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October 4, 2025
Young artists shine in Hearten Art Prize
EMERGING artists around Geelong are being celebrated at the Geelong Gallery with this year's Hearten Art Prize. The prize – created by the gallery's 2025...
October 3, 2025
Celebrating 40 years of Australian Crawl
ALMOST 40 years ago Australian Crawl called it quits — but it’s not the final call for the Australian rock outfit's music. Four decades on,...
October 2, 2025
GeelongPort stuns with a perfect score
GEELONGPORT has topped the global leaderboard in the 2025 GRESB Infrastructure Assessment, securing first place with a perfect score. The port scored 100/100 in the...
October 2, 2025
New health care at Lazarus helps those struggling
LAZARUS Community Centre Geelong has expanded its support services, and now offers health care to those doing it tough. The Myers Street centre now has...
October 1, 2025
Interim recycling site opens in North Geelong
AN INTERIM recycling site has opened in North Geelong, after the Geelong Resource Recovery Centre (GRRC) was closed due to safety concerns in...
September 28, 2025
Putting the colour in handmade fashion
SURRONDED by fabric and the hum of a sewing machine is where Tyzak Designz owner Victoria Miller is often found. Fuelled by a passion for...
September 28, 2025
Vanessa Amorosi to bring the hits
VANESSA Amorosi produced hits including Absolutely Everybody, Shine and This is Who I Am — now she's getting ready to bring those hits to...
September 27, 2025
End of the road for popular festival
THE Lara Food and Wine Festival will not be returning to the region. The long-running event attracts thousands of visitors each year, providing attendees with...
September 26, 2025
Local charity to hold inaugural gala
DON'T Forget My Pet Foundation is calling on the Geelong community to frock up as it prepares to hold its inaugural gala next weekend. The...
September 26, 2025
Riding the global stage
From the Queensland outback to sharing the stage with some of the biggest country artists, Wade Forster’s music career is only just taking off. The...
September 25, 2025
Leaders locked in: Geelong Gaol hosts CEO Sleepout for homelessness
BUSINESS leaders and local politicians from around the region will spend a night in a cell inside the historic Geelong Gaol to raise funds...
September 24, 2025
Geelong Arts Centre welcomes new associate artists
GEELONG Arts Centre has announced this year's associate artists, who will be supported to develop new original work, engage in extensive research and share...
September 22, 2025
School holidays on the water
SCHOOL students are encouraged to get out on the water these school holidays as the Royal Geelong Yacht Club launches its school holiday program. Its...
September 22, 2025
Dementia becomes leading cause of deathin Australia
DEMENTIA is now the leading cause of death for Australians, a new report has revealed. The Dementia in Australia report, released by the Australian Institute...
September 21, 2025
Share your thoughts on living in Geelong
THE City of Greater Geelong is encouraging residents to share what living in the region is really like. A new community views survey is now...
September 21, 2025
Gym-goers warned to hide their keys
GYM-GOERS around the region are being encouraged to ensure their keys and valuables are secure while completing their workouts. In recent weeks, a number of...
September 19, 2025
Surfside students shave heads in bold show of support
SURFSIDE Primary School has rallied behind two much-loved teachers facing breast cancer, with staff, students and families uniting for a fundraising event this afternoon...
September 19, 2025
Solo spotlight shines on Tom Busby
AS Tom Busby continues to take his solo career to new heights, the musician is stepping onto the stage with his own tour this...
September 18, 2025
Police investigate Mount Duneed hit and run
A MAN in his 50s has been taken to hospital following a hit and run collision in Mount Duneed this morning (Thursday, September 18). Police...
September 18, 2025
Greyhounds gather for awareness
GREYHOUNDS will descend on Balyang Reserve next weekend for the inaugural Geelong Great Global Greyhound Walk. To be held on September 28, the event will...
September 7, 2025
Cast your vote for Geelong’s local legends
WESTFIELD is calling on the community to vote for their favourite heroes as Westfield Geelong announces its three local finalists. Now in its eighth year,...
August 31, 2025
The sweet spot of photography
For local photographer Laura Van der Zee, photo shoots are more than capturing the perfect moment: they are about shining a spotlight on the...
August 31, 2025
Geelong pet charity to host inaugural gala
GEELONG charity Don't Forget My Pet Foundation has announced it will host its inaugural gala on October 3. To be held at the Pavilion Geelong,...
August 30, 2025
Inclusive playspace opens in Geelong
GEELONG'S newest playspace was designed with inclusion at its centre, and is now open to the public. The Rippleside Inclusive Playspace, a Livvi's Place, ensures...
