Bigger and better: 90-year-old Geelong institution on the move
IT HAS survived a world war, the COVID-19 pandemic and every major event in between, but after 90 years this Geelong institution is on...
‘Amazing idea’: locals back push for Armstrong Creek rail
ARMSTRONG Creek locals have shared their support for a train station to be developed in the southern Geelong suburb. The existing Geelong V/Line service stops...
Hunting for dinosaurs: the trend that keeps coming back
VICTORIA'S southern coastline is millions of years old and with the right knowledge and a bit of patience, citizen scientists can – and are...
VNL club pleads for sponsor support
GEELONG'S premier netball club is calling for support as they approach the start of the season without sponsorship. The Cougars are Geelong's highest level netball...
Affirmation Station to bring peer support, connection
GEELONG'S gender diverse community will have access to peer support and workshops next month at the region's first Affirmation Station event. Organised in response to...
Fans of all music to dig for new sounds
HIPSTERS copped a lot of flak during the mid-2010s, but one music lover is crediting them with the resurgence in vinyl records. The event promoter...
Bigger than a theme: there’s no right way to celebrate International Women’s Day
Each March, women are showered in cupcakes, spoken at about themes, and pushed to pose for social media photos, but the true meaning of...
Nobody’s perfect: local therapist’s book helps new generation of parents
FOR 20 years, Lisa Taylor has been helping parents across Geelong find their way and now her work will be shared even further. The Bellarine...
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...