Views divided on short stay levy
THE Short Stay Levy Bill has been introduced into Victorian Parliament and there has been a mixed response to its potential outcomes. The legislation will...
Cats reach 90,000 members
THE Geelong Cats have broken their membership record again, with 90,000 members on board ahead of the start of the AFL finals and AFLW...
A Grade best and fairest honours shared
NEWCOMB Power defender Jessica Duke and Torquay mid-courter Kiralee Collings have shared in the A grade league best and fairest award this evening (September...
Report highlights another tragic drowning year
A NEW research report from Royal Life Saving Australia has depicted another tragic summer, showing drowning is a more persistent and traumatic issue than...
Barwon Water achieves full switch to renewables
BARWON Water's services are now being delivered by net-zero emissions electricity, a full year ahead of its 2025 target. In a major milestone, the organisation now...
Balmoral Grove turns into creative hub
CRAFTY residents from Grovedale's Calvary Balmoral Grove aged care home have pooled their talents and hosted their first-ever art and craft show. The event on...
Belmont High to host R U OK Day basketball match
STAFF and students from Belmont High School will take to the court for some friendly competition next month to raise awareness of mental health...
Business community embrace genU Big Day Out
MORE than 300 people packed into the AWA Alliance Stadium in Geelong to help break down barriers for people with disability at the genU...
Popular market to return this spring
WARRALILY'S spring market returns to Mirambeena Park in Armstrong Creek next weekend and promises to be a lively hub full of seasonal delights and...
Festival celebrates 30,000th attendee
THE Geelong Small Business Festival has celebrated the 30,000th person to attend the annual business event by presenting them with a special Golden Ticket. Geelong...
Bis-Sport Breaky raises $14,000 for aspiring athletes
MORE than 300 people packed into the Presidents Room at GMHBA Stadium to help raise more than $14,000 for the Barwon Sports Academy at...
Hard-Ons to celebrate 40 years
Australian punk royalty the Hard-Ons will be rolling into town this November to celebrate 40 years of rocking. Fresh from a blockbuster European tour, the...
Terrifying dating tales for comedy fans
AN AWARD-nominated comedy show is on its way to the Geelong Comedy Festival and promises to detail some terrifying tales of dating life. Following sold-out...
Lifeline walk to shine a light on suicide
LIFELINE Geelong and South West Victoria is encouraging the community to walk this September in honour of the nine Australians lost to suicide every...
Community unites at Catwalk4Cancer
GEELONG'S most fashionable fundraiser took centre stage at the Geelong Arts Centre last weekend to raise vital funds for cancer services within the region. Barwon...
Sailing cadets win at world titles
CADETS from the Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) have reigned supreme on the water and brought home the gold from the world championship competition...
Beatles’ giveaway songs to star in show
LOCAL performer and historian Colin Mockett will return to the stage next month to detail some of the hit singles two of The Beatles...
Tuohy calls time on outstanding playing career
GEELONG Cats premiership player Zach Tuohy will hang up the boots at the conclusion of the club’s 2024 campaign. The 34-year-old calls time on his...
Lifeline Geelong to host comedy gala
LOCALS can laugh for a great cause by supporting Lifeline Geelong's 2024 Comedy Gala next month. The September 13 event will be held at the...
Geelong Bis-Sport Breakfast to draw big crowd
THE Barwon Sports Academy will host its biggest crowd yet of more than 250 people at its Bis-Sport Breakfast next week. The Wednesday, August 21...
Design firm listed as finalist in GBEAs
CREATIVE design firm Gecsek A+I is quickly making its mark in the business community and after only 18 months of operation has been named...
Geelong tech entrepreneur wins international award
GEELONG technology entreprenuer Aamir Qutub has won the Young Professional of the Year award at the 2024 India Australian Business & Community Alliance Awards. The...
Local fireys to help Canadian friends in need
A GROUP of five local Barwon South West firefighters has answered the call to support their Canadian friends during that nation's devastating bushfires. Forest Fire...
Upgrades complete on cafe in Geelong Botanic Gardens
UPGRADES to the iconic Tea House building in the Geelong Botanic Gardens have it looking spick and span ahead of a busy spring season. The...