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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...