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December 21, 2023
Generosity boosts Giving Tree Appeal to all-time high
THE Geelong Giving Tree Appeal has raised more than $130,000 to support individuals and families facing hardships this festive season. The month-long Meli and Sexual...
December 16, 2023
Community to help “dreams come true”
A TORQUAY local is continuing to do all she can to help her home country of Ukraine by kickstarting a new festive season giving...
December 16, 2023
Wildlife of the Year exhibition returns to Geelong
One of the world's most well-renowned photography exhibitions is making its return to Geelong's National Wool Museum to showcase the natural world's most astonishing...
December 16, 2023
Foundation set $250,000 goal for festive appeal
GEELONG personality Nadia Stamp is one of many locals showing their support of Geelong's most vulnerable and tiny patients this festive season. Ms Stamp is...
December 16, 2023
Virtual skylights to bring calm to Geelong cancer patients
CALMING virtual skylights have been introduced to two University Hospital Geelong radiation rooms following a generous $60,000 donation from the Firefighters Charity Fund. The installation...
December 15, 2023
Christmas to make debut at Botanical Gardens
THE famed Geelong Botanical Gardens will host its very own Christmas celebration for the first time ever. Tomorrow's (December 16) Christmas in the Gardens event...
December 14, 2023
Webb adds another Aussie title
TORQUAY surfer Emma Webb added another two Australian titles to her trophy cabinet at the 2023 Australian SUP Titles at Sussex Inlet in New...
December 14, 2023
Leisure Networks facilitating sport with a smile
LEISURE Networks has helped to deliver sport with a smile at its annual inclusive Cricket Gala Day. More than 70 all abilities athletes from four...
December 13, 2023
Think local this festive season
THE popular City-led It's Our Backyard campaign returns this festive season to inspire the community to think local and back local businesses. It's Our Backyard...
December 12, 2023
Favourite Aussie bands to rock the 2024 Festival of Sails
POPULAR Australian rock band Body Type will take centre stage as the headline act for the 2024 Festival of Sails in January. The four-piece from...
December 12, 2023
Closures ahead for popular Grovedale route
COMPLETE road closures will occur at the intersection of Marshalltown Road and Bailey Street, Grovedale, this January for routine improvements. Works will improve road safety...
December 10, 2023
Goodwin for local music industry
AN INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed Geelong photographer has been lauded for decades of dedication to the local music industry and awarded a prestigious music prize. Lucinda Goodwin...
December 9, 2023
Barwon Health win sustainability award
BARWON Health's commitment to sustainability and climate resilient health systems landed them with top honours at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards. Last month, the Barwon...
December 7, 2023
National champions crowned on Phillip Island
SIX new Australian champions were crowned in quality waves on Phillip Island over the weekend at the Australian Junior Surfing Titles. The nine-day event featured...
December 7, 2023
Surfs up for local secondary school students
NEXT year, secondary school students will have a chance to compete in a special tag team surfing event for the first time. The Australian Interschools...
December 7, 2023
Donations to double for remainder of appeal
CHILDREN from Bell Park Kindergarten have shared kindness to those who need it most in Geelong's community by supporting the Geelong Giving Tree Appeal. The...
December 5, 2023
Deakin on track to introduce rail-specific courses in 2024
RAIL-SPECIFIC courses will be offered at Deakin University's School of Engineering for the first time ever in 2024. An agreement recently signed between Deakin University...
December 4, 2023
City celebrate people with disability at annual awards
THE City of Greater Geelong has marked International Day of People with Disability by crowning the winners of its annual awards for People with...
December 3, 2023
Surfing Victoria title schedule revealed
SURFING Victoria has announced its 2024 Victorian State Titles event calendar, with shortboard, longboard and SUP disciplines all slated to feature. The jam-packed season of...
December 2, 2023
Foundation encouraging festive season giving
THE Give Where You Live Foundation (GWYLF) is calling on the community to show support for locals battling homeless and food insecurity this festive...
December 2, 2023
Community Hub opens at Mount Duneed
THE $13 million state-of-the-art Poa Banyul Community Hub is officially open and will provide a boost to early years and family services in the...
December 2, 2023
Emerging artist competition to return at 2024 Festival of Sails
THE call-out is on for emerging music artists to come and be part of the jam-packed entertainment at the 181st Festival of Sails in...
December 2, 2023
Decade of Ocean Grind
FROM a small humble coffee dream while hiking through Central South America to becoming coffee roasting trailblazers within the industry, Mark Clatworthy and his team...
December 1, 2023
Rainbow crossing celebrates region’s diversity
A PERMAMENT rainbow pedestrian crossing has been unveiled today (December 1) in Geelong as a symbol of pride of the region's diversity. The rainbow crossing...
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