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October 22, 2025
Geelong walk to honour babies lost too soon
FAMILIES who have experienced the loss of a baby will unite at Eastern Park Circuit on October 26 for the Choosing Hope Walk. Run by...
October 21, 2025
Health Festival of Geelong grows into second year
GEELONG Health Festival organisers are back for a second year, following the success of the inaugural event in 2024. This year's event is returning on...
October 21, 2025
Local towns become heart safe
TOWNS in the Bellarine and Surf Coast are now better prepared in the event of a cardiac arrest after being recognised as Heart Safe...
October 21, 2025
Making children’s birthdays brighter
ROTARY Club of Highton is calling on the local community for donations of birthday gifts for children from families experiencing domestic and family violence. The...
October 20, 2025
Noll’s still on a roll
SHANNON Noll launched onto the music scene more than 20 years ago and the Australian singer-songwriter is showing no signs of slowing down. He rose...
October 19, 2025
Feeling the texture of art
CREATIVITY has been a staple in the life of local artist Jess Matters for as long as she can remember. For some, art is something...
October 17, 2025
Longer pier locked in for St Leonards
A LARGER pier is on the way for St Leonards, with the Victorian government unveiling new designs for the popular Bellarine location. Minister for Ports...
October 17, 2025
Cycling fever hits Geelong as Gran Fondo celebrations roll in
EXCITEMENT is building across the region as four days of world-class cycling get underway. It's full steam ahead in Geelong today, with the UCI Gran...
October 17, 2025
Mik Maks bring the fun for Children’s Week
CHILDREN'S Week is in full swing across the region with free activities taking place throughout the past week. More than 20 events are being held...
October 16, 2025
Don’t miss the 2025 Ladbrokes Geelong Cup
THERE is no better way to spend your public holiday than at the 2025 Ladbrokes Geelong Cup. Geelong's biggest midweek social event returns on Wednesday,...
October 15, 2025
Guy McLean brings his a-game for Royal Geelong Show
THE Royal Geelong Show bursts to life tomorrow (Thursday, October 16) promising four action-packed days of thrills, entertainment, rides, agriculture and family fun. Headlining the...
October 15, 2025
Shaka Project to host 24-hour relay for mental health
THE Shaka Project is introducing Geelong to a new challenge with its first 12 or 24-hour marathon relay-style event. Its Run for Prevention will be...
October 15, 2025
Local roads in line for repair
GEELONG, Bellarine and Surf Coast roads will undergo repair works in the coming months, as part of a state government road blitz. Announced in September,...
October 15, 2025
Redesigning life after cancer
BARWON Heads' Nicole Trimboli has turned the life-changing challenge of a bowel cancer diagnosis into a memoir that's raw, honest and inspiring. Released this week,...
October 14, 2025
Festival vibes meet world-class cycling at SpinOff
THE SpinOff festival will roll into Geelong on Friday, October 17, bringing an afternoon of music, family fun, and world-class cycling with the UCI...
October 14, 2025
New grant sparks support hub for Type 1 community
GEELONG'S Type 1 Foundation is one of the inaugural recipients of a new Latrobe Health Services Foundation grant. The Latrobe Health Services Foundation is working...
October 13, 2025
Free events for Children’s Week
GEELONG'S Children's Week is returning to the region with more than 20 free events, starting from tomorrow (Saturday, October 11). The national week is an...
October 12, 2025
Same great views, refreshed interior
At The Heads co-owners Tarren Colwell and Jak Evans have spent the past five years planning the restaurant's renovations. Now their vision has become...
October 10, 2025
Severe wind alert for Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast
THE Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds across Victoria's south west, including Geelong, the Surf Coast and Bellarine. Winds...
October 10, 2025
Musicians trade the stage for the bowling green
BOWLS clubs around Victoria will come to life throughout October and November when three indie acts team up for a regional tour. This Way North,...
October 9, 2025
Barwon Water seeks to demolish heritage aqueduct
BARWON Water has applied to demolish the Ovoid Sewer Aqueduct near Breakwater to re-open a key stretch of the Barwon River corridor. As part of...
October 9, 2025
Geelong CEOs swap beds for cells
MORE than 60 local business leaders and representatives spent the night inside the Geelong Gaol last week, raising awareness and funds for people experiencing...
October 6, 2025
Local leaders talk heritage
LOCAL figures will come together at the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre on Thursday, October 9 for a symposium on the region's heritage. Held in...
October 5, 2025
Course turning up the volume
JOHN Course lives and breathes music — it's at the heart of everything he does. From his DJ sets that get the dance floor pumping...
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