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November 2, 2024
Lions Car Show draws big crowd
IT WAS a record-breaking day at Pirra Homestead for the Lara Lions charity Car Show on Sunday. More than 350 vehicles lined the grounds of...
November 1, 2024
Fostering connection and support at positive ageing expo
THE community celebrated positive ageing with an event at the Eastern Hub on Thursday last week. The Changing Mind and Positive Ageing Expo, hosted by...
October 31, 2024
Fresh Food Fair returns
THE grounds of Surfside Primary School will be filled with food, entertainment and community spirit as the Fresh Food Fair returns tomorrow (Friday, November...
October 25, 2024
Community information sessions for Armstrong Creek Sports Centre
THE Geelong community is invited to attend three information sessions to learn more about the Armstrong Creek Sports Centre. As part of the upcoming sessions,...
October 25, 2024
SES responds to bout of wild weather
THE Geelong region was lashed by rain on Friday last week, with the Bureau of Meteorology recording 50 millimetres of rain in just 45...
October 25, 2024
Christian White steps onto the ledge
AUTHOR Christian White has returned to the world of storytelling, publishing his latest book and embarking on a national tour in celebration. The former Ocean...
October 24, 2024
Abbie Chatfield dumps her trauma
Following a sell-out metropolitan tour last year, Abbie Chatfield is taking her Trauma Dump tour to regional venues across Australia. As part of her 13-date...
October 24, 2024
Radio controlled cars to battle it out at national championships
ABOUT 50 radio controlled cars will take the starting line at the Geelong Motor Sports Complex next week for the 2024 RCRA Large Scale...
October 22, 2024
Local heros crowned
ST MARY'S Sporting Club Geelong's Damian McKeegan has been crowned the 2024 Geelong Westfield Local Hero, receiving a $20,000 grant. The program recognises and celebrates...
October 21, 2024
Have your say on local roads
LOCALS have the opportunity to share their opinions about the state of roads around the Armstrong Creek Growth area with the launch of a...
October 20, 2024
Brewing wine, beer, gin and good times
FarmDog Brewing offers a unique blend of family history and a haven for local creations as the next generation takes hold. Maddy and Jeremy Wolfe,...
October 20, 2024
Don’t Forget my Pet Foundation receives a wagging welcome
DON'T Forget My Pet Foundation hosted its first community event over the weekend, bringing people and their four-legged friends together. Just under 100 people were...
October 19, 2024
Barwon Health program finalist in Victorian Public Healthcare Awards
A PROGRAM run by one of Geelong's major healthcare services is in the running for the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards. The Barwon Health Paediatric Eating...
October 19, 2024
Geelong marks a century of netball
PAST players, coaches, umpires and members of the Geelong Central Netball Association (GCNA) gathered on Sunday as they celebrated 100 years of netball in...
October 19, 2024
Choosing Hope Walk comes to Geelong
IN HONOUR of those who have experienced the loss of a baby, Bears of Hope will hold a Choosing Hope Walk next weekend. Families, friends...
October 17, 2024
Lara Lions Car Show revs up
CARS and motorcycles will head to the Pirra Homestead on October 27 as the Lara Lions Car Show returns. Running since 2013, the show aims...
October 17, 2024
Tom Ballard returns for second comedy festival
THERE will be plenty of laughs in Geelong as more than 60 comedians descend on the region at the end of the month for...
October 15, 2024
Don’t let burn-offs escape this fire season
AS VICTORIA approaches the Fire Danger Period (FDP), the community is being urged to take extra precautions when burning-off. The CFA responded to 819 callouts...
October 13, 2024
Nature’s artist
Drawn in by the ever-changing beauty of the world around her, Bellarine artist Jane Flowers has spent more than two decades creating landscapes and...
October 12, 2024
New designs unveiled for Barwon Women’s and Children’s
NEW designs for the Barwon Women's and Children's have been revealed by the Victorian government. The $500 million project will be built within Barwon Health's...
October 12, 2024
Women encouraged to keep getting screened for breast cancer
As National Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins, Australians are being encouraged to get checked as the federal government celebrates a rise in screening rates. Statistics...
October 11, 2024
Meet your You Yangs Ward candidates
THE Lara Care Group will hold an event next week for the public to get to know the candidates running for the You Yangs...
October 11, 2024
Kite festival takes flight
WET weather conditions didn't deter the hundreds of people who turned out for the annual Kids+ Kite Festival on Sunday. A crowd of more than...
October 11, 2024
A century of stories and memories
NEXT week marks a major milestone for Geelong local Holly Carew as she celebrates her 100th birthday. Netball has been the centre of her life...
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