Geelong community laces up for fundraiser
EASTERN Beach Reserve will again host Dementia Australia's Memory Walk & Jog event this Sunday, May 4. The walk and jog is Dementia Australia's largest...
Geelong communities pause for Anzac Day
ANZAC Day services across the Geelong region brought the community together on Friday last week as several services took place in honour of all...
genU CEO steps down
GEELONG disability and community support provider genU announced today (Wednesday, April 30) that chief executive officer Clare Amies would step down from her role. The...
Celebrating World Croquet Day
COUNTRIES around the globe will take up a mallet next weekend as clubs and community groups mark World Croquet Day on May 3. The day...
Announces extra regional shows
AUSSIE musician and ARIA Award winner Conrad Sewell is making his way around the country for the 10th anniversary acoustic tour of his 2014...
Amendment adopted for South Geelong UDF
THE City of Greater Geelong has adopted an amendment to the South Geelong Urban Design Framework (UDF) into the Great Geelong Planning Scheme. The decision...
Red Shield Appeal enters 61st year
THE Salvation Army has kicked off its 61st annual Red Shield Appeal across Australia. Taking place from April through to June, the annual event hopes...
Anzac Day projections to light up City Hall
WHILE Anzac Day services take place across the nation, Geelong's City Hall will commemorate the 110th anniversary of the landing of troops at Gallipoli...
One last lap for Million Paws Walk
POOCHES will make their way around Eastern Park Ovals one last time when the RSPCA's Million Paws Walk returns to Geelong on May 25. After...
Parkinson’s pilot to transform Australian care
FUNDING from Fight Parkinson's and the University of Tasmania will bring a new pilot program in the fight against Parkinson's to Western Victoria. The $3.7...
Shaping the public places of Geelong
THE City of Greater Geelong is asking for help on how it plans, delivers and manages the city's outdoor public spaces. The City is inviting...
Marking Anzac Day in Geelong
RSL sub-branches across the nation will host Anzac Day ceremonies on Friday, April 25 as communities pause to remember the sacrifices made during war. There...
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...
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,...
Crafting the perfect scent
FROM a young age, Aysha Hansen's memories have been intertwined with smells, reminding her of different moments in her life. After years of being fascinated...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...