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Oz: The Cirque Experience brings a mind-blowing Wizard of Oz twist

Circus meets musical theatre in this dazzling new stage spectacular premiering at the Alex Theatre this October.

FROM gravity-defying...

Unlocking Your First Home: What the First Home Scheme Changes Mean for You

FROM 1st October, big changes to the Federal Government's First Home Buyer Scheme come into effect, opening the door for more Australians to enter...

Craft, compete, celebrate

THE much-loved Homecrafts Competition will once again be a highlight of the Royal Geelong Show this October, with more than three thousand entries set...

Show’s shearing spectacle

THE ever-popular Shearing Show will be making its return to the long-running event, with more than 100 people slated to compete for top honours. Shearers...

The Gordon launches a promising nursing career

AWARD-winning student, Mary Brodie, is making her mark in the healthcare sector, having recently begun her career as a Graduate Enrolled Nurse at St...

Bringing peace to life

HAVE you ever worried about whether your loved ones will know and respect your final wishes, or how to make things easier for them...

Ballarat Lifestyle Village – quality, affordable pet friendly over 50’s living

AFTER stage two of our village expansion sold out quickly, we are excited to announce that homes in stage three have now been released! Our...

Navigating the shift to Support at Home – trusted care with BCH

FROM 1 November, with the introduction of the new Aged Care Act, the way older Australians access support in the home will change. The national...

Lyons and Darby break barriers in sport and motherhood

TWO elite athletes from the Surf Coast have spoken candidly about the challenges and triumphs of balancing sport, motherhood and injury on the latest...

Protecting your legacy and your loved ones: 20% off Wills and Powers of Attorney for Victorian seniors

AS an official partner of Victorian Seniors Festival 2025, State Trustees has joined in the celebration of Victorian seniors this October. Seniors are the pillars...

Stakes Day, Done Right: The Community Bank Ballan and District Cup Brings Country Racing Back to Its Roots

AS the Spring Racing Carnival reaches its grand finale, one event stands out for its charm, authenticity, and community spirit – the Community Bank...

Renowned chef Adrian Richardson headlines return of Hospitality and Tourism Jobs Expo

THE region's premier employment event for the visitor economy is back, and it's bigger than ever. The Hospitality and Tourism Jobs Expo returns on Monday,...

Caring for all Australians for over 75 years

HEARING Australia has been caring for Australians since 1947, helping thousands of children, adults, pensioners and veterans connect with their loved ones every week. No...

Celebrating independence this Spring

SPRING in Ballarat brings more than sunshine; it brings opportunities to get out and enjoy life. At Oscar Care Ballarat, we see how the right...

Giddy up at Geelong Show

INTERNATIONALLY renowned horseman Guy McLean will bring pure energy and entertainment to the Royal Geelong Show this October. The Queensland native will delight audiences with...

Discover fresh, convenient meals with Good 4U Mealsin western Victoria

FAMILY-owned business Good 4U Meals offers a delicious and hassle-free solution for healthy eating to the residents of regional western Victoria. Its meal delivery service...

He almost quit, now Jack Martin’s grand final push

Jack Martin's Geelong grand final comeback is one of resilience and belief, as the veteran forward carries a monkey on his back into Saturday's...

AFL Victoria denies Gisborne’s move; club vows fight

GISBORNE Football Netball Club is canvassing its options after its application to join the Ballarat Football Netball League in 2026 was knocked back by...

V/Line adds extra services for AFL Grand Final and parade

Footy fever is set to hit Melbourne this week, and V/Line is rolling out extra services to help Cats and Lions fans get to...

Selwood to present Premiership Cup if Cats win Grand Final

Geelong champion Joel Selwood has been chosen to present the Premiership Cup should the Cats defeat the Brisbane Lions in Saturday’s AFL...

Holmes out to wipe away tears with AFL flag

Max Holmes didn't have much of a relationship with Chris Scott when he was left out of Geelong's grand-final team three years...

From the desk of Roland Rocchiccioli

NATIONAL Police Remembrance Day is the Nation's opportunity to take time to ruminate, with profound gratitude, on those courageous men and women of our...

Dangerfield lifts Cats past Hawthorn in epic win

A Patrick Dangerfield-inspired Geelong have advanced to the AFL season decider, overcoming the loss of star utility Tom Stewart to concussion in a gutsy...

Strong on show in Geelong

IT is sure to be muscles galore when the Strongman Show takes centre stage at the Royal Geelong Show next month. More than 40 competitors...