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August 22, 2023
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...
August 20, 2023
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...
August 19, 2023
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...
August 19, 2023
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...
August 19, 2023
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...
August 17, 2023
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...
August 17, 2023
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...
August 17, 2023
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...
August 17, 2023
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...
August 17, 2023
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...
August 17, 2023
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...
August 16, 2023
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...
August 13, 2023
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...
August 10, 2023
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...
August 10, 2023
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...
August 9, 2023
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...
August 9, 2023
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...
August 5, 2023
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...
August 5, 2023
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,...
August 3, 2023
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...
August 2, 2023
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...
August 1, 2023
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...
July 30, 2023
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...
July 30, 2023
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...
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