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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

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 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 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...

November 18, 2024

A curation of lovely things

Fun, friendly and a little bit cheeky is how Bellarine business owner Melanie Lewis describes her store. Set on top of the hill in Portarlington,...

November 18, 2024

Raising awareness on the streets of Geelong

TWO Outpost board members have spent a week living on the streets of Geelong, raising awareness for homelessness in the region. Outpost Chair Amy Flint...

November 15, 2024

Surf Coast excitement as Matildas arrive in town

THERE was a buzz of excitement at Torquay’s Banyul-Warri Fields today (Friday, November 15), as two Matildas dropped in to see the young members...

November 15, 2024

Saving unsellable clothing

THREE local designers and artists are on a mission to reduce fashion waste with a towering mountain of unsellable clothes. As part of Geelong Design...

November 14, 2024

Running for a purpose at this year’s Afterglow Night Run

ONE Surf Coast event is joining the fight against sexual and family violence as it returns for its 10th year in December. The Black Diamond...

November 12, 2024

Geelong to host ALWAYS LIVE events

VICTORIA will celebrate live music with the return of ALWAYS LIVE later this month. Across 17 days from November 22 to December 8, more than...

November 12, 2024

Make sure your parcels arrive in time for Christmas

AUSTRALIANS are being encouraged to plan ahead when it comes to their holiday shopping, with Australia Post releasing the cut-off dates for posting within...

November 12, 2024

GAWS Op Shop relocates

GEELONG Animal Welfare Society's (GAWS) Op Shop now has a new home, relocating to Newcomb. The store officially opened its doors to the public on...

November 10, 2024

Escaping to serenity

Salt and Wood is the tranquil new wellness studio on the Bellarine where relaxation meets movement. Katrina Harris-Haigh and Phoebe Malone are the co-founders of...

November 9, 2024

Geelong forum to tackle women’s pain

IN A bid to end the stigma surrounding women's pain, Geelong's Epworth Hospital is hosting a Women's Health Matters forum this month. The event will...

November 8, 2024

Experience the Berkowitz FurniturePrice Blackout

Get ready for the most exciting event of the season. The Berkowitz Furniture Price Blackout has arrived, offering extraordinary discounts of up to 40 per...

November 8, 2024

Upgrade this Christmas with Siemens

For 175 years, Siemens has turned great inventions into innovative technologies, rising to the challenges of time, transforming everyday life for people around the...

November 8, 2024

What does colour mean to you?

At Livingetc, colour is not just visually appealing but a powerful way to infuse emotion into a living space. It's a way to personalise the...

November 8, 2024

Carnivale fun arrives in Geelong

ACTIVTIES and attractions will fill the grounds of Clairvaux Catholic School in Belmont on November 16 as the Clairvaux Carnivale returns. The biennial event is...

November 8, 2024

Engineered timber: moving from floors to walls and beyond

Engineered timber is Australia's most popular choice for floors, but in 2024 it's making a dramatic shift from flooring to walls, ceilings and more. Kustom...

November 8, 2024

Building sustainable, high-performance homes

Live Green Homes is committed to building homes that embody sustainability, energy efficiency, and exceptional quality. Their aim is to create living environments that are...

November 8, 2024

Bringing life to interiors

Geelong's Fluent Studio is made up of a team full of interior designers, focused on creating spaces that improve the lives of their clients. Working...