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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...
May 6, 2026
Geelong’s first Nepali Language School
NYAH BARNES A new Nepali language school in Geelong is giving local children and families a place to learn the language, connect with their heritage...
May 5, 2026
Campaign shines light on road trauma’s lasting toll
AMBER Community's annual Shine a Light campaign returns this month with a stronger local focus, honouring lives lost on Victoria's roads while urging safer...
May 4, 2026
RBG: Of Many, One set for Geelong exclusive
NYAH BARNES Geelong audiences will get a rare chance to see one of Australia's most acclaimed theatre productions when RBG: Of Many, One comes exclusively...
May 2, 2026
Ukrainian families bring culture and cause together at Mama’s Market
THE Geelong Ukrainian Women's Association will hold its fifth annual Mama's Market on 9 May, as the volunteer-run event continues to raise funds for...
April 24, 2026
War memories endure for Geelong veteran
FOR Laurie Price, service was part of family life, but it is his own time in Korea that has stayed with him. The West Geelong...
April 24, 2026
Vietnam veteran embracing identity after decades of silence
WHEN John Pepperdine returned home from the Vietnam war in 1967, he was told to change out of his uniform amid fears of public...
April 23, 2026
Geelong families score big at Cats-Bulldogs game
MORE than 130 locals connected under the lights at GMHBA Stadium last Friday as the Geelong Regional Network cheered on the Cats against the...
April 22, 2026
A historic legacy lives on in Geelong’s organs
GEELONG is home to a surprising number of historic pipe organs, including one at Basilica of St Mary of the Angels, where organist Frank...
April 21, 2026
Why younger women can’t ignore breast cancer signs
BREAST cancer is still widely seen as an older woman's issue, but rising cases among women aged 20 to 39 are shifting that narrative. According...
April 21, 2026
Classic children’s book gets a musical twist
BELOVED Australian children's book The Wrong Book will find the right stage in July, with a new musical adaptation set to premiere at Geelong...
April 19, 2026
Mia Marshall’s surprise journey from gingerbread houses to wedding cakes
WHEN Mia Marshall started baking gingerbread houses for her prep class, it was simply a festive end-of-year treat. Within a few years, it...
April 18, 2026
I hoped for a diagnosis – just to prove the pain was real
SINCE I was a teenager, I assumed pain was simply part of being female. Every month, the same pattern returned: pain so disruptive that...
