Festival of Sport to welcome juniors to the big field
Budding young athletes are invited to try their hand at something new at Kardinia Park to kickstart their long weekend. The 2026 Festival of Sport...
Hard rubbish should be left alone, councils say
IT IS one of the great debates: when hard rubbish is on the kerb, can you take it home? With hard rubbish collections determined by...
Gas bottle explosion sparks emergency warning in North Geelong
North Geelong residents have been issued a leave immediately warning after several gas bottles exploded on Tuesday afternoon. Fire Rescue Victoria issued the warning just...
You can’t trust the ocean, but you can trust these volunteers
The ocean can change its mind in a second and that's what makes these volunteers so important to coastal communities. Surf Life Saving Club volunteers...
New funding extends critical regional youth service
YOUNG people needing family violence support in Geelong will continue to have access to bespoke local support. Geelong-based social service provider Meli has received funding...
Geelong’s next award-winning film will take just 48 hours to make
A CAMERA, an idea and 48 hours is all you need to become Geelong's next award-winning film director. The 48 hour Film Frenzy Shoot Out...
Concerns turn to celebration at health workers strike
Third time was a charm for Geelong’s health workers on Wednesday when strike action became celebration. Health Worker Union (HWU) members left Geelong in the...
Clubs playing numbers game as season nears
WOMEN'S football teams are still calling for players and staff with just over a month before the 2026 season begins. The AFL Barwon women's competition...
Blessings, lanterns, parades welcome Geelong to the new year
THE year of the horse has been welcomed in, as Lunar New Year celebrations are marked across Geelong. Sharing cultural traditions at Geelong City Market,...
Catching hearts while catching them all: fan favourite celebrates 30 years
FOR 30 years fans of all ages have been trying to catch 'em all, but no matter when your obsession started, there is always...
Step up and step away to help protect baby hoodies
They say it takes a village to raise a child but for these new parents it will take cross-species support. Local beachgoers have been asked...
Hundreds complained, now we know the cause of the smell
The cause of a foul smell noticed across Geelong’s southern suburbs has been identified. The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) attributed the odour to fertiliser used...