Brewing wine, beer, gin and good times
FarmDog Brewing offers a unique blend of family history and a haven for local creations as the next generation takes hold. Maddy and Jeremy Wolfe,...
Don’t Forget my Pet Foundation receives a wagging welcome
DON'T Forget My Pet Foundation hosted its first community event over the weekend, bringing people and their four-legged friends together. Just under 100 people were...
Barwon Health program finalist in Victorian Public Healthcare Awards
A PROGRAM run by one of Geelong's major healthcare services is in the running for the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards. The Barwon Health Paediatric Eating...
Geelong marks a century of netball
PAST players, coaches, umpires and members of the Geelong Central Netball Association (GCNA) gathered on Sunday as they celebrated 100 years of netball in...
Choosing Hope Walk comes to Geelong
IN HONOUR of those who have experienced the loss of a baby, Bears of Hope will hold a Choosing Hope Walk next weekend. Families, friends...
Lara Lions Car Show revs up
CARS and motorcycles will head to the Pirra Homestead on October 27 as the Lara Lions Car Show returns. Running since 2013, the show aims...
Tom Ballard returns for second comedy festival
THERE will be plenty of laughs in Geelong as more than 60 comedians descend on the region at the end of the month for...
Don’t let burn-offs escape this fire season
AS VICTORIA approaches the Fire Danger Period (FDP), the community is being urged to take extra precautions when burning-off. The CFA responded to 819 callouts...
Nature’s artist
Drawn in by the ever-changing beauty of the world around her, Bellarine artist Jane Flowers has spent more than two decades creating landscapes and...
New designs unveiled for Barwon Women’s and Children’s
NEW designs for the Barwon Women's and Children's have been revealed by the Victorian government. The $500 million project will be built within Barwon Health's...
Women encouraged to keep getting screened for breast cancer
As National Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins, Australians are being encouraged to get checked as the federal government celebrates a rise in screening rates. Statistics...
Meet your You Yangs Ward candidates
THE Lara Care Group will hold an event next week for the public to get to know the candidates running for the You Yangs...
Kite festival takes flight
WET weather conditions didn't deter the hundreds of people who turned out for the annual Kids+ Kite Festival on Sunday. A crowd of more than...
A century of stories and memories
NEXT week marks a major milestone for Geelong local Holly Carew as she celebrates her 100th birthday. Netball has been the centre of her life...
Aussie music legend comes to town
Australian music legend Daryl Braithwaite has hit the road again with his You Won’t Go Home Whistling the Lights Tour. The ARIA Hall of...
Cirque Africa brings high-energy performance to Geelong
A fusion of dance, acrobatics and live music will come together when the critically acclaimed Cirque Africa take the stage in Geelong next weekend. Part...
Paving the way to a nature and climate positive future
THE Corangamite Catchment Authority (CMA) and the G21 Geelong Region Alliance co-hosted the Nature and Climate Positive Forum last month. More than 70 representatives from...
Vitality and Laser and Skin’s industry success
VITALITY Laser and Skin has been operating on the Bellarine for more than two decades, priding itself in delivering the best customer experience. Led by...
Don’t Forget my Pet throw community paw-ty
TAILS will wag next weekend as the Don't Forget my Pet Foundation and the Grovedale Uniting Church come together for a day of community...
Creating connections
Ocean Grove's Bloom Art and Coffee isn't just an art school - it's a space fostering creativity and bringing together a community, driven by...
Seniors can get moving for free
IN SUPPORT of older Victorians, Seniors Card holders will receive eight days of free public transport from this Sunday, October 6 until October 13. The...
Designer appointed for Stead Park upgrade
A CONTRACTOR has been appointed to design the Victorian Government's upgrade of Stead Park. Announced this week, CO.OP Studio will take the reins as the...
Adam Harvey hits the road for national tour
Australian country music singer Adam Harvey is touring nationally next month to celebrate the release of his 17th studio album. Harvey and his band will...
Funding boosts program for multicultural youth
AUSTRALIA Post has announced the recipients of this year's 2024 Community Grants program, funding projects supporting mental wellbeing and building greater community connection. Seventy-one not-for-profit...