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April 18, 2024
Event raises vital funds for Norm Stanley
THE community continue to rally around beloved Wathaurong man Norm Stanley following his stage four cancer diagnosis, this week hosting a fundraising event to...
April 18, 2024
State prepares for digital driver licence launch
ROAD users across the state will be able to access their driver's licence on their smartphones next month with the Victorian government preparing to...
April 17, 2024
Torquay’s Australian National Surfing Museum celebrates three decades
THE Australian National Surfing Museum (ANSM), located in Torquay, is this year celebrating three decades since it opened its doors to visitors. For the past...
April 17, 2024
Coker makes good on election commitment
INFRASTRUCTURE upgrades have been completed at several schools across the Corangamite electorate, providing local students with much-needed equipment and facilities. Their completion marks the fulfilment...
April 14, 2024
Inaugural public health strategy aims for health equity
RISING rates of chronic disease and inequitable health outcomes across the Barwon South West (BSW) region has prompted the release of the region's first...
April 13, 2024
A celebration of film and community
The Geelong Pride Film Festival has announced an exciting program of events ahead of its opening screening on April 18. The festival, which platforms and...
April 13, 2024
GRID Series launchpad: Five Geelong artists take flight
Five of Geelong's most exciting emerging artists have today launched new music across all streaming platforms. It marks the final days of their tutelage under...
April 12, 2024
Wheels for wellbeing: Cyclist rides for mental health
A MAN from New South Wales is attempting an 1,800-kilometre solo bike ride, along Australia's east coast, to raise much-needed funds for mental health...
April 11, 2024
The Warm Up heats up match day with live show at GMHBA Stadium
RADIO show, The Warm Up, will this week expand its sports coverage with the launch of a new show that aims to elevate the...
April 10, 2024
Ombudsman calls out government inaction on social housing complaint system
THE Victorian Ombudsman has called on the state government to address ongoing concerns with the social housing complaint system, stating the government is yet...
April 9, 2024
Siblings run 10km, raise more than $7,000 for Good Friday Appeal
TWO children from Mount Duneed have raised more than $7,000 for the Good Friday Appeal after running 10km for the very first time. Siblings Kobe...
April 9, 2024
Crackdown on dodgy landlords: New taskforce to target rental law breaches
LANDLORDS and real estate agents who breach the state's rental laws will be the focus of a new taskforce. Embedded within Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV),...
April 9, 2024
Funding boost on offer for environmental groups
APPLICATIONS are open for the Victorian government's latest round of Landcare grants and environmental volunteer groups are encouraged to apply. Funding of up to $20,000...
April 8, 2024
Five Geelong artists to showcase new music after GRID Series mentorship
THE five local musicians involved in the Geelong edition of the Grass Roots Indie Development (GRID) Series program are set to debut new songs...
April 7, 2024
North Geelong distillery dubbed one of Victoria’s best
A NORTH Geelong-based gin distillery has been labelled one of the best distilleries in Victoria alongside some of the country's most notable players in...
April 7, 2024
Melbourne author wins Local Word Writing Prize
THE winner of this year's Local Word Writing Prize has been announced, with an author from Box Hill securing the top honour. Carolyn Leach-Paholski's entry...
April 4, 2024
Mind the Buzzcocks, they’ll hit Lorne in spring
Influential English punk band Buzzcocks are headed to Australia for the first time since 2016 and will make a stop in Lorne over the...
April 4, 2024
Back to Back is back with Multiple Bad Things
The multi-award-winning Back to Back Theatre will this month debut its new work, MULTIPLE BAD THINGS. The production marks the first major work by the...
April 4, 2024
Luncheon to raise funds for vulnerable babies and children
GEELONG Mums biggest annual fundraising event will return next month, raising much-needed funds in support of vulnerable babies and children across Victoria. The organisation’s beloved...
April 3, 2024
Grants support First Nations stories, art and dance
THREE initiatives contributing to the preservation and promotion of First Nations cultural heritage are set to receive a funding boost from the City of...
April 2, 2024
Geelong bars mix together for cocktail crawl
A unique bar-hopping experience is headed to Geelong next weekend, offering cocktail lovers an opportunity to explore the city's vibrant bar scene. Eight different venues...
April 1, 2024
Rotary Club fights for Fyansford Paper Mill water race restoration
VOLUNTEERS from the Highton Rotary Club have been campaigning for the restoration of the breached water race at the Fyansford Paper Mill for almost...
March 28, 2024
Long-awaited upgrades at St Helens Reserve in the works
CONSTRUCTION has started this month on new facilities at St Helens Reserve in Rippleside, providing long-sought upgrades. The reserve, which overlooks Corio Bay and acts...
March 27, 2024
Annual walk builds bridges for dementia awareness
Locals are gearing up for the annual Memory Walk & Jog to raise awareness and funds to support people living with dementia. The event, hosted...
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