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August 5, 2025
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...
August 4, 2025
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...
August 4, 2025
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...
August 3, 2025
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...
August 2, 2025
Riders to be inspired at Big Bike Film Night
SHORT cycling films from around the world will play on the big screen this Monday, August 4 when the Big Bike Film Night returns...
August 1, 2025
Water restrictions relief in Apollo Bay
WATER restrictions will be lifted in Apollo Bay, Marengo and Skenes Creek from today (Friday, August 1) A welcome rise in storage levels mean the...
August 1, 2025
Hope Bereavement Care celebrates 40 years
MORE than 180 people turned out to Truffleduck on Tuesday this week to celebrate Hope Bereavement Care's 40th anniversary. With Roxie Bennet as MC, the...
July 31, 2025
Geelong grocer takes top spot in state awards
A GEELONG family-owned business has taken out the top gong in Better Choice's Retailer of the Year - People's Choice Awards. Geelong Fresh Foods was...
July 31, 2025
Read the Play inspires resilience and kindness
HUNDREDS of people packed the President's Room at GMHBA Stadium on Friday last week for the annual Read the Play Fundraiser Breakfast. This year's event,...
July 30, 2025
Geelong Grammar students go bush
GEELONG Grammar students have taken the opportunity to get hands-on in nature and complete the Bushcraft Survival Australia (BSA) course. BSA is designed to transform...
July 30, 2025
Electricity network seeks apprentices
CITIPOWER and Powercor are undertaking one of the biggest trade recruitment drives by a Victorian electricity network in years. The two organisations are on the...
July 29, 2025
Regions receive funding from Good Friday Appeal
THE Barwon South West region will receive $600,000 thanks to the fundraising efforts of this year's Good Friday Appeal. From the $23,822,792 total raised through...
July 29, 2025
Push for preventative support for type 2 diabetes
DIETITIANS Australia wants to see a more proactive, preventative and early intervention approach in nutrition support for people at risk of type 2 diabetes. The...
July 28, 2025
Celebrating a decade of artistic support
ART Gusto is celebrating a decade of fostering creative talent and providing a supportive art studio in the region. The Geelong group is a place...
July 27, 2025
Nightjar reveals new look for summer
After 15 unforgettable summers under the stars, Nightjar is returning in 2026 with a bold new vision: Nightjar - The Summer Series. Long known for...
July 27, 2025
Celebrating five decades of Richard Clapton
AUSTRALIAN musician Richard Clapton first landed on the music scene five decades ago with his debut album Prussian Blue, a milestone he is celebrating...
July 27, 2025
Winter Wonderland ball hailed a success
LIBERTY Disability Services and Friend in Me are celebrating the success of their first Winter Wonderland Ball. More than 60 people filled the Geelong RSL...
July 27, 2025
New exhibition creates comfort
WINTER in Geelong is about to get slightly warmer as Geelong Illustrators launch its Keepin' it Cosy exhibition on August 2. The exhibition is all...
July 27, 2025
The untold story of Australian soldiers
AN author's newly published book sheds light on how Australian prisoners of war broke out and became resistance fighters, double agents and spies during...
July 25, 2025
Annual event to be a bookworm’s delight
THOUSANDS of books are in the process of getting sorted and stacked in preparation for the Rotary Geelong West Book Fair next week. Starting on...
July 24, 2025
Friend in Me goes mobile
GEELONG charity Friend In Me is hitting the road and going mobile with its sensory zone on wheels. The Mobile Reset Zone is designed to...
July 24, 2025
Record birthrate reached in Geelong
GEELONG has recorded its highest numbers of births on record as numbers around the region start to bounce back from last year's baby recession. KPMG...
July 23, 2025
Mt Duneed fuels up with new servo
APCO has opened its doors at its new Mt Duneed location, featuring the new face of convenience and a first of its kind for...
July 23, 2025
Kardinia Park calls on artists for mural
KARDINIA Park is on the hunt for a local artist to transform a grey wall into a space showcasing the unique elements of Geelong...
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