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...
Lifeline call to give during Giving Week
GEELONG locals are being encouraged to dig deep into their pockets and give to Lifeline Geelong during its upcoming September Giving Week. From September 4...
A space for support
BETTER youth mental health support is on the way to Armstrong Creek with Stride Mental Health announced as the successful provider for the new...
Bells Beach to start 2023-24 Victorian Open Series
VICTORIA's best surfers will head to the hallowed Bells Beach to kick off the 2023/24 Victorian Open Series later this year. The tri-event series will...
Bringing beauty to the canvas
Katerina Larsen creates beautiful and powerful figurative realism oil paintings in her home studio on the Surf Coast. Inspired by fashion, social media and film,...
Women’s art showcase to take centre stage
An inspiring ocean art exhibition featuring local women and non-binary artists will prime art lovers for this weekend's jam-packed Surf Coast Arts Trail extravaganza. Shoulda...
Billy’s Frothy Fund achieve national Dry July three-peat
THE BARWON Health Foundation is lauding the Geelong community for their generosity and giving spirit after raising more than $204,000 throughout Dry July for...
Bell Park Sports Club to shine brighter
NEW state-of-the-art lighting upgrades at Bell Park Sports Club will allow the Batesford-based soccer club to increase playing and training opportunities for all. The $397,00...
Community event to celebrate road upgrade
THE Greater Geelong community is invited to celebrate the completion of stage 1 of the Barwon Heads Road upgrade this afternoon (July 30) at...
Jim’s Mowing founder makes bid to save Games
AN AUSTRALIAN business leader says he will step up to the starting blocks in an effort to save the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Chief executive officer...
Landcare groups to start new community workshops
BELLARINE Landcare Group and Geelong Landcare Network will today kickstart a new workshop series targeted at empowering small landholders to become land stewards. The Small...
Surf’s up for Victorian state team
MORE than 40 of Victoria's top surfers will be riding the waves of Port Macquarie next month when the Australian Surf Championships takes the...
City welcome 82 new Australian citizens
THE City of Greater Geelong has welcomed 82 new Australian citizens to the region's thriving multicultural community across two citizenship ceremonies last week at...
Katy to ‘Steele’ the show at QMF
Award-winning Australian musician Katy Steele is thrilled to be joining a star-studded lineup for the 25th anniversary of the Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) this...
Local athletes secure medals at Australian IRB Championships
LIFSAVERS from Geelong and the Surf Coast have returned home with some new silverware after taking out five national medals at the Sharkskin Australian...
Joeys to host women’s footy grand finals
HERNE Hill Reserve will again host this year's AFL Barwon's female football grand finals, the management body announced on Tuesday (July 25). Slated to be...
Community to have say on Pakington Street parking
GEELONG residents who shop, dine, work or live along or near Pakington Street are invited to have their say on the City of Greater...
QMF drop second lineup
THE Queenscliff Music Festival continues to go from strength to strength after adding another 10 brilliant musicians to their stellar November festival lineup. Joining the...