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July 15, 2026
Writers explore the power of collaboration
COLLABORATIVE writing will be the focus of this year's Midwinter Words, with established and aspiring authors invited to explore the creative process together. Workshop facilitators...
July 13, 2026
140-year-old comedy still strikes a chord
MORE than 140 years after it first premiered, Gilbert and Sullivan's Patience is still poking fun at vanity, celebrity and social trends. The Gilbert and...
July 13, 2026
Friends group rallies to revive Ocean Grove Nature Reserve information centre
FRIENDS of the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve are rallying community support to give the decommissioned information centre a brand-new look. The centre, originally built by...
July 11, 2026
Meet the Geelong performers who ran away to the circus
THREE former CircArts Geelong students have returned home as professional performers with Circus Royale, bringing Elmo's Circus Dream to local audiences. Bethany Lovell, Dea Tassalini...
July 9, 2026
Saints embrace reality check at the top
A loss and a draw have done little to dent East Belmont's confidence, with coach Cameron Brown viewing the results as a timely reminder...
July 9, 2026
Bird flu concerns rise on the Victorian coast
AS of 8 July, seven cases of H5 Bird Flu have been confirmed (or presumed) in Australia, with CSIRO’s Geelong-based Australian Centre for Disease...
July 8, 2026
Vika and Linda find a new voice after four decades
AUSTRALIAN vocal duo Vika and Linda are bringing their biggest national tour yet to Geelong this month, giving audiences a deeply personal look at...
July 6, 2026
Director swaps the wings for the stage in coming opera performance
LYSTER Opera director Daniel Sinfield will step from behind the scenes and onto the stage when the company's acclaimed production of The Merry Wives...
July 2, 2026
A studio sewn from generations of tradition
THIRD-generation seamstress Soriya Sim has opened a new Ocean Grove studio designed to help creatives learn, connect and find inspiration. The Sewing Collective Studio opened...
June 30, 2026
A heartfelt farewell for the Ocean View Kiosk
An outpouring of community support marked the final day of trading at Queenscliff's Ocean View Kiosk, which closed on Sunday after 21 years. Well-wishers packed...
June 29, 2026
Keeping alive on the Bellarine
A BELLARINE rock-and-roll dance group is hoping to attract a new wave of dancers when weekly classes return next month. What began as a post-lockdown...
June 28, 2026
A look inside Rachael John’s exclusive book retreat
AN exclusive three-day book retreat hosted by bestselling Australian author Rachael Johns opened on Friday 19 June with a lively cocktail event, drawing readers...
June 27, 2026
Why the art world is turning its eyes to Geelong
GEELONG Gallery is marking its 130th anniversary with what gallery leaders describe as one of the most ambitious exhibitions ever staged in regional Victoria,...
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 TAYLOR 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...
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Writers explore the power of collaboration
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