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April 20, 2025
Artists celebrated at artX Regional 2025
GENU opened the doors to its 2025 artX Regional exhibition last week, where one local artist took home the top prize. Aaron Deans was crowned...
April 20, 2025
Local school wins at Victorian School Sports Awards
GROVEDALE College has been recognised at the 2024 Victorian School Sports Awards. The annual awards recognise the sporting achievements of Victorian Government school students, teachers,...
April 19, 2025
Tickets onsale for 2025 River’s Gift Gala
TICKETS for this year's River's Gift Gala ball are on sale, with event organisers encouraging those interested in going to secure their spots early. The...
April 18, 2025
Good Friday Appeal House brings smiles to faces
THIS year's Good Friday Appeal Charity Home is gearing up to go under the hammer next weekend where all proceeds will be donated to...
April 14, 2025
Free lessons offered to halt decline in kids’ swimming skills
THE City of Greater Geelong is offering free swimming lessons in an attempt to combat a decline in young children’s swimming skills. Research from Royal...
April 14, 2025
Desalinated water order to flow to Geelong
THE Victorian government has placed a 50 gigalitre water order at the Victorian Desalination Plant following the impacts of drying conditions. Announced on April 4...
April 13, 2025
New tobacco health warning welcomed by professionals
MANDATORY changes to Australia's tobacco products came into effect this month, a move welcomed by Quit and Cancer Council. Australia is now the second country...
April 13, 2025
Say hello to a new sauna experience
Nestled among the trees and surrounded by the sounds of crashing waves sits Hello Sauna, a hive of relaxation and rejuvenation on the Bellarine. Made...
April 12, 2025
Celebrating a century of Ford in Australia
FORD has officially marked a century in Australia, celebrating with an event in Melbourne that included thousands of employees, dealers, fans and owners. Australia was...
April 11, 2025
Explore the heritage trades at The Heights
THE Geelong community will have the opportunity to celebrate heritage trades, skills and crafts at The Heights Heritage Skills and Traditions Autumn Fair on...
April 10, 2025
Geelong Half Marathon draws massive crowd
HUNDREDS of people hit the pavement along the Barwon River over the weekend as the Geelong Half Marathon returned. Held by the Geelong Cross Country...
April 10, 2025
New exhibition pays tribute to ‘Polly’ Farmer
THE Geelong Sports Museum is celebrating Geelong footballing legend Graham "Polly" Farmer with its latest exhibition. Featuring artefacts and images from the Bob Gartland Collection...
April 9, 2025
Survey reveals insight into Geelong’s health
RESULTS from the 2024 Geelong Preventive Health Survey were released on Wednesday this week, revealing the health and wellbeing needs of the municipality. The findings,...
April 8, 2025
Local finalists announced in Victorian Sport Awards
THE 2024 Victorian Sport Awards have announced this year's finalists, including four locals from Geelong and Barwon Heads' Jakara Anthony. The annual awards recognise and...
April 7, 2025
A new home for Geelong entertainment
WORK to transform a Geelong church into a haven of live music, comedy, theatre, dance and performance are officially under way. Construction on Geelong Arts...
April 6, 2025
Geelong basketball events tip off in April
GEELONG is gearing up to host a weekend of basketball when 3x3Hustle rolls into town with two separate events. The basketball organisation will tip off...
April 6, 2025
Forever Friends fundraising
ARTWORKS of beloved pets will line the walls of the Geelong Illustrators Studio Gallery next weekend when the group opens the doors to its...
April 6, 2025
Combining style and durability at Shine the Label
THE struggle of finding children's clothing with a balance of durability and design sparked a Torquay mum to start her own brand. Mum of three...
April 5, 2025
Wathaurong to host open day
THE Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative is inviting the community to learn more about what the organisation does at its open day on Monday, April 7. To...
April 5, 2025
Collectibles galore as Geelong Comic and Toy Fair returns
COMIC lovers and collectors will descend on Geelong when the annual Comic and Toy Fair returns to the region this year with two event...
April 3, 2025
Calls to make anti-theft screws mandatory
IN RESPONSE to an increase in number plate thefts, RACV is calling on the Victorian government to mandate anti-theft screws in new and second-hand...
April 2, 2025
Geelong author publishes series finale
GEELONG-based author Samantha-Ellen Bound has published the fourth and final book in her fantasy series. Released on March 25, Seven Wherewithal Way: Into the Faerie...
April 1, 2025
Funding clean energy for not-for-profit organisations
A GEELONG initiative is raising funds to provide interest-free loans to local not-for-profit organisations in an effort to help them overcome costs associated with...
March 30, 2025
genU celebrates diverse art
Geelong will host its largest exhibition for people with disability when artX Regional returns next week. Co-ordinated by genU, the exhibition features works from artists...
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