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July 16, 2026
Men charged after alleged $50k jewellery burglary spree
TWO men have been charged over a string of burglaries in Geelong West resulting in the alleged loss of around $50,000 worth of jewellery. The...
July 15, 2026
Writers explore the power of collaboration
COLLABORATIVE writing will be the focus of this year's Midwinter Words, with established and aspiring authors invited to explore the creative process together. Workshop facilitators...
July 13, 2026
140-year-old comedy still strikes a chord
MORE than 140 years after it first premiered, Gilbert and Sullivan's Patience is still poking fun at vanity, celebrity and social trends. The Gilbert and...
July 11, 2026
Meet the Geelong performers who ran away to the circus
THREE former CircArts Geelong students have returned home as professional performers with Circus Royale, bringing Elmo's Circus Dream to local audiences. Bethany Lovell, Dea Tassalini...
July 9, 2026
Blanket drive delivers warmth across the region
A community blanket drive has expanded beyond Geelong for the first time as demand for winter support continues. Christian radio station 96three's annual Big Warm...
July 9, 2026
Saints embrace reality check at the top
A loss and a draw have done little to dent East Belmont's confidence, with coach Cameron Brown viewing the results as a timely reminder...
July 9, 2026
Bird flu concerns rise on the Victorian coast
AS of 8 July, seven cases of H5 Bird Flu have been confirmed (or presumed) in Australia, with CSIRO’s Geelong-based Australian Centre for Disease...
July 8, 2026
Vika and Linda find a new voice after four decades
AUSTRALIAN vocal duo Vika and Linda are bringing their biggest national tour yet to Geelong this month, giving audiences a deeply personal look at...
July 6, 2026
Director swaps the wings for the stage in coming opera performance
LYSTER Opera director Daniel Sinfield will step from behind the scenes and onto the stage when the company's acclaimed production of The Merry Wives...
July 2, 2026
Scholarships give students confidence to dream
NORTHERN Bay College student Zainab Walizada says a scholarship gave her the confidence to dream bigger. The year 9 student shared her story alongside fellow...
June 28, 2026
A look inside Rachael John’s exclusive book retreat
AN exclusive three-day book retreat hosted by bestselling Australian author Rachael Johns opened on Friday 19 June with a lively cocktail event, drawing readers...
June 27, 2026
Why the art world is turning its eyes to Geelong
GEELONG Gallery is marking its 130th anniversary with what gallery leaders describe as one of the most ambitious exhibitions ever staged in regional Victoria,...
June 22, 2026
Geelong Botanical Gardens to glow in immersive light show
THE Geelong Botanical Gardens will transform after dark this winter, with a new immersive light exhibit set to bring colour, storytelling and a boost...
June 18, 2026
Bigger Lifeline store to fund more crisis calls
LIFELINE'S Grovedale shop reopened in a new, larger home this week, with the expansion expected to help fund more calls to the charity's crisis...
June 17, 2026
Meet the cat that came with this local nursery
A CAT with her own colouring book, a devoted following and even a retirement plan has become such an important part of a Geelong...
June 16, 2026
Pop-up flu clinic heads to Lara
FOLLOWING the success of its biggest pop-up flu clinic in six years, Geelong Mobile Vaccination Services will bring its mobile vaccination program to Lara...
June 15, 2026
The world game at walking pace
A NEW walking football program in Geelong is offering locals a chance to stay active, social and connected without the physical demands of the...
June 15, 2026
Planting hope for local koalas
KOALAS along the Barwon River are gaining vital refuge from a warming climate, with a local conservation group planting thousands of trees to restore...
June 9, 2026
A tradition built on treasured toys
FROM delicate porcelain dolls to collectable teddy bears, the annual Doll, Teddy and Craft Show invites people to take a trip down memory lane. "I...
June 7, 2026
Barwon Park Mansion becomes a movie star
WINCHELSEA'S inchelsea's Barwon Park Mansion has recently found a global audience, with the historic property emerging as an increasingly popular filming location. The late-19th century...
June 6, 2026
The show goes on for a worthy cause
IN a milestone fundraising effort, CentreStage's night of line dancing has raised more than $30,000 for Cancer Council Victoria. Over the past 20 years, CentreStage...
June 6, 2026
An industrial vision by the sea: inside Anglesea’s warehouse-inspired icon
FOR more than two decades, an angular concrete beach house in Anglesea has intrigued locals with its industrial design and striking presence in the...
June 5, 2026
The Bellarine teen chasing a music dream
FIFTEEN-year-old Bellarine local Tom Morfitt-White is proving age is no barrier to chasing big dreams. The year 9 student has just released his...
June 3, 2026
An original musical leading the way for accessibility in theatre
A new all-abilities dance and musical theatre program is giving participants the chance to step into the spotlight, with a homegrown production already taking...
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