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May 17, 2024

Wear Orange Wednesday and say thanks to SES volunteers

COMMUNITIES are being encouraged to participate in Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW) to say thank you to State Emergency Services (SES) next week (May 22). The...

May 16, 2024

Local gym to host national powerlifting competition

IN A FIRST for the region, some of the country's strongest athletes will arrive in Geelong this Sunday, May 19 for the Australian Powerlifting...

May 16, 2024

Wave of pink for Mother’s Day Classic

MORE than 2,000 participants came together at Eastern Park last Sunday (May 12) for the Mother's Day Classic. Dressed in pink, runners and walkers spent...

May 16, 2024

Lee Kernaghan gets back on the road

After a four-year break from touring, Lee Kernaghan is making his return to the stage with a new show. Along with a new band, the...

May 13, 2024

L2P adds electric vehicle

THE City of Greater Geelong have expanded the cars available in their L2P program, adding an electric vehicle to their fleet. Funded by The Transport...

May 12, 2024

Living with cystic fibrosis

May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness month, drawing attention to the disease and how it affects those who experience it. Cystic fibrosis, also commonly referred to...

May 12, 2024

A Walk in the Park raises over $15,000 for Parkinsons

HUNDREDS turned out to Geelong's Eastern Park last Sunday 5 May 5 for a Walk in the Park, raising awareness and much needed funds...

May 11, 2024

Vintage flair with high-quality service

Emma Height and Jacob Hams are conquering the wedding and events world with their decked out mobile caravan bar and award-winning service. Step into the...

May 10, 2024

Going pink for breast cancer awareness

DINE For Pink is back at the Geelong Harness Racing Club, increasing breast cancer awareness within the community and raising money to support the...

May 9, 2024

Pez returns for 15-year anniversary tour

Fifteen years after releasing his debut album, Perry Chapman, better known as Pez, is going on a national anniversary tour. His debut album, A mind...

May 8, 2024

Silent disco comes to Geelong

SEASTERHOOD will take to the streets of Geelong for the first time with their Silent Disco Walking Tour on May 10. Participants are given headphones...

May 5, 2024

Reving up for Mother’s Day

Surprise the mums and mother figures in your life this Mother's Day with some racing fun. On May 12 the Western District Car Club (WDCC)...

May 4, 2024

Walking for a cure this Mother’s Day

RESIDENTS from Geelong and surrounding areas will join the nation in the fight against breast and ovarian cancer as the Mother's Day Classic (MDC)...

May 4, 2024

We’re off to see the Wizard

One of Geelong's oldest theatre groups will take audiences over the rainbow with their upcoming performance of The Wizard of Oz hitting the stage...

May 4, 2024

Elizabeth Bell Ceramics

ON May 4 and 5 Elizabeth Bell Ceramics will open the doors to their new studio, retail and classroom spaces at the Fyansford Paper...

May 2, 2024

Fighting Parkinson’s with a Walk in the Park

FIGHT Parkinsons are encouraging as many people as possible to head to Eastern Beach Park this Sunday (May 5). The Walk in the Park fundraiser...

May 2, 2024

International music at The Sound Doctor

THE music industry is thriving on the Surf Coast with international talent taking the stage at The Sound Doctor in June. United States band Bonny...

April 29, 2024

Geelong outdoor exercise equipment gets an upgrade

THE City of Greater Geelong has temporarily closed two outdoor exercise equipment areas for upgrades. The Barwon Valley Fun Park and the Rippleside Outdoor Fitness...

April 28, 2024

WIN and spoil mum this Mother’s Day

MOTHER'S Day is fast approaching and Times News Group is giving you the opportunity to spoil the mums and mother figures in your life...

April 28, 2024

Fairy arrives at

PLATFORM Arts has launched "Fairy", its latest multi-arts exhibition. "Fairy" was curated by artists and educators Mel Deerson and Spiros Panigirakis and envisions queerness as...

April 28, 2024

Mission Australia calls on youths to complete annual survey

Mission Australia is encouraging those aged between 15 and 19 to complete their 23rd annual survey. The survey allows young people to share what they...

April 27, 2024

Distilling the best

Russ Watson has always had an interest in whisky, and if it wasn't for a suggestion after a few drinks, the Bellarine Peninsula might...

April 27, 2024

New author events for Geelong Regional Libraries

Geelong Regional Libraries have announced its new lineup for upcoming author events. Over the coming months the library will host events with big name authors...

April 26, 2024

Jebediah are back with a new album

Perth band Jebediah have just released their sixth studio album, OIKS. The launch of the album will kick off a massive year for the group...