Wathaurong committed to Narana purchase
THE Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative will take on the management of the Narana Cultural Centre, bringing it back into the Aboriginal community's hands. The co-op is...
Mockett to bring music history to life
Revered Geelong historian Colin Mockett will be bringing a captivating musical show detailing the rise of "the fifth Beatle" to the Potato Shed this...
Slater to tackle 60km for men’s mental health
A CURLEWIS local is hoping to shine a light on men's health by setting out on his biggest physical challenge yet. Dylan Slater will be...
Girls solving problems with STEM
MORE than 50 local primary and secondary students have become the latest to participate in Deakin University's Girls as Leaders in STEM (GALS) program. The...
Lucie’s drawing of hope wins the day
A GEELONG teenager will have her special ocean-inspired drawing featured on a new range of merchandise for not-for-profit therapeutic surf charity Ocean Mind. 16-year-old Ocean...
Community dig deep for critical care patients
HUNDREDS of individuals, local businesses and sporting groups rallied together to fundraise for Barwon Health's critical care departments during its Critical Care Appeal. Last weekend's...
Costelloe and co to chase fourth Dry July crown
GEELONG personality Rory Costelloe will again go dry this July and try help lead the Barwon Health Foundation's Billy's Frothy Fund team to its...
Cats honour new Hall of Fame inductees
THE Geelong Cats honoured a new group of top contributors both on and off the field at its Hall of Fame Dinner on the...
Narana shuts its doors in preparation for handover to Wathaurong
THE owners of Narana have closed its doors to the public after 28 years in preparation for handover to the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative. In a...
Fishers enjoying quest for big tuna
RECREATIONAL fishers continue to flock to Victoria's south-west in their pursuit of a special classic catch. Strong numbers of southern bluefin tuna are providing a...
Rip Curl Virtual Pro reaches record heights
TORQUAY-based surf brand Rip Curl has achieved record-breaking results in its second world virtual surfing competition. More than 1,300 surfers from across the globe participated...
Deakin climbs into world’s best 200 universities
DEAKIN University has climbed into the world's top 200 universities, confirming its position in the top 1 per cent of institutions worldwide. Its position at...
genU to get locals in the winter spirit
SUPPORT service provider genU is inviting the community to come celebrate the halfway point of the year at its Winter Solstice Fair. Tomorrow's (Saturday, June...
Foundation to support critical care patients
BARWON Health Foundation (BHF) is calling on the community to take on "feel good" volunteering opportunities at this weekend's Critical Care Appeal. From today (Friday,...
Opals forward Keely Froling signs with Geelong United
GEELONG United has its second signature for its inaugural WBNL season, announcing today (Tuesday, June 18) that Australian Opals forward Keely Froling had put...
Torquay Dance Academy students headline Victorian productions
IT HAS been a huge year for the dancers at Torquay Dance Academy (TDA). Now beginning their 12th year teaching Surf Coast children how to...
Geelong encouraged to give to appeal
GIVE Where You Live Foundation (GWYLF) is hoping locals can dig deep this month to help support those experiencing hardship during its 2024 Give...
Leisure Network to put inclusion at forefront of sport
LEISURE Networks aims to spread inclusion sports even more far and wide in 2024 and have locked in a series of dates for activations...
2024 World Longboard Tour to kick off at Bells Beach
THE World Surf League will kick off its 2024 World Longboard Tour down on the Surf Coast at Bells Beach. The WSL Bells Beach Longboard...
Jazz Jammers series to encourage younger generations
GEELONG Jazz Club is again running programs throughout this year to encourage young people to keep the music genre alive in the region. Jazz Jammers...
Geelong’s best chefs to cook for a good cause
GEELONG’s favourite feel good foodie event is back next month to support the life-saving work of the Barwon Health Foundation. Geelong’s Longest Lunch returns on...
Giving everyone a fighting chance
People, purpose and perseverance are the three core values behind Bones MMA.Owners Matt and Lani Williams are on a mission to show how their...
Theatre win global award
Geelong's Back to Back Theatre has been recognised for its creativity and dedication to the arts and awarded the prestigious Golden Lion Award for...
State’s best juniors to compete at Bells Beach
MORE than 100 of the state's best juniors will take to the hallowed breaks of Bells Beach this weekend for Round 1 of the...