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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

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 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 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...

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...

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...

July 26, 2024

Fishing forum to hook into Geelong

THE Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) will for a fourth consecutive year be bringing an informative fishing forum to Geelong. The free session on July 30...

July 26, 2024

David Schwarz to headline gala fundraiser

FORMER AFL footballer and recovered gambling addict David Schwarz will headline The Power in You Project's annual fundraising gala event in Geelong. The August 31...

July 25, 2024

Local lifesavers win at Australian IRB Championships

SURF Coast and Bellarine lifesavers helped bring multiple wins home for Victoria at the Sharkskin Australian and Interstate Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Championships. Strong performances...

July 24, 2024

Patagonia develop end-of-life wetsuit solution

ENVIRONMENTAL surf gear leader Patagonia has co-developed a groundbreaking circular solution for wetsuits. Alongside sustainability experts Bolder Industries, Patagonia is turning its end-of-life Yulex wetsuits...

July 21, 2024

Fashion fundraising event to return

Hundreds of members of the local community will come together next month for one of Geelong's favourite charity fashion shows. Barwon Health Foundation's CatWalk4Cancer event...

July 21, 2024

Peake, Attard make Vic Country squad

TWO Geelong cricketers will line up for Victoria Country as part of the U/19 male emerging players squad at the National Championships in December. Left-handed...

July 21, 2024

Powerful pedal program to expand

A LOCAL not-for-profit support service provider is powering on with one of its popular bike riding programs. Leisure Networks will expand its Power 2 Pedal...