Don’t Forget my Pet throw community paw-ty
TAILS will wag next weekend as the Don't Forget my Pet Foundation and the Grovedale Uniting Church come together for a day of community...
Creating connections
Ocean Grove's Bloom Art and Coffee isn't just an art school - it's a space fostering creativity and bringing together a community, driven by...
Seniors can get moving for free
IN SUPPORT of older Victorians, Seniors Card holders will receive eight days of free public transport from this Sunday, October 6 until October 13. The...
Designer appointed for Stead Park upgrade
A CONTRACTOR has been appointed to design the Victorian Government's upgrade of Stead Park. Announced this week, CO.OP Studio will take the reins as the...
Adam Harvey hits the road for national tour
Australian country music singer Adam Harvey is touring nationally next month to celebrate the release of his 17th studio album. Harvey and his band will...
Funding boosts program for multicultural youth
AUSTRALIA Post has announced the recipients of this year's 2024 Community Grants program, funding projects supporting mental wellbeing and building greater community connection. Seventy-one not-for-profit...
Torquay local joins reality TV show
THOSE tuning into Paramount+ TV show Aussie Shore may see a familiar face, as Torquay local Lexie Dyer gets in front of the camera...
Highton fire brigade reaches major milestone
FOR 80 years the Highton Country Fire Authority (CFA) brigade has been serving the local community and surrounds, and this month will celebrate the...
Geelong celebrates Children’s Week
GROUPS and organisations across the Geelong region will celebrate Children’s Week this month with a range of events and activities on offer. Children’s Week is...
Geelong’s biggest day of racing
DON'T miss the biggest race day on the country racing calendar. Experience the thrill and glamour of the 2024 Ladbrokes Geelong Cup on October 23...
Geelong honours pregnancy and infant loss
FAMILIES will come together this October for International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. The Month is a time for people to share their memories...
Time to get pedalling
LOVE to Ride and the City of Greater Geelong have teamed up to get more people on bikes, bringing Biketober to Geelong. Biketober is delivered...
Third time’s the charm at Arlo Wines
Peter Roddy and Ebony Vagg took a chance on a Portarlington business, transforming it into their latest venture, Arlo Wines. The dynamic duo is also...
Be fire ready this season
RESIDENTS in fire-risk areas are being encouraged to take their safety more seriously and begin preparations for the upcoming fire season now. The concern comes...
Dreggs are still caught in the reverie
Australian Indi-folk musicians The Dreggs, are hitting the road for their regional tour following the release of their debut album Caught in a Reverie. As...
Geelong gets colourful
GEELONG will turn into a rainbow of colour next month as the Colour Frenzy rolls into town. Held on October 13 at Eastern Park, participants...
Kites to soar
KITES of all shapes and sizes will take to the sky next month as the Kids+ Kite Festival returns to Geelong. The annual event is...
Evelyn and Ollie prepare for AFL Grand Final experience
AS THE 2024 AFL Grand Final draws closer, two young Geelong footballers are gearing up for a weekend full of AFL celebrations. Evelyn Soldani and...
Grants to boost regional Victoria’s creative events
APPLICATIONS for the Small Regional Presenters program are now open with grants up to $15,000 available for events taking place in 2025. The funds can...
Geelong charity plants 150,000 trees
A LOCAL Geelong charity has hit a major milestone, planting 150,000 trees for koalas. The Koala Clancy Foundation has reached the halfway mark of its...
Harvest Experience recognised in GBEAs
DRYSDALE'S Harvest Experience is taking food straight from the paddock to the plate with a unique and personalised approach. Co-owners Michelle Visser Hodson and husband...
Driving the cheese train
A love of cheese and a gap in the market sparked Geelong's Jo Bangles to set out and bring Australia's first ever cheese train...
Women’s-only sessions to launch at Norlane ARC
THE Norlane ARC will trial a women's-only swimming and gym program to help women of all multicultural backgrounds and abilities feel comfortable. The City of...
The Dancin Man grooves into Geelong
STEP back in time with a show full of energetic singing and dancing as Luke Alleva takes the stage as The Dancin Man on...