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August 18, 2024
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...
August 17, 2024
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...
August 15, 2024
Melbourne artist wins Geelong Contemporary Arts Prize
MELBOURNE artist Travis MacDonald has been awarded the 2024 Geelong Contemporary Arts Prize for his painting "The top of the pond". MacDonald's work received the...
August 13, 2024
WorkSafe and Surfing Victoria extend partnership
Surfing Victoria and WorkSafe Victoria will again present two of their top activations in 2024 after renewing their partnership for a seventh straight year. Both...
August 13, 2024
Sensory garden proposed for Serendip Sanctuary
AN ALL-abilities sensory garden is beginning to take shape at Serendip Sanctuary in Lara, with draft designs developed for the new space. The garden's draft...
August 12, 2024
World blind big wave record holder to launch doco in Geelong
WORLD blind big wave record holder Matt Formston will launch his new documentary The Blind Sea in Geelong next week. The inspiring story of the...
August 10, 2024
Coker visits Anam Cara to deliver grant
ANAM Cara House Geelong has welcomed Corangamite federal member Libby Coker to its world-class facility in Waurn Ponds, with Ms Coker delivering a grant...
August 9, 2024
Shiraz festival toasts successful weekend
THOUSANDS of wine lovers descended on the region's best wineries over the weekend for this year's Winter Shiraz Festival. People came from far and wide...
August 8, 2024
Free clinics to help boaters with reversing
LOCAL recreational boaters are invited to brush up on their boat trailer reversing skills at a series of free clinics this spring. Experts from the...
August 8, 2024
Billy’s Frothy Fund claim fourth Dry July title
A GENEROUS and giving Geelong community has helped Billy's Frothy Fund rise to the top and achieve a fourth consecutive national Dry July fundraising...
August 7, 2024
Tradies to look after eyes
Local optometrists are warning tradies in Greater Geelong to look after their eyes and prevent injury on job sites. August is Tradies Health Awareness Month,...
August 6, 2024
Foundation aims to deliver $80k grants
GEELONG Community Foundation is calling on local residents to experience the joys of its P500 giving circle program. P500 is a fundraising initiative where people...
August 3, 2024
Creative call for Geelong Design Week
THE GEELONG community are being invited to showcase their design projects, compelling stories and unique talents during Geelong Design Week. The 2024 Geelong Design Week...
August 3, 2024
Matches to bring awareness of domestic violence
AFL Barwon and the Sexual Assault and Family Violence (SAFV) Centre are teaming up this weekend to raise awareness and show solidarity about domestic...
August 3, 2024
Local pair make Victorian Emerging Cricket Squad
A PAIR of Geelong cricketers have been selected in Victoria's elite pathway Female Emerging Squad. Off-break bowler Aanliya Cheeran and fast-bowler Bronte Leishman are part...
August 2, 2024
Bridging the gap at Fyans Street
THE Fyans Street level crossing removal project is nearing completion, with the new 2000-tonne rail bridge moved into place. The new rail bridge will simplify...
August 2, 2024
Inclusion Round to shine bright
LEISURE Networks and AFL Barwon are teaming up to celebrate inclusion in sport by hosting a first-of-its-kind Inclusion Round. This weekend, players from Geelong West...
August 2, 2024
Locals to compete at Australian Surf Championships
TEN local athletes will represent Victoria at the Australian Surf Championships in Port Macquarie, New South Wales. The event will take place over nine days...
July 31, 2024
Dürer-inspired etching series
Geelong Gallery is presenting a suite of contemporary etchings from Australian artists Raymond Arnold and Ian Westacott. Double Vision: Mapping Dürer in a Time of...
July 31, 2024
Northeast Party House welcoming visitors
THE Torquay Hotel will turn into a party paradise when electrifying Melbourne dance outfit Northeast Party House comes to town this month. The six-piece band...
July 30, 2024
Initiative helps Newcomb students see clearly
STUDENTS at Newcomb Primary School are among those benefiting from a program helping to remove vision impairment as a potential barrier to educational engagement...
July 29, 2024
Kardinia Rotary support locals in crisis
KARDINIA Rotary Club is helping to create a fairer community by donating $10,000 towards local crisis and support organisation Lazarus Community Centre. The Geelong based...
July 28, 2024
GAWS extends freeze on adoption fees
Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) has extended its Winter Fee Freeze program in the hope more animals can find their forever home. The program was...
July 27, 2024
Bag Raiders to bring the dance vibes
Dance lovers are sure to get their hips moving next weekend when Australian electronic music duo Bag Raiders roll into town. The hitmakers are locked...
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