Review of Barwon River Waterway Rules Is Underway
GEELONG locals may soon be able to access the lower levels of the Barwon River for the first time in 32 years, following an...
Team Victoria surf to success at Aussie Titles
THE Victorian state surfing team has returned home from the 2023 Australian Surf Championships with some new silverware to add to the trophy cabinet. The...
Geelong Arts Centre open new captivating culinary destination
THE Geelong Arts Centre (GAC) is adding to the region's culinary scene, unveiling an exhilarating dining destination nestled within their arts precinct. Tutti opened its...
Shed showcases uplifting one-woman show
Finding joy in every opportunity is a focus at Drysdale's Potato Shed this September as hybrid-scripted one-woman show Every Brilliant Thing takes centre stage. The...
Youth TV series debuts in Geelong
An exciting new series spearheaded by children and teens across Victoria kicked its first episode in the heart of Geelong. Twelve directors aged ten to...
The simple tools for changing your life for good
What if you were told it only takes just ten minutes to make real, lasting, significant change in your life? In Torquay author Rosanne Michie's...
All Abilities competition kicks goals at season finale
THE Bell Park Dragons All-Abilities football team are the inaugural 2023 AFL Barwon All Abilities Football Netball League champions. The Australian-first competition reached its climax...
Students rank Deakin top of the class
DEAKIN University's nursing and midwifery students have voted their university experience the best in Victoria for a second year running. Results from the annual Student...
Victoria’s biggest musical celebration to stop by Torquay
LOCAL and international superstars will headline Victoria’s biggest celebration of live music later this year. The 2023 ALWAYS LIVE program will see global pop star...
Swooping season prompts vigilance warning
BREEDING season for swooping native birds is underway and locals are being advised to take extra precautions when outdoors. From now until the middle of...
Barwon Health, Deakin to support new mental health centre
BARWON Health and Deakin University are part of a new Victorian government-supported initiative aimed at improving mental health and wellbeing support for adults and...
Eireborne to land in Geelong in 2024
Geelong locals are set to embrace Irish dancing fever next year when the highly anticipated and popular Irish performing sensations Eireborne head to Geelong...
Take a new look at Animal Farm
An exciting rework of George Orwell's Animal Farm will be put under bright lights at the Potato Shed in Drysdale next week. The Bellarine venue...
All-Abilities football kicks goal in first season
AFL BARWON is looking forward to celebrating the successes of their inaugural All-Abilities Football League season this weekend at Hamlyn Park. The Australian-first competition will...
Upgrades to bring greater sporting opportunities to Anakie
NEW social rooms and multi-purpose facilities at Anakie Recreation Reserve are set to provide greater opportunities for the areas aspiring sporting stars. The $2.85 million...
Lorne SLSC volunteers win state rescue honours
LORNE Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) volunteer Sophie Carne was named Life Saving Victoria's (LSV's) Youth Lifesaver of the Year at this year's Awards...
Upgrades to deliver better sporting opportunities for Geelong
THE Geelong sporting community is set to benefit from the completion of $393,00 infrastructure and equipment upgrades at Highton's Tim Hill Reserve. The City of...
Landy Field closed for repairs
GEELONG's John Landy Athletics Field has remained closed this week as track repairs are carried out in preparations for the approaching 2023/24 athletics season. World-renowned...
Community pitches in towards local homelessness
GIVE Where You Live Foundation's (GWYLF's) inaugural Pitch Up Geelong fundraiser has raised more than $86,000 to address homelessness within the Geelong region. The live...
Local surfers star at Aussie titles
SURF COAST surfing superstars Emma Webb and Greg Brown have further etched themselves into Australian surfing history by taking out their respective divisions at...
CCMA announce catchment expert as new CEO
THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) will soon have a new leader, with Dr Amber Clarke taking on the chief executive officer role from...
Feedback sought on new bushfire strategy
THE state government is seeking local community feedback on the draft of its 10-year state bushfire management strategy. Victoria's Bushfire Management Strategy focuses on the...
Melbourne artist wins $10,000 Geelong print prize
MELBOURNE artist Marian Crawford has been crowned the winner of this year's Geelong Acquisitive Print Award. Mrs Crawford's mixed media print "A blizzard" reigned supreme...
Winter Classic delivers $7,000 fundraising wave
SURF COAST Longboarders Club's Winter Classic surfing contest and charity auction night has been labelled a "huge success" and raised more than $7,000 for...