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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...
May 31, 2026
Nature-inspired children’s book blooms in Geelong
A children's story about the power of a single plant to reconnect young people with nature has taken root in Geelong. Regenerative architect and biophilic...
May 31, 2026
Nominations sought for community changemakers
NOMINATIONS have opened for Volunteering Geelong's 10th annual Volunteer of the Year Awards, recognising volunteers across the region. The awards span five categories and celebrate...
May 31, 2026
Forget everything you think you know about opera
AUSTRALIAN soprano Giuseppina Grech wants audiences to laugh, connect and perhaps even be surprised by opera. The performer, who recently returned from a sold-out season...
May 29, 2026
Stitching a fairytale to life
MORE than 200 bespoke costumes are helping transport audiences into the world of Beauty and the Beast in one of the most ambitious wardrobe...
May 28, 2026
Point Lonsdale through a different lens
LOCAL photographer Jane Fitzgerald has uncovered an otherworldly side of Point Lonsdale, using infrared photography to transform familiar coastal landscapes into something entirely unexpected. By...
May 23, 2026
Local artist paints the feelings evoked by the Australian landscape
OCEAN Grove artist Gordon Lingard is inviting viewers to slow down and reconnect with the Australian landscape through his latest exhibition, Face of the...
May 18, 2026
Volunteers needed to keep show tradition alive
THE Royal Geelong Show is calling for more volunteers as organisers work to ensure the long-running event continues to thrive. Run by the Royal Geelong...
May 18, 2026
Expo to showcase local volunteering opportunities
VOLUNTEERS from across Geelong and the Bellarine will come together later this month for the Geelong Volunteering Expo. Presented by Volunteering Geelong as part of...
May 9, 2026
When celebration meets sensitivity: the changing face of Mother’s Day marketing
MOTHER'S Day is a time of celebration for some and sorrow for others, and as inboxes fill with gift ideas, floral offers and heartfelt...
May 8, 2026
Native blooms and classic pinks top Mother’s Day floral trends
MOTHER'S Day has become one of the biggest dates on the retail calendar and, for florists, it often marks the end of the busiest...
May 8, 2026
Regional music push hits Lorne
LIVE music returned to Lorne over the weekend, with a free pop-up event drawing crowds to the Great Ocean Road town for a day...
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