1m Victorians have claimed this rego rebate – have you?
VICTORIANS who paid their vehicle registration in the past year have until 31 July to claim a rebate worth up to $372. Applications for the...
Catholic school teachers call for better pay, conditions
CATHOLIC school teachers are pushing for better pay, improved working conditions and the right to take protected industrial action as negotiations for a new...
Musical acts from near and far ready to return to Celtic Festival stage
FEW musical partnerships can claim to have survived nearly two decades of marriage, international touring and life on the road. For Hat Fitz and Cara,...
Swans coach stays grounded despite roaring start to the season
SOUTH Barwon only have one loss to their name, but head coach Mark Neeld is not ready to make big statements yet. The Swans came...
Locked in: GFNL grand final venue confirmed to 2028
Geelong Football Netball League (GFNL) grand finals will return to Kardinia Park in 2026. AFL Barwon announced on Wednesday the competition had secured a new...
Belfast-Geelong collaboration brings love story to stage
A new cross-cultural theatre work will premiere next month after years of collaboration between creatives in Belfast and Geelong. Never Always Ever Was blends theatre...
Choir revives memories for singers living with dementia
WHEN Helen Macleod was four years old, her grandfather gave her a piano. More than 75 years later, the 80-year-old is passing that gift on...
Geelong schoolgirls’ Be Bold Be Heard program goes statewide
A GEELONG high school's empowerment initiative has been rolled out statewide following success across the region. First run by North Geelong High School, Be Bold...
Tastes like home: winter festival invites locals to explore culinary delights
FOODIES are being encouraged to get out and about this winter, following the launch of this year's Tastes of Greater Geelong program. The month-long food...
Star Cat delivers lessons on and off the field
JUNIOR sporting clubs across the region are continuing to reap the benefits of visits from elite footballers. The Anglesea Football Club welcomed Geelong Cats key...
Wild weather: BOM issues warnings for high tides, damaging winds
Coastal flooding is possible along the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula on Tuesday as a powerful weather system brings gale-force winds and abnormally high...
$2 million granted to essential Geelong support programs
LOCAL children and mothers in need are among those set to benefit from a $2 million investment in the Geelong community, with the Geelong...
‘Play on’: Daniher family honour Neale’s legacy at Big Freeze Geelong
Less than a week after the passing of Neale Daniher, thousands of people have gathered at Elderslie Recreation Reserve to celebrate the legacy he...
No club colours, just talent: how representative netballers are identified
HUNDREDS of young players have represented their hometowns in the Association Championships this month, but the pathway to representative competition is one rarely seen. Geelong...
AusAlert testing details confirmed for Geelong
FURTHER details of Geelong's involvement in the AusAlert system testing have been confirmed, including guidance for people concerned about their personal safety. The national alert...
Online gambling concerns grow despite reform push
GEELONG gamblers put more than $12 million through poker machines in April, but local support services say online betting is driving a growing share...
‘It’s been tough’, but Lara is building for the future
AFTER a difficult start to the 2026 season, Lara's netball program is focused firmly on the future. Following the recess of the club's senior men's...
Latte and a lemon tree: Bellbrae cafe returns to roots with nursery offering
Coffee has become a little greener for The Fives regulars, with the cafe preparing to open a new nursery on its rural property. Since opening...
Footballers take a public stand against violence towards women
PLAYERS across the region will wear two red armbands this weekend as part of a growing campaign to raise awareness of gender-based violence. At least...
Catholic school teachers call for fairer deal
Teachers gathered outside Sacred Heart College in Geelong on Thursday morning to call for improved working conditions as part of a statewide campaign by...
Reconciliation in the Park welcomes questions, storytelling, culture sharing
FOR almost two decades, Reconciliation in the Park has welcomed the community to learn about and celebrate First Nations people and culture. The annual event...
Natural flare not pressure helps Suns find mid-pack ladder position
THE Surf Coast Suns have found themselves pleasantly sitting mid-table almost halfway through their inaugural season. After a disappointing round 1 performance, the side has...
The bin blunder causing big waste problems
BIN contaminations dropped to their lowest rate in 2025, but Geelong residents are still being urged to brush up on what belongs in their...
Feats of strength: Heavy Games return to Portarlington at National Celtic Folk Festival
SOME of Victoria's strongest athletes will head to Portarlington next month, turning the National Celtic Folk Festival into a showcase of brute strength, balance...