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March 9, 2025

Portrait Prize presents opportunity

ONE of Australia's leading portrait photography events has opened submissions for its annual Geelong Photography Portrait Prize. Run by Liminal Gallery and Lab in Geelong,...

March 8, 2025

Crafting quality homes

When local custom home builder Jason O'Neill faced rising costs during COVID, the Surf Coast resident changed tactics and made the switch to constructing...

March 7, 2025

Festival to offer sporting activities galore

KARDINIA Park will be a hive of activity tonight (Friday, March 7) as the Festival of Sport returns. Kicking off the long weekend, the free...

March 6, 2025

Local talent to play Bird Rock

LOCAL band the Mojo Corner are busy putting the final touches on their performance as they gear up to take the stage at Jan...

February 16, 2025

A hub of wellness and community

Stemming from a journey of health and wellness, Tyson Yilmaz and Lauren Hoseason along with brothers Cam and Ben Mcintosh ventured into creating a...

February 14, 2025

Surf Coast welcomes Girl Guides return

TWENTY children from across the Surf Coast gathered on Saturday as Girl Guides returned to the region for its first session in years. The group...

February 13, 2025

Victorian cancer research supported

Cancer researchers are being backed by the Victorian government with $2.7 million in funding to improve cancer outcomes across the state. In partnership with Cancer...

February 12, 2025

Total Fire Ban issued for Thursday

THE CFA have declared a Total Fire Ban (TFB) for tomorrow (Thursday, February 13) for the North Central, South West and Central regions of...

February 12, 2025

Water polo juniors headed for Geelong

THE Tri-States Junior Water Polo Tournament will welcome hundreds of competitors into Geelong next weekend for the seventh year of the competition. Hosted by the...

February 10, 2025

Applications closing soon for Geelong Community Foundation grants

GEELONG Community Foundation will soon close applications to its main grant round for 2025/2026. Funding from the grants will be used within the community to...

February 9, 2025

Alkimi Ceramics Studio fires up

From a young age Kristen Spalding has explored the limitless nature of ceramics, and last year traded her title of creator for teacher with...

February 8, 2025

Surf Coast author releases debut novel

SURF Coast local Chrissie Mios, writing as Chrissie Bellbrae, has made her debut as a novelist, releasing her first book last month. The Florentine Quilt...

February 7, 2025

Corporate day helps boost Taylor Park

FRIENDS of Taylor Park were joined by S&C Electric Company earlier in the week for a corporate environment day and to celebrate the company's...

February 7, 2025

‘Raygun’ to headline Give Geelong Breakfast event

AN AUSTRALIAN Olympian will speak at this year's Give Where You Live Foundation's Give Geelong Breakfast event as the keynote speaker. Dr Rachael Gunn, who...

February 6, 2025

Five ways to save $10,000 this year

WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL Setting aside $10,000 in a year may feel ambitious, but with a proper savings structure, this goal...

February 4, 2025

Finding patients in times of emergency

Victorians are being urged to use what3words in emergency situations to help determine the precise location of patients. Ambulance Victoria is behind the push, with...

February 3, 2025

Girl Guides returns to the Surf Coast

YEARS after Girl Guides came to an end on the Surf Coast, the volunteer run group is making a comeback next month. Starting on February...

February 2, 2025

Geelong company awarded Australian first grant

A GEELONG-BASED diving company has been awarded an Australian first grant through the PADI AWARE foundation mission hub. Australian Diving Instruction (ADI) are the recipients...

February 1, 2025

Finding the beauty in each piece of wood

Bellarine local Paul Barton has spent years practicing the art of turning piles of timber destined to be firewood into sculptured pieces inspired by...

January 31, 2025

Festival of Sails draws record numbers

TWO days of world-class sailing took place on the Geelong Waterfront over the long weekend as the Festival of Sails returned for 2025. The January...

January 31, 2025

Cadel Evans Road Race kicks off

THE Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race has officially kicked off for 2025 with some of the world's best cyclists descending on the region. The...

January 30, 2025

Marg Jennings Cup goes down to the wire

GEELONG Cricket Club's Under 15 girls' side has gone back-to-back, taking out the 2025 Marg Jennings Cup against Prahran earlier in the week. The two...

January 30, 2025

Townsville Fire too good for Geelong United

GEELONG United was defeated by Townsville Fire, going down by 19 points last Saturday (January 25) in their WNBL clash. The teams faced off...

January 30, 2025

Woorrangalook Koori Surfing Titles to return

INDIGENOUS Australian surfers will take to the waves at Urquhart Bluff next month as the Woorrangalook Koori Surfing Titles return. To be held on February...