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June 20, 2025
Memorial race returns
THE annual Ross Bush Memorial Handicap Race will return this year, building on the success of its 2024 success as a Victoria statewide event. Riders...
June 18, 2025
Geelong local makes 105th blood donation
BLOOD donors across the country have rolled up their sleeves for this year's National Blood Donor Week, including one of Geelong's own who reached...
June 18, 2025
Applications open for Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program
APPLICATIONS are now open for the 2025-26 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) with an additional $15 million added to the available funding. The annual...
June 18, 2025
Expo to highlight Geelong’s disability services
SERVICE providers will fill the Geelong West Town Hall on Friday, June 20 for Geelong's Community Disability Expo. Hosted by the Disability Events Community (DEC),...
June 16, 2025
Geelong Rangers to celebrate 7 decades
THIS year marks seven decades of the Geelong Rangers Football Club, a milestone they will celebrate with a night of memories and laughter. To mark...
June 15, 2025
Right Mate’s major fundraiser to return for fourth year
GEELONG- based not-for-profit organisation Right Mate will host its fourth annual Race Day next week. The June 20 event is the group's major fundraiser for...
June 15, 2025
The Angels go for broke
FOR more than five decades, Aussie band the Angels have toured the world, produced several hits and after celebrating their 50th anniversary last year,...
June 15, 2025
Dachshunds to have a day out
DACHSCHUND owners from across the region are invited to bring their long-bodied and short-legged dogs to the Geelong Waterfront in celebration of World Dachshund...
June 12, 2025
Get your knit on
GEELONG'S National Wool Museum in breaking out the knitting needles and creativity in celebration of Worldwide Knit in Public Day. Started internationally, the annual day...
June 11, 2025
Screening Geelong’s history
GEELONG locals and visitors have the opportunity to experience a snapshot of Geelong's history as it is projected onto the city's streets. Held by the...
June 10, 2025
Corangamite CMA commits to meaningful reconciliation
CORANGAMITE Catchment Management Authority (CMA) will develop its first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), aligning with this year's National Reconciliation Week. Running from May 27 to...
June 10, 2025
Drawing tourists in for winter
AS WINTER arrives and communities farewell the warmer weather, Tourism Greater Geelong and the Bellarine (TGGB) is on a mission to drive awareness and...
June 8, 2025
Finding peace in a paintbrush
Geelong resident Sally Herbert leads a busy lifestyle working as a paediatric nurse, disability worker, school nurse and a mum of three boys. Among that...
June 8, 2025
Geelong Arts Centre fuels artistic support
THE Geelong Arts Centre is on the hunt for two new Associate Artists who need the time, space and resources to bring a new...
June 8, 2025
GAWS launches Winter Appeal
THE Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) is calling for support as it launches its winter fundraising campaign. Funds raised from the appeal will go towards...
June 8, 2025
Diesel to rock Barwon Heads by request
WITH a career that spans more than three decades, Mark Lizotte, better known as Diesel, has got some hits under his belt. The American-born,...
June 8, 2025
Local lifesavers to compete against California’s best
TWO Torquay surf lifesavers and a local coach are part of the 13-person team heading to complete against California's top lifeguards next month. The coming...
June 7, 2025
Funding boost for live performances
MORE support is being poured into the region's live performances and local venues with the latest round of Small Regional Presenters program grants awarded. Announced...
June 5, 2025
Call for blood donations as supply drops
Lifeblood is calling on Victorians to roll up their sleeves and give blood to meet patient demand as levels drop. About 9,500 donations of O...
June 5, 2025
Police to target road safety this weekend
VICTORIA Police are warning road users to take care when travelling this long weekend as a statewide policing operation rolls out. Aimed at reducing trauma...
June 4, 2025
genU celebrates volunteers
GENU has celebrated its volunteers and their impact on communities across the Barwon region. As part of National Volunteer Week, which runs from May 19...
June 3, 2025
I’m Not Proud to deliver laughs in Geelong
AUSTRALIAN comedian Tommy Little is hitting the touring circuit this year with a new stand-up show titled I’m Not Proud. The comedian and radio presenter...
June 3, 2025
New book helps kids wind down and sleep peacefully
A pair of Geelong locals have banded together with the goal of supporting children with emotional regulation and bedtime challenges through the release of...
June 2, 2025
Local highway patrol officer awarded Dr John Birrell Award
THE Rotary Clubs of Bellarine North and Bayside Geelong have hosted this year's Dr John Birrell Road Safety Practitioner of the Year Awards. Held in...
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