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December 22, 2024
Sweetening the community spirit
The Geelong Beekeepers Club Inc is abuzz with generosity, giving their time to educate the community and donating jars of honey to a local...
December 18, 2024
Hundreds turn out for celebration breakfast
MORE than 300 people filled the President's Room at GMHBA Stadium last week for the Leisure Networks International Day of People with Disability Celebration...
December 18, 2024
New study to highlight concussion in AFLW players
The impacts of concussion experienced by AFLW players will be put under the microscope in a new study. In partnership with the AFL, the Victorian...
December 17, 2024
Staying heart healthy this festive season
The Christmas and holiday period can bring with it work parties and catch-ups with friends and family, often filled with plenty of tempting food. As...
December 16, 2024
Fuelling careers in disability support
TO STRENGTHEN Victoria's disability workforce the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) has opened applications for the Reginal Disability Worker Scholarships. Disability support work...
December 15, 2024
It’s about time to relax
Relaxation and wellness on the Surf Coast will rise to another level with the opening of About Time Bathhouse later this month. Featuring treatment rooms,...
December 15, 2024
Liminal Gallery goes large with new exhibition
More than 25 emerging local artists from the Geelong region now have their works on display in Liminal Gallery's 100+ exhibition. Officially opening on Saturday,...
December 14, 2024
A treasure trove of collectables
MORE than 100 stalls will fill the Geelong Showground Agriculture Hall this Saturday (December 14) for the Collectables Swap and Sell event. Hosted by the...
December 14, 2024
Vision Australia visits Geelong Library
PARTICIPANTS at Preschool Story Time at Geelong Library on Friday last week were joined by some special visitors. Vision Australia partnered with the library to...
December 13, 2024
Growing and thriving through outdoor play and adventure
AT the Y Anglesea Discovery Camp, the focus is to get young people outdoors and learning, challenging comfort zones and connecting with the natural...
December 13, 2024
Get ready for a splashtastic summer
Outside Adventures has kayaking fun suited to everyone, from five-day children's holiday camps to family-friendly tours. All activities are run by passionate kayaking instructors who...
December 13, 2024
Coerver Coaching’s holiday programs attract professional talent
Professional soccer player and coach, Masamichi Kuroyanagi, can't wait to share his training tips and love of the game when Coerver Coaching kicks off...
December 12, 2024
Help Our Village help struggling families
AFTER a year of record demand, Our Village (previously Geelong Mums) has launched its Festive Appeal. The rise in cost of living and need for...
December 12, 2024
Taking control of your finances
Here we are; Christmas has snuck up on us again. One minute it's footy finals, the next minute it's December, Coles and Woolies are decked...
December 11, 2024
Jaycar returns to Geelong
AFTER a devastating fire earlier this year, electronic merchant Jaycar has returned to Geelong, opening its brand-new store last week. Now located along Moorabool Street,...
December 10, 2024
Heart Foundation welcomes tougher tobacco regulations
The Heart Foundation has welcomed the Victorian government's passing of reforms to minimise illegal tobacco sales. The Tobacco Amendment (Tobacco Retailer and Wholesaler Licensing Scheme)...
December 9, 2024
Local primary school gets multi-level classrooms
AS VICTORIAN school enrolments continue to grow, schools around the state will receive multi-storey classrooms. Mount Duneed's Mirripoa Primary School will be one of 11...
December 8, 2024
Handcrafted and traditional from start to finish
For more than three decades, South Coast Surfboards has been riding the waves of business, handcrafting boards and serving up coffees from its Torquay...
December 8, 2024
Geelong restaurant wins at AHA Awards
AN EMPLOYEE at a Geelong restaurant has won big at the 2024 Australian Hotel Association Awards for Excellence. Wharf Shed general manager Matt Connell took...
December 6, 2024
Thousands celebrate as Deakin turns 50
COMMUNITY members flocked to Deakin University on Friday last week as it marked the beginning of its 50th birthday celebrations. More than 3,500 staff, students,...
December 4, 2024
Royal Geelong Show receives grant
THE organisation behind the Royal Geelong Show is one of 34 agricultural and pastoral societies that will receive a Victorian government grant. Royal Geelong and...
December 4, 2024
Geelong Pride Film Festival secures funding
GEELONG Pride Film Festival is getting a boost after securing funding from the Victorian government's Pride Events and Festivals Fund. The 29 recipients will share...
December 2, 2024
Deakin University leads the way in textile science and engineering
DEAKIN University is leading the way in textile science and engineering, ranking number one in Australia and 30th globally in the 2024 Shanghai Global...
December 2, 2024
Highlighting support for Geelong disability community
IN CONJUNCTION with International Day of People with Disability, a diverse information session will be held at the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre next...
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