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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

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 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 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 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

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...