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April 14, 2025
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...
April 13, 2025
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...
April 13, 2025
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...
April 12, 2025
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...
April 11, 2025
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...
April 10, 2025
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...
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
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 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 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
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 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 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...
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