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October 3, 2024
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...
October 3, 2024
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...
October 1, 2024
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...
September 30, 2024
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...
September 29, 2024
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...
September 29, 2024
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...
September 26, 2024
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...
September 26, 2024
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...
September 26, 2024
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...
September 24, 2024
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...
September 24, 2024
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...
September 23, 2024
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...
September 23, 2024
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...
September 22, 2024
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...
September 22, 2024
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...
September 21, 2024
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...
September 20, 2024
Two Feet and a Heartbeat returns
TWO Feet and a Heartbeat is returning to the region in October, raising vital funds and awareness for HeartKids. Torquay will host this year's event...
September 20, 2024
All Aboard DisABILITY services host Coker
ALL Aboard disABILITY Support Services recently welcomed Corangamite federal member Libby Coker for a special morning tea and a lively question-and-answer session. The event marked...
September 20, 2024
Taking the stress out of bin day
NEVER forget bin day again with the help of local business The Torquay Bin Guy who offers a range of services to take care...
September 20, 2024
Life at Bellarine Secondary College
Bellarine Secondary College is the product of a long and proud history on the Bellarine Peninsula. Bellarine students are central to all that we do,...
September 18, 2024
New chapter for Geelong arts businesses
Two Geelong businesses have undergone a rebrand and relaunch, now coming under the same umbrella as they head towards the future. Announced earlier this month,...
September 18, 2024
Saying no to vaping
The City of Greater Geelong has received a $200,000 VicHealth Vaping Prevention Grant to lead the Barwon South West Vaping Prevention Coalition. Joining VicHealth and...
September 17, 2024
There’s a great deal brewing at Jumpz
Jumpz Anglesea is just as much fun for adults as it is for children, and you might not even know it's there. Anglesea's wall-to-wall trampoline...
September 17, 2024
Explore the Otway treetops from new heights
Located 20 minutes from the Great Ocean Road, Otway Fly Treetop Adventures features a breathtaking Treetop Walk. This spring, experience the 600m long, 25m high...
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