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March 10, 2024
Geelong City Brigade celebrates 170 years of firefighting
AUSTRALIA'S first volunteer fire brigade, the Geelong City Brigade, last week marked its 170-year anniversary. Established March 4, 1854, the brigade has supported the community...
March 10, 2024
Geelong students to test robotics skills against the world
ROBOTICS students from Geelong Lutheran College (GLC) will compete in international events this year following their success at the inaugural LEGO league national championships. Seven...
March 10, 2024
Container deposit scheme teams up with Good Friday Appeal
VICTORIA'S container deposit scheme (CDS) has partnered with the Good Friday Appeal, making it easier for community members to donate to the Royal Children's...
March 10, 2024
Ocean Film Festival sails into town
OCEAN lovers will get a chance to watch an awe-inspiring line-up of independent films next week when the Ocean Film Festival hits Geelong on...
March 9, 2024
Real Deal wants specifics on affordable housing plans
THE Real Deal Geelong alliance is calling on the state government to clarify how many of the new homes slated for Waurn Ponds will...
March 9, 2024
Geelong’s future creatives to shine in exhibition
GEELONG Gallery will celebrate the creative talents of 10 local high school graduates in an exhibition launching this weekend. The show, titled Future Creatives 2024,...
March 7, 2024
Armstrong Creek schools plunged into lockdown
TWO schools in Armstrong Creek were plunged into lockdown earlier today (Thursday, March 7) following a disturbance in the area. Oberon High School and the...
March 7, 2024
Best of British theatre comes alive in Lorne
Lorne Theatre will give its patrons the opportunity to experience a night at the theatre tonight (Friday, March 8) with a special screening of...
March 7, 2024
Free TAFE fuels growth in early childhood education enrolments
THE state and federal government's free TAFE program has contributed to increased enrolments in early childhood education courses at The Gordon and is helping...
March 6, 2024
Emergency department upgrade on track for completion this year
CONSTRUCTION on Geelong's $20 million children's emergency department has reached the halfway mark. Housed at University Hospital Geelong, the department will feature 28 additional treatment...
March 5, 2024
After a decade in limbo, asylum seekers urge action
A GROUP of about 30 asylum seekers who reside in Geelong have written to the federal government to highlight the effects of their ongoing...
March 3, 2024
New program brings archaeology to life for students
AN IMMERSIVE school program has launched in Geelong, offering students the ability to experience a simulated archaeological investigation led by a trained archaeologist. The program,...
March 3, 2024
Cricket boom: Warm weather brings hopping visitors
FAVOURABLE weather conditions have led to an influx of black field crickets in homes, gardens and on beaches across the region. It follows similar booms...
March 3, 2024
Region to celebrate women at diverse IWD events
IN RECOGNITION of International Women's Day (IWD), local women's groups across the region will host events to celebrate the achievements of women and raise...
March 2, 2024
Exhibition celebrates colour
BOOM Gallery toasted Rowena Martinich's latest collection of work and the opening of her new exhibition with a celebration event last week. The exhibition, Summer...
February 29, 2024
Local kid funds performing arts scholarships
A 12-year-old-boy has funded eight performing arts scholarships for young people by selling water bottles and handmade products. Daniel Lim started his business, Casting Dreams,...
February 29, 2024
City stands firm on indoor sports centre instead of pool
THE City of Greater Geelong has continued its advocacy for a new regional indoor sports and events centre (RISEC) for the region. Chief executive Ali...
February 29, 2024
Chocolate Starfish to rock Geelong in 30th anniversary tour
Australian rock band Chocolate Starfish will perform in Geelong this October to celebrate 30 years since the release of its 1994 self-titled debut album. Its...
February 26, 2024
Barwon Women’s and Children’s hospital takes major step forward
CONSTRUCTION on the Barwon Women’s and Children’s is on track to begin later this year following today's (Monday, February 26) appointment of a building...
February 25, 2024
Dive into Martinich’s emotionally charged colourscapes
Internationally renowned abstract artist Rowena Martinich will exhibit a new collection of vibrant works in Geelong over the next three weeks. The Jan Juc-based painter...
February 25, 2024
Secret shows, intimate settings: Sofar Sounds offers unique music experience
A LOCAL arts initiative is reimagining the live music experience in Geelong, bringing audiences and artists together for intimate performances in surprising locations. Now a...
February 25, 2024
Feed Me to offer food and connection in St Albans Park
NOT-FOR-PROFIT food charity Feed Me has closed its Newtown site and is preparing to open the doors to its new location in St Albans...
February 23, 2024
Long hot summer rolls on in Lorne
Japanese psychedelic band Minami Deutsch will take to the Lorne Theatre stage next month as part of the Long Hot Summer series. The kraut-rockers made...
February 23, 2024
Good Friday Appeal gets boost from young fundraisers
TWO children from Mount Duneed are preparing to run 10km for the very first time in a bid to raise money for this year's...
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