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April 13, 2024
Great food at a restaurant that’s doing more
In 2023 Torquay's Samesyn owner Graham Jefferies closed the restaurant's doors, taking time to transform its look and focus and reopen as Samesyn 2.0. The...
April 12, 2024
Geelong Central Netball Association celebrates 100 years
Geelong Central Netball Association will mark its 100th year in October with a celebration for the ages set to be held at Provenance Wines...
April 12, 2024
Business growth through sport at the Geelong Racing Club
Together with the Geelong Racing Club, Geelong Chamber of Commerce will host a 'Business Growth Through Sport' event on April 24. The event is a...
April 11, 2024
Course record broken at Geelong Half Marathon
Despite the dreary and dark conditions, around 1,000 competitors hit the pavement for the annual Geelong Half Marathon. Returning for its 35th year, the sold-out...
April 11, 2024
New space for Geelong artists
CREATIVE Geelong's new initiative, May'd has officially opened at Centrepoint Arcade. The new retail space showcases and sells the artworks of members. Chair of Creative Geelong...
April 11, 2024
Ash Grunwald brings his national tour to Geelong
Australian blues musician Ash Grunwald released his new single Life Without You earlier this year to coincide with his current national tour. Life Without You...
April 10, 2024
Barwon Water launches scavenger hunt for school holidays
BARWON Water has launched an activity for families over the school holidays. The free activity takes participants over Geelong's cultural precinct with a water scavenger...
April 8, 2024
RCV urges more infrastructure spending in the regions
REGIONAL Cities Victoria (RCV) have requested a guarantee from the Albanese Government that 25 per cent of Victoria's infrastructure funding from the federal government...
April 6, 2024
A new way of learning with EQ Leaders
A Little River-based company is using horses to help develop the skills and mindset of executive and senior-level management. Emma Costin was inspired to start...
April 6, 2024
Running for a cause at the Geelong Half Marathon
THE Geelong half marathon returns this Sunday, April 7 for their 35th year. This year's event is set to attract the biggest numbers since COVID,...
April 5, 2024
Grants available for Greater Geelong community
BENEFIT Geelong have opened a new round of community grants. The not-for-profit organisation is dedicated to helping support the Greater Geelong community. It provides donations, grants,...
April 4, 2024
Andy Golledge Band is young, dumb and wild
Australian country performers The Andy Golledge Band are starting their Young, Dumb & Wild album tour this month, performing eight shows around the country....
April 1, 2024
Recycled water infrastructure installed at Barwon Park Mansion
RECYCLED water infrastructure has been installed and commissioned to irrigate farmland surrounding Winchelsea's Barwon Park Mansion. Barwon Water and the National Trust of Australia (Victoria)...
March 31, 2024
Feed Me host charity dinner
LOCAL organisation Feed Me hosted their Charity Dinner at Flying Brick earlier this month. The money raised will go to supporting Feed Me's services across...
March 30, 2024
Trekking through the Kokoda Trail
Peter Condon is the founder of Kokoda Courage, a company he started in 2007 that takes groups of people through Papua New Guinea's Kokoda...
March 29, 2024
Easter Saturday at the Amazing Mill Markets
GEELONG'S Amazing Mill Markets are holding an Easter Extravaganza tomorrow (Saturday, March 30). The free community event provides entertainment for the whole family, with a...
March 29, 2024
Big top hits Geelong
THE Great Moscow Circus has started off their series of Geelong performances with their first show last night (Thursday, March 28). The circus has a...
March 29, 2024
Fitness and fundraising come together at the Surf Coast Trek
THE Surf Coast Trek is returning to the Geelong region for its ninth year on Saturday April 13. Since 2016, the event has been an...
March 29, 2024
Give Geelong Appeal raises $105,000 for local community
THIS year's week-long appeal for the Give Where You Live Foundation came to an end on Friday last we. The appeal saw $105,000 raised for...
March 28, 2024
The Smith Street Band celebrate 15 years with a Torquay show.
The Smith Street band are currently performing a string of shows to celebrating their 15 years together. The band will bring their anniversary tour to...
March 28, 2024
The Blues Train announces October shows
THE Blues Train has announced its schedule for October as the rolling music venue celebrates its 30th anniversary. These shows will be the first for...
March 28, 2024
Entertainment at the Potato Shed
NOW that the weather is decidedly cooler, what better time to book tickets to see some exhilarating performances at the Potato Shed? Get ready to...
March 25, 2024
Water bombing aircraft tested near Geelong
VICTORIA'S water bombing aircraft have been tested in Balliang, helping determine which aircraft tank is best suited for use in future fires. Multiple emergency service...
March 25, 2024
City seeks expressions of interest in leasing two Norlane buildings
THE City of Greater Geelong are seeking expressions of interest in leasing two city-owned Norlane buildings. A childcare centre, City Learning and Care - Trude...
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