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June 24, 2026
The mystery that still fascinates Australia reimagined as a musical
THREE sisters are bringing their original musical about the mysterious disappearance of Gippsland woman Margaret Clement to Queenscliff's Vue Hotel. Gabrielle Murphy, Jacqueline Boell and...
June 23, 2026
Queenscliff Film Festival returns with global stories and local spirit
FILM lovers will descend on Queenscliff this winter for a weekend of international cinema, conversation and community. The Queenscliff Film Festival returns on Friday 26...
June 22, 2026
Geelong Botanical Gardens to glow in immersive light show
THE Geelong Botanical Gardens will transform after dark this winter, with a new immersive light exhibit set to bring colour, storytelling and a boost...
June 19, 2026
Registrations open for milestone arts trail
THE Bellarine Arts Trail will return this spring, marking its 10th year as a free celebration of local creativity across the peninsula. Set to take...
June 17, 2026
Meet the cat that came with this local nursery
A CAT with her own colouring book, a devoted following and even a retirement plan has become such an important part of a Geelong...
June 15, 2026
The world game at walking pace
A NEW walking football program in Geelong is offering locals a chance to stay active, social and connected without the physical demands of the...
June 14, 2026
From op-shop finds to a Taylor Swift masterpiece
A TAYLORÂ Swift-inspired bodysuit created from secondhand necklaces has found a place in this year's Artfully Repurposed exhibition at Queenscliff Neighbourhood House. The piece was...
June 6, 2026
3225 bags sewn for 3225: volunteers take on plastic waste
A volunteer group helping reduce plastic waste has stitched its way to a milestone that pays tribute to the Borough of Queenscliffe postcode, sewing...
June 6, 2026
An industrial vision by the sea: inside Anglesea’s warehouse-inspired icon
FOR more than two decades, an angular concrete beach house in Anglesea has intrigued locals with its industrial design and striking presence in the...
June 6, 2026
The show goes on for a worthy cause
IN a milestone fundraising effort, CentreStage's night of line dancing has raised more than $30,000 for Cancer Council Victoria. Over the past 20 years, CentreStage...
June 5, 2026
The Bellarine teen chasing a music dream
FIFTEEN-year-old Bellarine local Tom Morfitt-White is proving age is no barrier to chasing big dreams. The year 9 student has just released his...
May 31, 2026
Nature-inspired children’s book blooms in Geelong
A children's story about the power of a single plant to reconnect young people with nature has taken root in Geelong. Regenerative architect and biophilic...
May 31, 2026
Nominations sought for community changemakers
NOMINATIONS have opened for Volunteering Geelong's 10th annual Volunteer of the Year Awards, recognising volunteers across the region. The awards span five categories and celebrate...
May 31, 2026
Forget everything you think you know about opera
AUSTRALIAN soprano Giuseppina Grech wants audiences to laugh, connect and perhaps even be surprised by opera. The performer, who recently returned from a sold-out season...
May 30, 2026
Queenscliff volunteer recognised for lifetime of giving
LONG-time Queenscliff volunteer Paul Fahey has been recognised at the Borough of Queenscliffe's 2026 Community Service Awards, celebrating decades of contribution across some of...
May 29, 2026
Stitching a fairytale to life
MORE than 200 bespoke costumes are helping transport audiences into the world of Beauty and the Beast in one of the most ambitious wardrobe...
May 29, 2026
How a Bellarine couple turned their love of Kombis into a one-of-a-kind final farewell
PARKED among the colourful Volkswagen Kombis of the Hire a Kombi fleet, Wattle looks right at home. But unlike the vans that carry wedding parties,...
May 28, 2026
Point Lonsdale through a different lens
LOCAL photographer Jane Fitzgerald has uncovered an otherworldly side of Point Lonsdale, using infrared photography to transform familiar coastal landscapes into something entirely unexpected. By...
May 23, 2026
Local artist paints the feelings evoked by the Australian landscape
OCEAN Grove artist Gordon Lingard is inviting viewers to slow down and reconnect with the Australian landscape through his latest exhibition, Face of the...
May 18, 2026
Volunteers needed to keep show tradition alive
THE Royal Geelong Show is calling for more volunteers as organisers work to ensure the long-running event continues to thrive. Run by the Royal Geelong...
May 18, 2026
Expo to showcase local volunteering opportunities
VOLUNTEERS from across Geelong and the Bellarine will come together later this month for the Geelong Volunteering Expo. Presented by Volunteering Geelong as part of...
May 12, 2026
Yarn bomb legacy lives on in Sea Views memory support unit
THE Bellarine Women's Workshop has found a new life for their St Leonards seascape yarn bomb in the Memory Support Unit of Sea Views...
May 11, 2026
Chess club building connections beyond the board
OVERLOOKING the ocean at Portarlington Neighbourhood House, a group of keen chess players gathers each Monday morning. For most of the members of the Portarlington...
May 9, 2026
When celebration meets sensitivity: the changing face of Mother’s Day marketing
MOTHER'S Day is a time of celebration for some and sorrow for others, and as inboxes fill with gift ideas, floral offers and heartfelt...
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