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August 22, 2025
Inaugural bike ride to pedal into town
CYCLISTS will ride 460km from Warrnambool to Box Hill to raise awareness of veteran homelessness, with the inaugural Tour de V Centre stopping in...
August 22, 2025
Searching for Victoria’s next Good Friday Appeal stars
THE Royal Children's Hospital is in the final days of its hunt for the faces of next year's Good Friday Appeal. These mini ambassadors share...
August 21, 2025
Geelong clothing swap hailed a success
MORE than 100 people turned out to the National Wool Museum on Saturday to take part in Geelong's first Mega Clothing Swap. Hosted by The...
August 19, 2025
The Good-er Life goes regional
AWARD-winning Australian musician Illy is taking his Good Life album on a regional tour, spanning 27 dates across the country. The Good-er Life tour comes...
August 19, 2025
New wheels provide more care for patients
BARWON Health Services will now be able to help even more people get access to healthcare regardless of their postcode, mobility, or means. Barwon Health...
August 18, 2025
New report highlights homelessness in Geelong
A GIVE Where you Live Foundation and Deakin University HOME Research Centre report has detailed the insights, challenges and opportunities within the region's homelessness...
August 18, 2025
Rebuilding lives with Hope Industries
THE Power in You Project is expanding its commitment to providing support and building connections with the introduction of Hope Industries. Officially launched last week,...
August 17, 2025
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...
August 17, 2025
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...
August 16, 2025
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...
August 14, 2025
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...
August 14, 2025
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...
August 13, 2025
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...
August 12, 2025
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...
August 12, 2025
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...
August 11, 2025
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...
August 11, 2025
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...
August 11, 2025
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...
August 11, 2025
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...
August 10, 2025
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,...
August 10, 2025
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...
August 9, 2025
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...
August 8, 2025
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...
August 8, 2025
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...
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