shed this September as hybrid-scripted one-woman show Every Brilliant Thing takes centre stage. The...
Youth TV series debuts in Geelong
An exciting new series spearheaded by children and teens across Victoria kicked its first episode in the heart of Geelong. Twelve directors aged ten to...
The simple tools for changing your life for good
What if you were told it only takes just ten minutes to make real, lasting, significant change in your life? In Torquay author Rosanne Michie's...
Foundation spotlight BCH for Speech Pathology Week
IN CELEBRATION of Speech Pathology Week, the Geelong Community Foundation is highlighting the crucial work of Bellarine Community Health (BCH). BCH is the largest provider...
All Abilities competition kicks goals at season finale
THE Bell Park Dragons All-Abilities football team are the inaugural 2023 AFL Barwon All Abilities Football Netball League champions. The Australian-first competition reached its climax...
Coutas donation brings pride to APY community
A SCHOOL in remote northwest South Australia is wearing red, blue and white colours with pride after securing a special donation from the Queenscliff...
Students rank Deakin top of the class
DEAKIN University's nursing and midwifery students have voted their university experience the best in Victoria for a second year running. Results from the annual Student...
Victoria’s biggest musical celebration to stop by Torquay
LOCAL and international superstars will headline Victoria’s biggest celebration of live music later this year. The 2023 ALWAYS LIVE program will see global pop star...
Skate park upgrades kickflip into St Leonards
CONSTRUCTION has officially begun to upgrade and expand the St Leonards Skate Park. The St Leonards Skate Park upgrade is set to include an expanded...
Popular ferry secures future state funding
THE Portarlington Ferry is set to sail on, following the state government extending its support of the popular service for another 12 months. Minister for...
Barwon Health, Deakin to support new mental health centre
BARWON Health and Deakin University are part of a new Victorian government-supported initiative aimed at improving mental health and wellbeing support for adults and...
Eireborne to land in Geelong in 2024
Geelong locals are set to embrace Irish dancing fever next year when the highly anticipated and popular Irish performing sensations Eireborne head to Geelong...
Take a new look at Animal Farm
An exciting rework of George Orwell's Animal Farm will be put under bright lights at the Potato Shed in Drysdale next week. The Bellarine venue...
All-Abilities football kicks goal in first season
AFL BARWON is looking forward to celebrating the successes of their inaugural All-Abilities Football League season this weekend at Hamlyn Park. The Australian-first competition will...
Lorne SLSC volunteers win state rescue honours
LORNE Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) volunteer Sophie Carne was named Life Saving Victoria's (LSV's) Youth Lifesaver of the Year at this year's Awards...
Community pitches in towards local homelessness
GIVE Where You Live Foundation's (GWYLF's) inaugural Pitch Up Geelong fundraiser has raised more than $86,000 to address homelessness within the Geelong region. The live...
Local surfers star at Aussie titles
SURF COAST surfing superstars Emma Webb and Greg Brown have further etched themselves into Australian surfing history by taking out their respective divisions at...
CCMA announce catchment expert as new CEO
THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) will soon have a new leader, with Dr Amber Clarke taking on the chief executive officer role from...
Works set to commence on popular boating site
A POPULAR Bellarine destination for recreational boating, yachting, fishing and offshore diving is set for car parking upgrades to provide better access for local...
Feedback sought on new bushfire strategy
THE state government is seeking local community feedback on the draft of its 10-year state bushfire management strategy. Victoria's Bushfire Management Strategy focuses on the...
Melbourne artist wins $10,000 Geelong print prize
MELBOURNE artist Marian Crawford has been crowned the winner of this year's Geelong Acquisitive Print Award. Mrs Crawford's mixed media print "A blizzard" reigned supreme...
Winter Classic delivers $7,000 fundraising wave
SURF COAST Longboarders Club's Winter Classic surfing contest and charity auction night has been labelled a "huge success" and raised more than $7,000 for...
Lifeline call to give during Giving Week
GEELONG locals are being encouraged to dig deep into their pockets and give to Lifeline Geelong during its upcoming September Giving Week. From September 4...