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October 24, 2024

From hosting radio shows to officiating at weddings

MORE than 10 years after stepping into the classroom, K Rock's Jess Qazi has returned to the books, forging a career path in the...

October 22, 2024

Graduate celebrated for love of learning

MORE than four hundred Federation University Australia students celebrated their graduation last week including university medallist Kara Sewart. Ms Sewart was recognised for embracing the...

October 21, 2024

Printmaker wins People’s Choice

A LOCAL linocut has won the public vote in this year's Sunshine Coast National Art Prize. Printmaker, Amanda Western, was one of 40 finalists whose...

October 20, 2024

Floral artist flowers first solo show

BOTANICAL artist Catherine Freemantle hopes to evoke profound memories for attendees of her new exhibition on show at the Old Butchers Shop Gallery. "The aim...

October 20, 2024

Fashion fundraiser shines in 25th year

MORE than $16,500 has been raised for the Kensekka community in Uganda at St Joseph's College Geelong's 25th annual Parent Network Fashion Dinner. The fashion...

October 20, 2024

New name, new season for Barwon women’s cricket

FEMALE cricket will begin a new chapter in the Barwon region with the 2024/25 Geelong Women's Cricket League (GWCL) season commencing this afternoon. Formerly named...

October 19, 2024

Geelong marks a century of netball

PAST players, coaches, umpires and members of the Geelong Central Netball Association (GCNA) gathered on Sunday as they celebrated 100 years of netball in...

October 18, 2024

AFL Barwon announce Community Award winners and namesakes

AFL BARWON recognised the region’s football and netball leaders at a Community Awards event held tonight (Friday, October 18). The event at Geelong Library and...

October 18, 2024

Be bold, be heard: A year of empowerment

AN INNOVATIVE school program designed to foster confidence in Geelong's young women and encourage them to speak up at school and within their community...

October 17, 2024

Fearless women short film extravaganza

THE amazing feats of female adventurers from different cultures and sports around the world will be presented at the Women's Adventure Film Tour 2024...

October 16, 2024

Forum sparks open conversation on women’s health

CORANGAMITE federal member Libby Coker brought together a group of passionate healthcare professionals last month for a discussion about the key health issues now...

October 16, 2024

Branding masterclass to help business

AN intensive workshop designed to help business owners clarify their brand, build a bold identity, and execute it fearlessly will take place at the...

October 15, 2024

Creative awarded for VR work

A VISUAL artist working within the realm of virtual and augmented reality has won big in this year's QLD XR Festival late last month. Stefanie...

October 13, 2024

Local artist profile: Rhayven Jane

THIS week we chat with eclectic artist Rhayven Jane, whose cross-discipline practice includes drawing, painting, mixed media, collage, photography and digital illustration. What motivated you...

October 13, 2024

Wiggly good ambassador supports wildlife park

THE Big Red Car is rolling into the Ballarat Wildlife Park with Blue Wiggle, Lucia Field named the organisation's new conservation ambassador. The appointment is...

October 13, 2024

Falcons appoint Heffernan as Girls’ coach for 2025

AN INVALUABLE member of the Geelong Falcons program will be taking on a lead role on and off the field in 2025. Tash Heffernan has...

October 11, 2024

Pentland Masters finish off the year in style

WHILE some of the Pentland teams have still got a couple of competitions to go, the Masters have completed their competition season. They made the...

October 11, 2024

A century of stories and memories

NEXT week marks a major milestone for Geelong local Holly Carew as she celebrates her 100th birthday. Netball has been the centre of her life...

October 10, 2024

Surfing champion Pauline Menczer to discuss her memoir

WORLD surfing champion Pauline Menczer will drop into Torquay Books next week to talk about her inspiring memoir Surf Like a Woman. The 1993 women's...

October 8, 2024

Local duo take part in Netball Victoria First Nations Tournament

A PAIR of up-and-coming local netball stars have participated in a first of its kind state competition, with their eyes firmly set on making...