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May 3, 2025

Geelong community laces up for fundraiser

EASTERN Beach Reserve will again host Dementia Australia's Memory Walk & Jog event this Sunday, May 4. The walk and jog is Dementia Australia's largest...

May 3, 2025

Geelong steps up for Parkinson’s

MEMBERS of the Geelong community will come together at Eastern Park this Sunday, May 4 for Fight Parkinson's A Walk in the Park event. As...

May 3, 2025

Sports club prepares to celebrate centenary

A SMALL country football and netball club is gearing up to celebrate its 100th anniversary. The Anakie Football and Netball Club will mark the milestone...

May 3, 2025

Geelong musicians unleash new tracks

FOUR local musicians have spent the past five months preparing for the debut of their new tracks. Tonite, Madeliene Cope, Emilia Fol and FARAH were...

May 1, 2025

Geelong communities pause for Anzac Day

ANZAC Day services across the Geelong region brought the community together on Friday last week as several services took place in honour of all...

April 30, 2025

genU CEO steps down

GEELONG disability and community support provider genU announced today (Wednesday, April 30) that chief executive officer Clare Amies would step down from her role. The...

April 30, 2025

Celebrating World Croquet Day

COUNTRIES around the globe will take up a mallet next weekend as clubs and community groups mark World Croquet Day on May 3. The day...

April 29, 2025

Announces extra regional shows

AUSSIE musician and ARIA Award winner Conrad Sewell is making his way around the country for the 10th anniversary acoustic tour of his 2014...

April 28, 2025

Amendment adopted for South Geelong UDF

THE City of Greater Geelong has adopted an amendment to the South Geelong Urban Design Framework (UDF) into the Great Geelong Planning Scheme. The decision...

April 27, 2025

Red Shield Appeal enters 61st year

THE Salvation Army has kicked off its 61st annual Red Shield Appeal across Australia. Taking place from April through to June, the annual event hopes...

April 25, 2025

Anzac Day projections to light up City Hall

WHILE Anzac Day services take place across the nation, Geelong's City Hall will commemorate the 110th anniversary of the landing of troops at Gallipoli...

April 23, 2025

One last lap for Million Paws Walk

POOCHES will make their way around Eastern Park Ovals one last time when the RSPCA's Million Paws Walk returns to Geelong on May 25. After...

April 23, 2025

Parkinson’s pilot to transform Australian care

FUNDING from Fight Parkinson's and the University of Tasmania will bring a new pilot program in the fight against Parkinson's to Western Victoria. The $3.7...

April 22, 2025

Shaping the public places of Geelong

THE City of Greater Geelong is asking for help on how it plans, delivers and manages the city's outdoor public spaces. The City is inviting...

April 21, 2025

Marking Anzac Day in Geelong

RSL sub-branches across the nation will host Anzac Day ceremonies on Friday, April 25 as communities pause to remember the sacrifices made during war. There...

April 20, 2025

Crafting the perfect scent

FROM a young age, Aysha Hansen's memories have been intertwined with smells, reminding her of different moments in her life. After years of being fascinated...

April 20, 2025

Local school wins at Victorian School Sports Awards

GROVEDALE College has been recognised at the 2024 Victorian School Sports Awards. The annual awards recognise the sporting achievements of Victorian Government school students, teachers,...

April 20, 2025

Artists celebrated at artX Regional 2025

GENU opened the doors to its 2025 artX Regional exhibition last week, where one local artist took home the top prize. Aaron Deans was crowned...

April 19, 2025

Tickets onsale for 2025 River’s Gift Gala

TICKETS for this year's River's Gift Gala ball are on sale, with event organisers encouraging those interested in going to secure their spots early. The...

April 18, 2025

Good Friday Appeal House brings smiles to faces

THIS year's Good Friday Appeal Charity Home is gearing up to go under the hammer next weekend where all proceeds will be donated to...

April 14, 2025

Free lessons offered to halt decline in kids’ swimming skills

THE City of Greater Geelong is offering free swimming lessons in an attempt to combat a decline in young children’s swimming skills. Research from Royal...

April 14, 2025

Desalinated water order to flow to Geelong

THE Victorian government has placed a 50 gigalitre water order at the Victorian Desalination Plant following the impacts of drying conditions. Announced on April 4...

April 13, 2025

New tobacco health warning welcomed by professionals

MANDATORY changes to Australia's tobacco products came into effect this month, a move welcomed by Quit and Cancer Council. Australia is now the second country...

April 13, 2025

Say hello to a new sauna experience

Nestled among the trees and surrounded by the sounds of crashing waves sits Hello Sauna, a hive of relaxation and rejuvenation on the Bellarine. Made...