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July 20, 2025
Inspiring writing for 11 years
For more than a decade, Pearl Wilson and Jenny Macaulay have come together to organise Midwinter Words, an annual literary weekend on the Bellarine,...
July 18, 2025
Inclusive playground fosters connection
TWO Geelong organisations have joined forces to create an all-inclusive playground for children in the region. Liberty Disability Services and Friend in Me have transformed...
July 16, 2025
Corporate cup celebrates inclusion
GENU and Leisure Networks joined forces last month for the return of Geelong's Wheelchair Basketball Corporate Cup. Designed to foster inclusion and community connection, eight...
July 15, 2025
the waves of a sea change
Journalist Kate Halfpenny has spent decades telling the stories of others, now she's penned a memoir about her own life. Boogie Wonderland is the writer's...
July 14, 2025
Bendigo Bank to close its Geelong doors
BENDIGO Bank will close six of its Victorian branches this year, including one in Geelong. The Malop Street branch will shut its doors on August...
July 14, 2025
Test for bowel cancer before it’s too late
A RECENT study from Deakin University's Institute for Health Transformation (IHT) has prompted Cancer Council Victoria to urge people not to ignore cancer symptoms. The...
July 13, 2025
Supporting Geelong’s jobseekers
THE disability employment service at genU, MatchWorks, has taken another step forward in ensuring people are equipped to hit the workforce. Last month, the organisation...
July 13, 2025
A passion with a purpose
Hailing from the US, Surf Coast photographer Leslie Carvitto's love for documenting things started at a young age and has blossomed into a career...
July 12, 2025
Exploring the fun in nature
THE region will celebrate the return of this year's Geelong Nature Festival with a Family Fun Day tomorrow (Saturday, July 12) at the historic...
July 12, 2025
Green thumbs to unite and plant it forward
AS THE Geelong Nature Festival returns to the region for this year, the community is invited to get things growing at a special tree...
July 11, 2025
Local voices to shine in Opera Australia performance
Talented singers from the Geelong Youth Choir will have their voices heard on the main stage as they perform in Opera Australia's touring production...
July 9, 2025
Nature strip gardening buzz
ROTARIANS from four different clubs around Geelong are banding together to transform nature strips from pieces of grass to pollinator pathways. Rotary secured a community...
July 7, 2025
Aussies behind in planning for their future
AUSTRALIANS are being encouraged to plan for their future as research reveals there is a lack of preparation for medical decisions across the country. The...
July 6, 2025
NAIDOC projections to light up City Hall
THE works of seven local First Nations artists are lighting up City Hall in celebration of NAIDOC Week. Running from Monday, July 6 to July...
July 6, 2025
Nostalgia quartet headed for Geelong
Nostalgic hits will ring out across Australian venues as the 60 Four celebrate one decade of success. The tribute act will hit the road...
July 6, 2025
Geelong workshop to help girls thrive
THE Live Life Whole Project is rolling into Geelong these school holidays with a wellbeing workshop. As a female health and wellbeing organisation, the initiative...
July 6, 2025
Driving Hope hits the road
WOMEN in Trucking Australia (WiTA) is encouraging the trucking community to climb on board as it partners with River's Gift to shine a light...
July 4, 2025
Tails wag for World Dachshund Day in Geelong
GEELONG joined in the global celebration of World Dachshund Day when 30 of the short-legged dogs made their way to the waterfront on June...
July 4, 2025
Region shines at Master Builders awards
MASTER Builders Victoria (MBV) has crowned the building industry's best with a celebration at RACV Torquay Resort. Local businesses from around the region took out...
July 3, 2025
Horseshoe Bend traffic lights not yet ready
ROADWORKS at the corner of Armstrong Creek's Horseshoe Bend and Boundary Road are still awaiting completion, with the new traffic lights yet to be...
July 2, 2025
Dementia support demand rises
AS the number of Australians living with dementia continues to rise, so does the amount of people reaching out for care and support. By the...
June 30, 2025
Waurn Ponds Memorial Reserve service to mark 106th anniversary
COMMUNITY members, exisiting and former members of the Australian Defence Force will gather on Sunday, July 6 for the 106th anniversary of the Waurn...
June 30, 2025
Local talent lands Annie role
ONE of Geelong's talented young stars is headed for Melbourne's big stage after landing a role in the professional production of Annie. Lola Duffie is...
June 30, 2025
Parks Victoria offers ranger positions across the state
PARKS Victoria is offering 12 new ranges the opportunity to work at the forefront of outdoor recreation and conservation as the organisation searches for...
