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February 22, 2025
Geelong’s big-hearted convoy hits 10
MORE than 250 trucks will journey 43km around Geelong this weekend for the 10th anniversary of Camp Quality's Convoy Geelong. The annual fundraiser is held...
February 22, 2025
Beyond the visible: Jane Fitzgerald’s vintage vision
Photographer Jane Fitzgerald draws much of her inspiration from her extensive travels around the globe. Her latest exhibition Amalfitana, which is set to open at...
February 21, 2025
Indigenous artists make mark on Geelong
LOCAL artists and sisters Kasey and Jess Tattersall are quickly making a name for themselves across the region. Their latest project, a vibrant mural celebrating...
February 20, 2025
Community to rally against gas terminal
AS A DECISION from the Planning Minister on Viva Energy's proposed floating gas terminal nears, community opponents are set to gather this weekend to...
February 20, 2025
Exploring grief through art
SUBMISSIONS have opened for a unique art exhibition exploring grief. In August, Hope Bereavement Care (Hope) will once again stage its The Art of Grieving...
February 19, 2025
Funding available for community projects
APPLICATIONS for Barwon Water's annual community grants program have opened, with community groups invited to share their ideas for projects that will enhance quality...
February 19, 2025
More funding needed for family violence support
COMMUNITY legal services are calling for more funding, as the rate of family violence across the state continues to rise. According to the Crime Statistics...
February 18, 2025
Nominations open for Victorian Honour Roll of Women
THE community is encouraged to help recognise women who have made a significant and lasting contribution in Victoria, as nominations for the Victorian Honour...
February 17, 2025
Building confidence and connections for women
NOT-FOR-PROFIT organisation Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities (ADEC) will host a series of free women's empowerment workshops for the Geelong community, beginning this...
February 16, 2025
Virtual women’s health clinic to launch in Victoria
The Victorian government will launch a virtual women's health clinic before the middle of the year in a bid to reduce the barriers and...
February 15, 2025
New life for GAWS op shop
GEELONG Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) officially celebrated the opening of its op shop in Newcomb on Tuesday this week at an event featuring some...
February 15, 2025
Rammed earth retreat in the Surf Coast’s hinterland
Tranquil and light-filled, the Tecture-designed Deans Marsh House is grounded with a sense of anticipation. The home is accessed by a meandering 1km driveway, and...
February 13, 2025
Petition launched to protect flying foxes after Cadel Evans race
LOCAL environmentalists and wildlife rescuers have launched a petition calling for a review of the course travelled by cyclists in the Cadel Evans Great...
February 10, 2025
Lorne photographic prize returns with new theme
LORNE Community Connect's (LCC) photographic prize is back for a second year, and the community is encouraged to submit works that explore the routines...
February 10, 2025
Peer support program boosts wellbeing at University Hospital
A PEER support program pioneered by a Barwon Health emergency department physician has been recognised for its positive impact on the physical and mental...
February 7, 2025
Council votes to reinstate Australia Day celebrations
THE City of Greater Geelong will return to celebrating Australia Day on January 26 and stop all advocacy to the federal government that the...
February 6, 2025
Ports Victoria raises concerns over Viva’s gas terminal project
COMMUNITY opponents of Viva Energy's proposed gas terminal have doubled down on their calls for the project to be canned, after Ports Victoria raised...
February 6, 2025
Geelong Rainbow Festival cancelled
THE 2025 edition of the annual Geelong Rainbow Festival will not go ahead next week, with organisers citing limited resources and stretched finances among...
February 5, 2025
Community urged to stop disturbing endangered flying fox colony
THE newly minted not-for-profit organisation Bats of Geelong is calling for greater measures to protect the region's grey-headed flying fox colony from people who...
February 5, 2025
Op shops forced to dispose of tonnes of unsaleable items
OPPORTUNITY shops across the region are struggling to keep up with the ongoing issue of illegal rubbish dumping at their volunteer-run collection sites. For All...
February 4, 2025
Major upgrade for Geelong’s water supply underway
MAJOR upgrade works have begun on the Melbourne to Geelong pipeline (MGP) to increase its capacity and expand its reach, with the aim of...
February 4, 2025
‘A lot of cricket’: Newcomb Bulls veteran hits 450 game milestone
NEWCOMB Bulls Cricket Club veteran Frank Canadillas marked his 450th senior game earlier this month in a Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association Round 11 club...
February 4, 2025
Cultura CEO to retire
LOCAL multicultural organisation Cultura is on the hunt for a new chief executive officer, following current chief Joy Leggo's decision to retire later this...
February 4, 2025
2,419 portraits to shine a light on men’s mental health
THE team behind Geelong's Liminal Gallery has launched a new fundraising initiative aimed at raising $100,000 for men's mental health and suicide prevention. Motivated by...
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