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March 23, 2025

Finding peace in the chaos of life

SURF COAST local Simon Taylor has a deep devotion for the art of Taichi and Qigong, a passion he's imparting upon others. The two ancient...

March 22, 2025

Success for inaugural Geelong Boat Show

ORGANISERS of the inaugural Geelong Boat Show have labelled the event a success after two days of marine action on the Geelong Waterfront over...

March 21, 2025

Funding announced for stage two of the Barwon Heads Road upgrade

THE Albanese Labor Government has announced an extra $68.2 million in funding for the second stage of the upgrade to Barwon Heads Road. These upgrades...

March 21, 2025

Superboats roar in Geelong

SOME of Australia's fastest powerboats hit the water in Geelong over the weekend as the Offshore Superboat Championships returned to the region. Held on March...

March 21, 2025

Free festival to light up Norlane

MARKET stalls, food trucks and a variety of performances will descend on the Norlane ARC auditorium tonight (March 21) for the Northern Nights Festival. Hosted...

March 19, 2025

Geelong celebrates women

THE region has celebrated the contributions and leadership of women across the City of Greater Geelong as part of International Women's Day. Twenty-two women were...

March 19, 2025

Victoria’s SES marks 50 years of dedicated service

THE Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) has reached a major milestone and is celebrating five decades of providing critical emergency assistance across the state. The...

March 18, 2025

Surf Coast students to perform at Top Class music event

FIVE students from across the Surf Coast will perform at the Top Class Music Showcase as part of the VCAA Season of Excellence annual...

March 18, 2025

Nominations open for Victorian Protecting Children Awards

NOMINATIONS are open for the 2025 Victorian Protecting Children Awards, recognising people dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children, young...

March 17, 2025

Sacred Heart CollegeGeelong marks milestone

SACRED Heart College Geelong is celebrating its foundation day next weekend with a carnival to mark the milestone. Held each year, the Foundation Day commemorates...

March 15, 2025

Thousands fill Kardinia Park for Festival of Sport

THOUSANDS of sports fans of all ages and abilities flocked to Kardinia Park last week as the Festival of Sport returned for 2025. About 2,500...

March 15, 2025

Water bottles for therapy

A LOCAL mental health provider is on a mission to provide free therapy sessions through its new water bottle initiative. Calm Minds Clinic co-directors Tabitha...

March 12, 2025

Increased fire risk for parts of Victoria throughout Autumn

THE Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Autumn has been released, indicating an increased risk of fire for parts of the state, including western and...

March 11, 2025

Fighting cancer with morning tea

CANCER Council is encouraging the community to get their friends, family and workmates together as it opens registrations for Australia's Biggest Morning Tea 2025. The...

March 9, 2025

Portrait Prize presents opportunity

ONE of Australia's leading portrait photography events has opened submissions for its annual Geelong Photography Portrait Prize. Run by Liminal Gallery and Lab in Geelong,...

March 7, 2025

Geelong Boat Show brings marine fun

THE inaugural Geelong Boat Show will arrive at the city's waterfront next weekend for two days of marine excitement. Organised by the Boating Industry Association...

March 7, 2025

Festival to offer sporting activities galore

KARDINIA Park will be a hive of activity tonight (Friday, March 7) as the Festival of Sport returns. Kicking off the long weekend, the free...

February 16, 2025

A hub of wellness and community

Stemming from a journey of health and wellness, Tyson Yilmaz and Lauren Hoseason along with brothers Cam and Ben Mcintosh ventured into creating a...

February 15, 2025

Live auction buzz to return to Geelong

The excitement of live auctions is returning to Geelong as Moorabool Antiques prepares to hold its first of the year on February 22. After running...

February 15, 2025

Show pays tribute to Joe Cocker

Joe Cocker Express: Mad Dog vs The Englishman will pay tribute to the musician as it gears up to take the stage at the...

February 15, 2025

Local designers take centre stage

LOCAL designers and brands will soon see their creations hit the runway as Creative Coast returns to Geelong on February 23. Hosted by non-profit organisation...

February 13, 2025

Victorian cancer research supported

Cancer researchers are being backed by the Victorian government with $2.7 million in funding to improve cancer outcomes across the state. In partnership with Cancer...

February 12, 2025

Total Fire Ban issued for Thursday

THE CFA have declared a Total Fire Ban (TFB) for tomorrow (Thursday, February 13) for the North Central, South West and Central regions of...

February 12, 2025

Water polo juniors headed for Geelong

THE Tri-States Junior Water Polo Tournament will welcome hundreds of competitors into Geelong this weekend for the seventh year of the competition. Hosted by the...