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July 31, 2025
Geelong grocer takes top spot in state awards
A GEELONG family-owned business has taken out the top gong in Better Choice's Retailer of the Year - People's Choice Awards. Geelong Fresh Foods was...
July 31, 2025
Read the Play inspires resilience and kindness
HUNDREDS of people packed the President's Room at GMHBA Stadium on Friday last week for the annual Read the Play Fundraiser Breakfast. This year's event,...
July 30, 2025
Electricity network seeks apprentices
CITIPOWER and Powercor are undertaking one of the biggest trade recruitment drives by a Victorian electricity network in years. The two organisations are on the...
July 30, 2025
Geelong Grammar students go bush
GEELONG Grammar students have taken the opportunity to get hands-on in nature and complete the Bushcraft Survival Australia (BSA) course. BSA is designed to transform...
July 29, 2025
Regions receive funding from Good Friday Appeal
THE Barwon South West region will receive $600,000 thanks to the fundraising efforts of this year's Good Friday Appeal. From the $23,822,792 total raised through...
July 29, 2025
Push for preventative support for type 2 diabetes
DIETITIANS Australia wants to see a more proactive, preventative and early intervention approach in nutrition support for people at risk of type 2 diabetes. The...
July 28, 2025
Celebrating a decade of artistic support
ART Gusto is celebrating a decade of fostering creative talent and providing a supportive art studio in the region. The Geelong group is a place...
July 27, 2025
Nightjar reveals new look for summer
After 15 unforgettable summers under the stars, Nightjar is returning in 2026 with a bold new vision: Nightjar - The Summer Series. Long known for...
July 27, 2025
Winter Wonderland ball hailed a success
LIBERTY Disability Services and Friend in Me are celebrating the success of their first Winter Wonderland Ball. More than 60 people filled the Geelong RSL...
July 27, 2025
The untold story of Australian soldiers
AN author's newly published book sheds light on how Australian prisoners of war broke out and became resistance fighters, double agents and spies during...
July 27, 2025
Celebrating five decades of Richard Clapton
AUSTRALIAN musician Richard Clapton first landed on the music scene five decades ago with his debut album Prussian Blue, a milestone he is celebrating...
July 27, 2025
New exhibition creates comfort
WINTER in Geelong is about to get slightly warmer as Geelong Illustrators launch its Keepin' it Cosy exhibition on August 2. The exhibition is all...
July 25, 2025
Annual event to be a bookworm’s delight
THOUSANDS of books are in the process of getting sorted and stacked in preparation for the Rotary Geelong West Book Fair next week. Starting on...
July 24, 2025
Friend in Me goes mobile
GEELONG charity Friend In Me is hitting the road and going mobile with its sensory zone on wheels. The Mobile Reset Zone is designed to...
July 24, 2025
Record birthrate reached in Geelong
GEELONG has recorded its highest numbers of births on record as numbers around the region start to bounce back from last year's baby recession. KPMG...
July 23, 2025
Mt Duneed fuels up with new servo
APCO has opened its doors at its new Mt Duneed location, featuring the new face of convenience and a first of its kind for...
July 23, 2025
Kardinia Park calls on artists for mural
KARDINIA Park is on the hunt for a local artist to transform a grey wall into a space showcasing the unique elements of Geelong...
July 22, 2025
Country music heads to Torquay
Nashville country musician Jackson Dean is heading down under for his On The Back of My Dreams world tour with performances across metro and...
July 22, 2025
Improving the mental health of Geelong locals
The City of Greater Geelong is calling for community members to shine a light on the drivers of loneliness and isolation in the region. In...
July 21, 2025
Celebrating 40 years of crucial support in Geelong
HOPE Bereavement Care will mark 40 years of supporting people through grief with a fundraising breakfast at Truffleduck on July 29. Geelong Cats premiership player...
July 21, 2025
Animals to take over Liminal Gallery
NINE accomplished artists from Geelong, Melbourne and regional Victoria will have their works showcased at Liminal Gallery in a coming exhibition. All Things Animal: from...
July 21, 2025
Geelong projects reach international audience
TWO Geelong design projects are on show in France and Portugal, showcasing local innovation and creativity on the world stage. The Dell Eco Reef, an...
July 21, 2025
Applications open for child protection jobs
APPLICATIONS for the 2026 Child Protection Employment Program (CPEP) are now open as the initiative returns for its 10th year. People studying a social work,...
July 20, 2025
Award-winning chef to lead Geelong kitchen
FROM fine dining European restaurants to cruise ships, chef Andreas Gober has extensive global experience with food, and is headed for a major Geelong...
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