Victoria’s SES marks 50 years of dedicated service
THE Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) has reached a major milestone and is celebrating five decades of providing critical emergency assistance across the state. The...
Surf Coast students to perform at Top Class music event
FIVE students from across the Surf Coast will perform at the Top Class Music Showcase as part of the VCAA Season of Excellence annual...
Nominations open for Victorian Protecting Children Awards
NOMINATIONS are open for the 2025 Victorian Protecting Children Awards, recognising people dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children, young...
Sacred Heart CollegeGeelong marks milestone
SACRED Heart College Geelong is celebrating its foundation day next weekend with a carnival to mark the milestone. Held each year, the Foundation Day commemorates...
Thousands fill Kardinia Park for Festival of Sport
THOUSANDS of sports fans of all ages and abilities flocked to Kardinia Park last week as the Festival of Sport returned for 2025. About 2,500...
Water bottles for therapy
A LOCAL mental health provider is on a mission to provide free therapy sessions through its new water bottle initiative. Calm Minds Clinic co-directors Tabitha...
Increased fire risk for parts of Victoria throughout Autumn
THE Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Autumn has been released, indicating an increased risk of fire for parts of the state, including western and...
Fighting cancer with morning tea
CANCER Council is encouraging the community to get their friends, family and workmates together as it opens registrations for Australia's Biggest Morning Tea 2025. The...
Portrait Prize presents opportunity
ONE of Australia's leading portrait photography events has opened submissions for its annual Geelong Photography Portrait Prize. Run by Liminal Gallery and Lab in Geelong,...
Festival to offer sporting activities galore
KARDINIA Park will be a hive of activity tonight (Friday, March 7) as the Festival of Sport returns. Kicking off the long weekend, the free...
Geelong Boat Show brings marine fun
THE inaugural Geelong Boat Show will arrive at the city's waterfront next weekend for two days of marine excitement. Organised by the Boating Industry Association...
A hub of wellness and community
Stemming from a journey of health and wellness, Tyson Yilmaz and Lauren Hoseason along with brothers Cam and Ben Mcintosh ventured into creating a...
Live auction buzz to return to Geelong
The excitement of live auctions is returning to Geelong as Moorabool Antiques prepares to hold its first of the year on February 22. After running...
Local designers take centre stage
LOCAL designers and brands will soon see their creations hit the runway as Creative Coast returns to Geelong on February 23. Hosted by non-profit organisation...
Show pays tribute to Joe Cocker
Joe Cocker Express: Mad Dog vs The Englishman will pay tribute to the musician as it gears up to take the stage at the...
Victorian cancer research supported
Cancer researchers are being backed by the Victorian government with $2.7 million in funding to improve cancer outcomes across the state. In partnership with Cancer...
Total Fire Ban issued for Thursday
THE CFA have declared a Total Fire Ban (TFB) for tomorrow (Thursday, February 13) for the North Central, South West and Central regions of...
Water polo juniors headed for Geelong
THE Tri-States Junior Water Polo Tournament will welcome hundreds of competitors into Geelong this weekend for the seventh year of the competition. Hosted by the...
Lifeline Geelong’s 135 Corporate Dash returns
GEELONG, Surf Coast and Bellarine business leaders are preparing to race to the finish line as registrations for this year's Lifeline 135 Corporate Dash...
New technology to support therapy and development
A LOCAL Geelong organisation has introduced a new interactive therapy gaming system to the region. Partnering with Inception HealthTech, Liberty Disability Services has added the...
Applications closing soon for Geelong Community Foundation grants
GEELONG Community Foundation will soon close applications to its main grant round for 2025/2026. Funding from the grants will be used within the community to...
Alkimi Ceramics Studio fires up
From a young age Kristen Spalding has explored the limitless nature of ceramics, and last year traded her title of creator for teacher with...
Swimmers gear up for return of Moorpanyal 1000
SWIMMERS will make a splash in North Shore next weekend as the Moorpanyal 1000 returns for its 25th year. Hosted by the North Shore Residents...
‘Raygun’ to headline Give Geelong Breakfast event
AN AUSTRALIAN Olympian will speak at this year's Give Where You Live Foundation's Give Geelong Breakfast event as the keynote speaker. Dr Rachael Gunn, who...