Submit your beloved pet to GAWS 2026 calendar
GEELONG Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) is on the hunt for its next calendar superstars, opening the 2026 Calendar Competition. Thirteen heartwarming photos of former shelter...
Dishing out real business talk
HOSTED by the Surf Coast Shire on August 25 at Samesyn Restaurant, "Crunch Time: Local Chefs talk waste, costs & what works" is designed...
Top dogs captured on film
A SELECTION of curated canine films will play on the big screen at Geelong's Village Cinema when the Top Dog Film Festival returns later...
Fans queue for Guy Sebastian
HUNDREDS of fans lined up outside Geelong Arts Centre last night (Wednesday, August 13) to catch Guy Sebastian at his “Open Door Session.” The free...
Cliff collapse prompts closure at Addiscot Beach
GREAT Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) is advising people to keep clear of the Point Addiscot Beach (Jarosite Point) following a major...
Foster homes sought for ABF puppies
THE Australian Border Force (ABF) is on the lookout for foster homes in Geelong for its future crime-fighting puppies. Carers will have a 12-month commitment...
Cancer survivors can now donate blood sooner
THE Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has announced a change in donation rules, allowing more people to give blood and plasma. Under the new guidelines, people...
Geelong fast-tracks world-class recycling centre
THE existing Geelong Resource Recovery Centre and Transfer Station (GRRC) will be transformed into a state-of-the-art facility after falling into a state of disrepair. The...
Hunt is on for 2026 faces of the Good Friday Appeal
THE Good Friday Appeal is on the hunt for families across Victoria as it launches its search for the 2026 Faces of the Appeal. Families...
Celebrating two decades of Awake is the New Sleep
Australian musician and actor Ben Lee is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Awake is the New Sleep by heading out on a national tour. Lee...
Bringing perinatal support to Geelong
A LOCAL mum is on a mission to bring a perinatal mental health charity to the Geelong region in support of women on maternity...
Racing to improve mental health
YOUNG football and netball club leaders across the Barwon region are encouraging better mental health around their clubs with their Game Changers Race. A Read...
Drysdale upcycler gives vintage furniture a modern twist
FURNITURE often has a story to tell, especially when it has lived in a home for decades. Drysdale local Jacinta Osmond takes those pieces, upcycling,...
New van takes clothes on the road
THREAD Together has hit the road in Geelong, with the mobile van bringing choice, dignity and new clothing to people across the region. Funded by...
Six local artists to share $64 000 in Creative Engine grants
GEELONG Arts Centre is on the lookout for artists who are looking to push the boundaries and advance their arts practice as part of...
Guy Sebastian surprises Geelong with album release party
AUSTRALIAN musician Guy Sebastian is taking to the stage at Geelong Arts Centre with a free album release party on Wednesday, August 13. The ‘Open...
Wylie fundraises for world tour dream
JAN Juc local and surfer Tully Wylie is on a mission to qualify for the World Tour in 2026 and is calling on the...
Geelong Rotary celebrates 100 years since inaugural lunch
ROTARY is celebrating 100 years since its inaugural luncheon on July 14, 1925, where work started to introduce a club in Geelong. About 65 Rotarians...
APCO superheroes fuel record‑breaking generosity
THE APCO Foundation's recent Giving Day was the most successful yet, smashing records and bringing communities together in support of others. Held on July 29, the...
Award-winning artist to exhibit at Aireys Inlet
AWARD-WINNING artist Craig Davy has chosen the Eagles Nest Gallery for his first exhibition on the Surf Coast. The exhibition, At First Light, is made...
Grants to drive dementia awareness in diverse communities
Up to $30,000 in one-off payments will be available for community organisations to build awareness around dementia with the launch of the 2025 Diversity...
A Bracewell treat
FROM co-hosting Channel 10’s The Cheap Seats to the stage of Geelong Arts Centre, Melanie Bracewell is heading out on tour. The New Zealand comedian...
Young gun takes youth sailor title
ONE of Geelong's own has taken out the title for Ocean Racing Club of Victoria's Youth Sailor of the Year. Will Farrell was recognised with...
Lizzy Hoo
THE comedy scene in Geelong is heating up as Laughs and Lagers returns to Blackman's Brewery in Grovedale this Sunday, August 3. Presented by Geelong...