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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

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 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 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 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 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

Geelong Half Marathon returns

THE Geelong Half Marathon is returning to the banks of the Barwon River next weekend with a sold-out event. Hosted by the Geelong Cross Country...

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...

March 30, 2025

Flower power for two local mums

A pop of colour and a floral aroma has bloomed in Mount Duneed where Abby and Selma Maric have transformed a humble shipping container...

March 26, 2025

Plan to shape Geelong’s policy about pets

THE City of Greater Geelong is calling on the community to have their say on the development of the Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP). All...

March 26, 2025

Addressing social connection in expectant parents

NOT-FOR-PROFIT organisation Friends for Good will start a program providing social connection for expectant parent thanks to a community grant from the City of...

March 25, 2025

Gala to raise awareness for autism

CORE Autism and Disability Services will celebrate Autism Awareness Day with an inclusive gala on Wednesday, April 2. The inaugural event will feature speakers living...

March 23, 2025

Finding peace in the chaos of life

SURF COAST local Simon Taylor has a deep devotion for the art of Taichi and Qigong, a passion he's imparting upon others. The two ancient...

March 22, 2025

Success for inaugural Geelong Boat Show

ORGANISERS of the inaugural Geelong Boat Show have labelled the event a success after two days of marine action on the Geelong Waterfront over...

March 21, 2025

Funding announced for stage two of the Barwon Heads Road upgrade

THE Albanese Labor Government has announced an extra $68.2 million in funding for the second stage of the upgrade to Barwon Heads Road. These upgrades...

March 21, 2025

Free festival to light up Norlane

MARKET stalls, food trucks and a variety of performances will descend on the Norlane ARC auditorium tonight (March 21) for the Northern Nights Festival. Hosted...

March 21, 2025

Superboats roar in Geelong

SOME of Australia's fastest powerboats hit the water in Geelong over the weekend as the Offshore Superboat Championships returned to the region. Held on March...

March 19, 2025

Geelong celebrates women

THE region has celebrated the contributions and leadership of women across the City of Greater Geelong as part of International Women's Day. Twenty-two women were...