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November 11, 2025

Year 8 student inspires with fundraiser

A YEAR 8 Geelong College student has made a big impact on a local organisation, turning his simple school project into an act of...

November 9, 2025

Rewarding local support

As About Time Bathhouse approaches its first birthday, the local team is celebrating a year of community support and growth. The local wellness hub features...

November 7, 2025

Turning a life-changing diagnoses into resilience-fuelled success

A multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis in 2011 turned Justine Martin's life upside down. Almost fifteen years on and several diagnoses later, the Geelong local...

November 5, 2025

Illegal netting puts wildlife at risk

WILDLIFE regulators and organisations are banding together in an effort to protect vulnerable wildlife. Ahead of this year's fruit harvesting season, RSPCA, Zoos Victoria, the...

November 5, 2025

Young Geelong accountant honoured with award

CHARTERED Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) has named Geelong's Tom Simic as one of its 2025 Young CA award winners. As founder...

November 4, 2025

Judges announced for inaugural

A pair of judges will bring their artistic expertise, insight and passion to Hoop Gallery for the inaugural Talburac Art Prize. Announced by the gallery,...

November 1, 2025

The Pantry at Bellevue unveils chic new offering

THE Pantry at Bellevue is bringing the vibes just in time for summer with the addition of a new restaurant and wine bar. Introducing the...

October 31, 2025

Makers Market returns

FROM JEWELLERS and artists through to a perfumery and rug designer, Newtown’s Rutland Street is a hive of creatives. Formerly known as Big Boom Gallery,...

October 31, 2025

Wet ride fails to disappoint at Around the Bay

TOUGH conditions and wet weather weren't enough to hold back the thousands of cyclists in this year's United Energy Around the Bay ride. Taking place...

October 29, 2025

Creative colouring secures new car

A LOCAL family is driving away in the millionth Skoda Kodiaq to be produced after winning a national competition. From entries across the country, Geelong...

October 28, 2025

Geelong businesses make state finalists’ list

THE Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has announced the finalists in this year's Victorian Tourism Awards, with several Geelong businesses making the cut. The annual...

October 28, 2025

Reeling in young anglers

MORE students in Victorian primary schools will have the opportunity to drop a line with the second round of free Little Angler Kits rolling...

October 27, 2025

Dog pulled from Aireys cliff in high stakes rescue

A DOG has had a lucky escape in Aireys Inlet over the weekend after finding itself stranded on a cliff in Sunday’s wild weather. Emergency...

October 27, 2025

Walk for Prems steps out in Geelong

GEELONG community members gathered at Anthony Costa Oval on Tuesday last week for the region's inaugural Walk for Prems – The Mighty Trek Challenge. Held...

October 26, 2025

Photographers to show their skill at exhibition

BELLARINE Camera Club's exhibition was resurrected last year following COVID lockdowns, and is returning again in 2025. The exhibition comprises works from the group's members. Bellarine...

October 25, 2025

Engines ready to roar

MOTORING enthusiasts are revving their engines for the return of the Lara Lions Car Show this Sunday, October 26. Being held at Pirra Homestead, the...

October 24, 2025

Dave Hughes heads to Geelong

Australian comedian Dave Hughes got his first gig at 22 years of age. Now more than 30 years later, he is one of the...

October 24, 2025

All Holden Day returns for first time in five years

AFTER a five-year hiatus Geelong's All Holden Day Show 'n' Shine Car Show is returning tomrrow (Saturday, October 25) for the 16th installment of...

October 23, 2025

Inaugural 24-hour event hailed a success

EVENT organisers are hailing the inaugural Shaka 24 Run for Prevention event a success with more than 100 runners in attendance. Held at Deakin University's Waurn...

October 23, 2025

Geelong Show draws big crowd

THE Royal Geelong Show has rounded off another successful year with four days of agriculture, entertainment and community. Taking place from October 16 until October...

October 22, 2025

Geelong’s market moment arrives

THE wait is finally over for the highly-anticipated Geelong City Market, debuting this Saturday with an impressive line-up of local producers. The inaugural market will...

October 22, 2025

Geelong business marks 20-year milestone

GEELONG Fresh Foods has reached a major milestone, with the local family-run business celebrating two decades of service to the region. Owned by siblings Carmel...

October 22, 2025

Positive ageing in Geelong

THE Changing Minds and Positive Ageing Expo is returning to Geelong for its second instalment on Friday, October 24. The inclusive event, to be held...

October 22, 2025

Pedal power unites Around The Bay

AUSTRALIA'S largest one-day bike ride will set off on October 26, when United Energy Around the Bay returns. Participants will have the option of completing five...