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July 24, 2025
Friend in Me goes mobile
GEELONG charity Friend In Me is hitting the road and going mobile with its sensory zone on wheels. The Mobile Reset Zone is designed to...
July 24, 2025
Record birthrate reached in Geelong
GEELONG has recorded its highest numbers of births on record as numbers around the region start to bounce back from last year's baby recession. KPMG...
July 23, 2025
Mt Duneed fuels up with new servo
APCO has opened its doors at its new Mt Duneed location, featuring the new face of convenience and a first of its kind for...
July 23, 2025
Kardinia Park calls on artists for mural
KARDINIA Park is on the hunt for a local artist to transform a grey wall into a space showcasing the unique elements of Geelong...
July 22, 2025
Country music heads to Torquay
Nashville country musician Jackson Dean is heading down under for his On The Back of My Dreams world tour with performances across metro and...
July 22, 2025
Improving the mental health of Geelong locals
The City of Greater Geelong is calling for community members to shine a light on the drivers of loneliness and isolation in the region. In...
July 21, 2025
Applications open for child protection jobs
APPLICATIONS for the 2026 Child Protection Employment Program (CPEP) are now open as the initiative returns for its 10th year. People studying a social work,...
July 21, 2025
Geelong projects reach international audience
TWO Geelong design projects are on show in France and Portugal, showcasing local innovation and creativity on the world stage. The Dell Eco Reef, an...
July 21, 2025
Animals to take over Liminal Gallery
NINE accomplished artists from Geelong, Melbourne and regional Victoria will have their works showcased at Liminal Gallery in a coming exhibition. All Things Animal: from...
July 21, 2025
Celebrating 40 years of crucial support in Geelong
HOPE Bereavement Care will mark 40 years of supporting people through grief with a fundraising breakfast at Truffleduck on July 29. Geelong Cats premiership player...
July 20, 2025
Award-winning chef to lead Geelong kitchen
FROM fine dining European restaurants to cruise ships, chef Andreas Gober has extensive global experience with food, and is headed for a major Geelong...
July 20, 2025
Inspiring writing for 11 years
For more than a decade, Pearl Wilson and Jenny Macaulay have come together to organise Midwinter Words, an annual literary weekend on the Bellarine,...
July 18, 2025
Inclusive playground fosters connection
TWO Geelong organisations have joined forces to create an all-inclusive playground for children in the region. Liberty Disability Services and Friend in Me have transformed...
July 16, 2025
Corporate cup celebrates inclusion
GENU and Leisure Networks joined forces last month for the return of Geelong's Wheelchair Basketball Corporate Cup. Designed to foster inclusion and community connection, eight...
July 15, 2025
the waves of a sea change
Journalist Kate Halfpenny has spent decades telling the stories of others, now she's penned a memoir about her own life. Boogie Wonderland is the writer's...
July 14, 2025
Bendigo Bank to close its Geelong doors
BENDIGO Bank will close six of its Victorian branches this year, including one in Geelong. The Malop Street branch will shut its doors on August...
July 14, 2025
Test for bowel cancer before it’s too late
A RECENT study from Deakin University's Institute for Health Transformation (IHT) has prompted Cancer Council Victoria to urge people not to ignore cancer symptoms. The...
July 13, 2025
A passion with a purpose
Hailing from the US, Surf Coast photographer Leslie Carvitto's love for documenting things started at a young age and has blossomed into a career...
July 13, 2025
Supporting Geelong’s jobseekers
THE disability employment service at genU, MatchWorks, has taken another step forward in ensuring people are equipped to hit the workforce. Last month, the organisation...
July 12, 2025
Exploring the fun in nature
THE region will celebrate the return of this year's Geelong Nature Festival with a Family Fun Day tomorrow (Saturday, July 12) at the historic...
July 12, 2025
Green thumbs to unite and plant it forward
AS THE Geelong Nature Festival returns to the region for this year, the community is invited to get things growing at a special tree...
July 11, 2025
Local voices to shine in Opera Australia performance
Talented singers from the Geelong Youth Choir will have their voices heard on the main stage as they perform in Opera Australia's touring production...
July 9, 2025
Nature strip gardening buzz
ROTARIANS from four different clubs around Geelong are banding together to transform nature strips from pieces of grass to pollinator pathways. Rotary secured a community...
July 7, 2025
Aussies behind in planning for their future
AUSTRALIANS are being encouraged to plan for their future as research reveals there is a lack of preparation for medical decisions across the country. The...
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