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Get a taste of Shakespeare this weekend

AFTER a challenging 12 months of performance cancellations and lockdowns, OZACT is celebrating a return to brighter days with A Feast of Shakespeare in...

New car parks completed at Waurn Ponds railway station

BY JAMES TAYLOR COMMUTERS to Melbourne have more and better places to park at Waurn Ponds railway station with the completion of the latest stage...

Geelong to say hello, Dolly

Geelong's music lovers may remember Dolly Diamond from her appearance on the Geelong Arts Centre's livestream last year, and will have the chance to...

Jan Juc artist shortlisted for national award

A MURAL in Geelong West to celebrate cancer survivors and inspire hope has been named as one of the best public art experiences in...

Wreck2Reef cancelled, IRONMAN 70.3 postponed

THE snap lockdown across Victoria stopped the running of the annual Wreck2Reef swim last weekend, and organisers have been forced to cancel the event...

Woorangalook Koori Surfing Titles run in new format

INDIGENOUS communities gathered together on Wadawurrung country at Urquhart Bluff earlier this month for the annual Woorangalook Koori Surfing Titles. The annual tradition has now...

GFL fixture tweaked for 2021 season

SEVERAL changes to the final 2021 Geelong Football Netball League (GFNL) fixture hae been made by AFL Barwon, following agreements between competing clubs. The round...

Rip Curl magnanimous about losing Pro this year

RIP Curl's chief brand and marketing officer Neil Ridgway said the surf brand and the World Surf League (WSL) tried their best to get...

AFL Barwon still seeks GM

AFL BARWON has missed its own self-imposed deadline to find a new regional general manager (RGM), but does not expect the delay to have...

Groups tee up infrastructure works with city’s grants

CLUBS, groups and organisations across the region will share in more than $3 million through the City of Greater Geelong's 2020-21 Community Infrastructure Grants...

Andrews says Avalon “obvious” contender for quarantine site

AVALON Airport is among the leaders for a COVID-19 quarantine facility purpose-built by the state government, with Premier Daniel Andrews describing the Geelong airport...

A taste journey around the world

GEELONG's ethnic community groups are looking forward to showcasing their cuisines in Pako Festa's new format. The February 27 event will showcase the cuisine of...

Momentum builds: Developer chosen to head up Lovely Banks housing development

AWARD-WINNING developer Newland has been appointed to head up construction of a master-planned community in Lovely Banks, which will bring 15,000 new homes to...

Beyond Pink supports cancer sufferers through highs and lows

A CANCER support group on the Bellarine is providing relief, reassurance and encouragement for people living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Beyond Pink formed back...

Daniel O’Keefe to coach Carlton reserves

THE 2021 VFL season is drawing closer, and Carlton's side will have a Geelong connection at the helm. Former Geelong Falcons and Geelong VFL coach...

Pro is no go at Bells this year

THERE will be no Rip Curl Pro at all at Bells Beach this year, and Rip Curl and the Surf Coast Shire have both...

Seeking beauty from above and below

Nikole Ramsay found herself in foreign territory early last year as she stared at a blank diary once filled with a carefully planned schedule...

Worst year on record: Drownings occurring at unpatrolled beaches

NEW data has emerged from Life Saving Victoria (LSV) showing a concerning trend as the state grapples with the worst season on record. LSV...

Geelong women in business join forces to take on 2021

EMPOWERING women to harness their strengths and find their voice will be at the heart of an upcoming Geelong women in business event. Successful businesswoman...

Executive reserve frontage living in quiet cul de sac

Those secret spots tucked away from the flurry of activity that makes the bustling town of Torquay what it is today are hard to...

Community generosity shines in classic result

A NEW fundraising challenge on the Surf Coast has raised enough money to fund the work of a cancer research scientist until the end...

Agency Profile – David Phillips, Sales Manager, Belle Property Geelong & Torquay

With his enthusiasm for helping people with property decisions, David Phillips brings an honest and reliable service to his role as our Sales Manager. He...

IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong gets green light

THIS year’s IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong has been given the green light, with organisers confirming their COVIDSafe event plan had been approved. The IRONMAN Group Oceania...

Skye and Sultan to join Midnight Oil in Geelong

Midnight Oil will bring songs from their mini-album The Makarrata Project to Geelong next month, and have just revealed that Dan Sultan and Alice...