January 12, 2025
Victorian government hails successful first pill testing event
THE state government has labelled the beginning of its pill testing trial a success, after preliminary data showed almost 40 per cent of festivalgoers...
January 12, 2025
Sip, savour, and soak up the sunshine at Geelong Beer Festival
More than 6,000 people are expected to raise their glasses at Johnstone Park next weekend for a summer celebration featuring a world-class line-up of...
January 12, 2025
GRID Series to empower Geelong’s next music stars
The GRID Series artist development initiative has begun in Geelong for a second year, with a new cohort of talented local artists selected to...
January 11, 2025
Lights, camera, mango: Inaugural Anglesea film festival launched
THE Anglesea Movie Club is calling on young creatives and budding filmmakers to take part in its inaugural short film festival, with applications set...
January 11, 2025
Waddle on! Anglesea’s sand penguin parade is back
A WADDLE of penguins will nest in Anglesea later this month when the annual sand penguin parade returns for a fourth year. Kids and families,...
January 10, 2025
Rebranded Geelong Foodshare tackles food insecurity across the region
FOR Geelong Foodshare, creating social change is more than just a tagline. It's an ethos that sits at the very core of everything the food...
January 8, 2025
Geelong Rainbow Festival seeks performers and volunteers
THE annual Geelong Rainbow Festival will return to Johnstone Park in February and its dedicated team of organisers is seeking volunteers, performers, food vendors...
January 7, 2025
Redrawn electorates see Corio, Wannon grow, Corangamite shrink
THE Corangamite electorate has shrunk again in size while the seats of Corio and Wannon have expanded slightly, ahead of the next Australian federal...
January 5, 2025
Powerful stories to be brought to life at Geelong Arts Centre
Trying to pick a standout from the Geelong Arts Centre's coming season would be the equivalent of picking a favourite child, chief executive and...
January 3, 2025
Discover: The Surf Coast
BETWEEN its stunning beaches, vibrant coastal townships and rugged cliffs, there's plenty to see and do on the Surf Coast this summer. Take in the...
January 3, 2025
Discover: The Bellarine Peninsula
WHETHER you're interested in exploring nature, enjoying local food and wine, or relaxing on the beach, the Bellarine Peninsula has something to offer. Make the...
January 3, 2025
Discover: Geelong
SUMMER in Geelong beckons with its vibrant atmosphere, outdoor experiences and lively food scene. Here's your guide to the perfect blend of relaxation, entertainment and...
January 3, 2025
Point Lonsdale home wins state award
A Point Lonsdale home has been named among the state's best custom-built homes for its "timeless, elegant feel" and careful attention to detail. Named "Patching",...
January 2, 2025
Geelong Gallery to host Archibald Prize
A TOURING exhibition of Australia's most celebrated portraiture prize will pass through Geelong later this year. Geelong Gallery will serve as the exclusive Victorian host...
December 30, 2024
Threat of rising sea levels looms over local communities
RISING sea levels, reduced rainfall and more storm events are just some of the climate change impacts forecast for several of Victoria's coastal communities,...
December 29, 2024
Register your pool, save a life
RESIDENTS with newly installed swimming pools and spas are being reminded of their legal obligation to ensure those structures are child safe. Since 2000, 27...
December 27, 2024
Government pledges three days of subsidised childcare if re-elected
THE federal government has pledged to provide families with three days of subsidised childcare each week if re-elected next year, as it works towards...
December 27, 2024
Local families invited to shape new playgrounds
THE Surf Coast Shire is seeking the community's input on three ageing playgrounds that are due for a replacement. Through next winter, the shire will...
December 23, 2024
$50m funding push for type 1 diabetes prevention, treatment
The federal government will provide more than $50 million in funding to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) over the next five years in...
December 22, 2024
Surf Coast to host major Rotary conference
REGISTRATIONS have opened for the annual Rotary 9780 District Conference, which is slated for next year between March 21 and 23 on the Surf...
December 17, 2024
School saving bonus begins rollout
THE rollout of the Victorian Government's $400 school saving bonus has begun, with families across the region now able to get access to the...
December 17, 2024
New chief to drive Give Where You Live Foundation’s mission
THE Give Where You Live Foundation has found a new chief executive to lead the organisation into its next chapter. Zac Lewis, a Geelong local...
December 16, 2024
Community urged to prioritise ladder safety as hospitalisations rise
THE community is being urged to take care when climbing ladders, whether people are decorating their homes with Christmas decorations or taking advantage of...
December 16, 2024
Stellar performance raises $10,000 for refugees
AIREYS Inlet Rural Australians for Refugees (AIRAR) last month hosted its most successful fundraiser to date, raising $10,000 to strengthen its ongoing advocacy and...
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