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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
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 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 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...
December 1, 2024
Twilight Fair to light up Grovedale
MARKET stalls, food vans, side show style games, entertainment and more will fill the grounds of Grovedale Primary School next Friday (December 6). The Grovedale...
December 1, 2024
Creating a community space
Surf Coast locals Mick and Renae Ranger have unveiled their latest venture, where brewed beer, community spirit and good food collide at the newly-opened...
November 30, 2024
Lived experiences to inspire inclusion at Leisure Networks’ breakfast
PERSONAL stories, community engagement and inclusion will come together in Geelong next week for Leisure Networks' International Day of People with Disability Celebration Breakfast. GMHBA...
November 30, 2024
Norlane paramedic headed to the Official Strongman Games
NORLANE paramedic Katie Blunden is on her way to becoming Australia's strongest women as she gears up to take on the Official Strongman Games. Heading...
November 30, 2024
Barwon Health program wins Public Health Award
BARWON Health's Paediatric Eating Disorders Hospital in the Home (HITH) program has won at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards. Taking out the Closer to Home category,...
November 29, 2024
Geelong’s Christmas Opening night moves indoors
PREDICTED heavy rain and thunderstorms have forced the November 30 Christmas Opening Night – Denis Walter Carols event to be moved indoors to the...
November 28, 2024
Crowds roar at Geelong Revival Motoring Festival
GEELONG Waterfront was packed with car enthusiasts last weekend as the Geelong Revival Motoring Festival returned to the region. Running from November 22 until 24,...
November 27, 2024
Christmas Tree Festival to spotlight local organisations
CHRISTMAS trees will fill the hall of St Pauls Anglican Church, decorated by organisations around Geelong this holiday season. Returning for its third year, the...
November 26, 2024
Farm My School takes home $80,000 grant
FARM My School have taken out the $80,000 P500 Grant from the Geelong Community Foundation, decided at the annual Pitch and Vote Night last...
November 24, 2024
Local label with a comfort focus
A desire to do something creative led one Geelong mum to swap her life in the corporate world for the world of fashion. Carlie O'Loughlin...
November 24, 2024
Fire Danger Period to begin in the south-west
THE City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire, and the Borough of Queenscliffe will be subject to fire restrictions as the Fire Danger Period...
November 23, 2024
Celebrating Nature Week in Geelong
THE regions wildlife and natural areas will be on display next week as Geelong Nature Week kicks off on Monday, November 25. Running until November,...
November 23, 2024
Deakin to celebrate 50 years
DEAKIN University is gearing up to mark its 50th anniversary, inviting the Geelong community to its celebratory events. A free Community Festival will begin festivities...
November 20, 2024
A bartenders tale
Across two nights, cocktails, celebration and cabaret will come together at 18th Amendment Bar with Love and Forgetting – Tales from a Young Mixer. On...
November 19, 2024
Dad supporting dads
A GEELONG dad is bringing together fathers in the region with a new group dedicated to providing support and connection. The group, Geelong Dads, is...
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