Geelong bartenders to compete in national cocktail competition
TWO of Geelong's best bartenders are ready to mix up a storm at the prestigious 'Enter the Dragon 3' Australian cocktail competition this weekend. Gorge...
Top Geelong drops toasted
HUNDREDS of local wine-lovers charged their glasses and enjoyed the festivities at the 21st annual Toast to the Coast event last weekend. The cultural extravaganza...
Geelong grab Smith from Bulldogs
THE Geelong Cats finally got their man, with Western Bulldogs young gun Bailey Smith to don the hoops in 2025 and beyond. A deal was...
More water to flow under bridge for caretakers cottage
BARWON Water is celebrating the 150-year anniversary of its service basins at Lovely Banks by restoring the on-site basin keeper cottage. The exterior of the...
Fashion fundraiser shines in 25th year
MORE than $16,500 has been raised for the Kensekka community in Uganda at St Joseph's College Geelong's 25th annual Parent Network Fashion Dinner. The fashion...
AFL Barwon announce Community Award winners and namesakes
AFL BARWON recognised the region’s football and netball leaders at a Community Awards event held tonight (Friday, October 18). The event at Geelong Library and...
Tradies drop tools for surfboards at URBNSURF
LOCAL duo Ethan Huxtable and Callan Cross reigned supreme in their respective surfing divisions at the 2024 WorkSafe Tradies Challenge. Huxtable (Jan Juc) was victorious...
Expo helps to provide workers for peak season
HUNDREDS of people enjoyed exploring a range of employment opportunities at the Gordon's Tourism and Hospitality Expo. The free-to attend event aimed to address workforce...
Gurus Stoneage Romeos glory
Australian rock legends Hoodoo Gurus will be dropping into Geelong next year to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its hugely successful Stoneage Romeos album. The...
Top wines to flow at Toast to the Coast
HUNDREDS of people will whet their palates with the best cool climate wines our region has to offer at Saturday's (October 19) Toast to...
Sunrise yoga brings serenity on World Mental Health Day
MORE than 250 people stepped onto the grass at GMHBA Stadium for a sunrise yoga session last week to celebrate World Mental Health Day. Led...
Stage two of Barwon Heads Road Upgrade given green light
SAFER and more reliable travel is on the way for local drivers, cyclists and walkers with the green light given to stage two of...
Falcons appoint Heffernan as Girls’ coach for 2025
AN INVALUABLE member of the Geelong Falcons program will be taking on a lead role on and off the field in 2025. Tash Heffernan has...
Kellett’s put pedal to the medal
A TORQUAY couple have landed on the podium again at the WEMBO World Solo 24 Hour Mountain Bike Championships. Kate Kellett and her husband Brett...
13th and Jan Juc secure National Final honours
LOCAL boardriding clubs 13th Beach and Jan Juc have qualified for the Australian Boardriders Battle National Final after strong performances in the state qualifying...
Holmes wins first Carji Greeves Medal
GEELONG Cats utility Max Holmes has claimed his first Carji Greeves Medal, the club's top individual honour. Holmes polled 164 votes at the ceremony on...
Expressive artist showcase to grace The Gordon
TALENTED students from The Gordon in Geelong will have their artistic prowess showcased in a coming exhibition. The cohort-led Bouquet exhibition will feature works from...
Fashion fundraiser returns for 25th year
MORE than 200 people will come together tomorrow evening (Friday, October 11) to raise funds for the Kensekka community in Uganda at St Joseph's...
Barwon Water gets moving for WaterAid
BARWON Water staff have put their best foot forward to raise funds and awareness of the 'Walk for Water' initiative. The week-long fundraising campaign encouraged...
Bodyjar to rock the Torquay Hotel
Melbourne punk rockers Bodyjar will make the trip down the highway to let its energy run rampant on the Surf Coast. The four-piece band will...
Pause, reflect and reconnect: Celebrating headspace Day
HEADSPACE Geelong is encouraging the community to pause, reflect and reconnect tomorrow (October 10) in recognition of headspace Day. The theme of ‘Pause. Reflect. Reconnect’...
Local duo take part in Netball Victoria First Nations Tournament
A PAIR of up-and-coming local netball stars have participated in a first of its kind state competition, with their eyes firmly set on making...
Nominees announced for AFL Barwon Community Awards
AFL BARWON has announced the nominees for this year's Community Awards, which celebrates volunteers in the Barwon region. More than 50 people from local sporting...
Christmas in Geelong launch date revealed
YULETIDE fans can now block out November 30 as the opening night of the Christmas in Geelong program. This year marks the 10th anniversary of...