Marathon mission for men’s health
AN ARMSTRONG Creek resident is taking on a marathon a week for the month of November to raise funds for prostate cancer research and...
New lease on life
The shift from optometry to refurbishing furniture destined for landfill might seem large to most, but it's a choice that has paid off for...
Give a gift of dignity this Christmas
VOLUNTEERS are seeking donations of toiletries and sanitary items for women and girls experiencing homelessness, fleeing domestic violence or doing it tough this Christmas. The...
Arnhem Land to Wadawurrung Country
An exhibition showcasing the work of 19 First Nations artists from the Northern Territory is headed for Geelong. Titled Barrku wanga/Going to a faraway place,...
Free TAFE program targets skill gaps
MORE than 80 tuition-free TAFE qualifications and short courses targeting a range of in-demand industries are available to individuals looking to upskill or change...
Puppy love: Detector dogs in urgent need of foster homes
AS MANY as 70 future Australian Border Force (ABF) detector dogs are in desperate need of foster homes across the Greater Geelong region to...
Point of difference
Interior stylist Kate Webber has one key piece of advice: curate your home slowly. A lifetime of experience has taught her to resist the temptation...
A match made in heaven: Geelong gets a taste of Melbourne’s best lobster roll
The team behind Melbourne's favourite lobster roll has arrived in Geelong. Until the end of January, Austin's Wines in Sutherlands Creek will host Pinchy's for...
Santa in need of Christmas helpers
IF YOU ask Patrick Sheean what he enjoys most about donning a Santa Claus suit every year for Christmas, he will tell you it's...
Local change-makers win big
ENVIRONMENTAL innovators and trailblazers have been recognised at this year's Tidy Towns and Sustainable Cities Awards with three local initiatives taking out prizes. Now in...
Incinerator opponents protest outside EPA office
GEELONG residents and environmental activists have taken their opposition to a waste-to-energy incinerator proposed for the region to the Environmental Protection Authority's (EPA) doorstep,...
Play explores complexities
A dramatic and emotional production tackling abusive and manipulative relationships opens to audiences this month. Presented by the Geelong-based Someone New Theatre Company, Why They...
The art of the side hustle
The Torquay-based Little Pantry Project and its founder prove hustle culture is alive and well. For many of us, it's a dilemma as common as...
Labour of love
A new podcast series celebrating the glitz, glamour and innovation of classic Hollywood has launched online. Co-hosted by filmmaker and Torquay local Mia de Rauch,...
Film festival fosters local talent
The annual North Bellarine Film Festival will return for its seventh year next month and present a varied program of Australian and international films...
Community support needed to empower local artists
GEELONG Arts Centre is calling on the community to contribute to the support of young and emerging artists across the region. Its Church Giving Campaign...
For the love of art
THE Geelong Gallery has partnered with the Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society (ADFAS) Geelong to fund the conservation of several items in its...
Navy band heads port side
PORTARLINGTON Neighbourhood House is gearing up to again host the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Band for a community concert this month. The RAN Band has...
Comedy Festival brings talent to Geelong
Comedy fans are preparing themselves for the arrival of Geelong's first homegrown comedy festival. The Geelong Comedy Festival will run from October 26-28 and feature...
“Yes” campaigners vow to continue fighting for reconciliation
SUPPORTERS of a First Nations Voice to Parliament have been delivered a resounding defeat over the weekend with the majority of Australians voting against...
Gambling Harm Awareness Week a chance for conversation
WITH the spring racing carnival almost upon us, the community is being urged to talk about the harms associated with gambling. The theme of this...