February 27, 2020
A platform for energetic female art
Female-identifying artists and art workers will congregate at Platform Arts (previously Courthouse Youth Arts) next month for the organisation’s inaugural symposium, Energetical. Hosted in partnership...
February 27, 2020
LifeChanger golf day tees off in Torquay
GOLFERS took to the fairways at The Sands Torquay on Friday last week to raise funds to improve the wellbeing of young Australians. About 50...
February 20, 2020
Torquay’s digital marketing gurus
ANGELA Ward from Torquay-based digital marketing agency KBB Digital says she and her two colleagues Jake Crone and Justine Kelly share an equal passion...
February 20, 2020
VicRoads opens safety grants
THE state government is encouraging community groups and councils from Victoria to apply for support through this year’s Community Road Safety Grants Program, which...
February 20, 2020
A family, a year, a sink
Torquay Theatre Troupe is preparing to showcase its latest production The Kitchen Sink this May. Written by playwright Tom Wells, the award-winning story centres...
February 20, 2020
Aussie cider tribute on the Bellarine
Flying Brick Cider Co is expected to be full to the brim next month when the venue hosts the inaugural Australian Cider Day. Officially...
February 20, 2020
City to send a representative to Brazil for UNESCO meeting
GEELONG will be represented at this year’s UNESCO Creative Cities annual general meeting in Santos, Brazil, but the City of Greater Geelong has not...
February 20, 2020
Artistic brilliance honoured by Deakin
One of Australia’s most celebrated contemporary artists, Andrew Rogers, was awarded an honorary degree at Deakin’s first round of graduation ceremonies in Geelong last...
February 20, 2020
Work begins on Barwon River path in Winchelsea
WORK has begun on the Barwon River pathway loop in Winchelsea. The creation of the 1.3-kilometre path will include the construction of a pedestrian bridge...
February 20, 2020
United by song
A pair of Australian artists have teamed up to perform a string of regional shows that celebrate their shared love for music and its...
February 20, 2020
Geelong fundraiser raises thousands for bushfire relief
A sell-out crowd of 700 people wandered through the Geelong CBD on Saturday for the APCO Foundation’s annual Geelong Wine Walk, bringing in close...
February 20, 2020
Geelong Design Week program revealed
GEELONG’S status as a UNESCO City of Design will be personified through a range of activities next month when the city hosts its inaugural...
February 20, 2020
Two worlds, two cultures
This year’s 2 Worlds Festival (2WF) at Birrarung Marr will see some of Australia’s finest musicians turn out in support of Indigenous culture and...
February 20, 2020
Uncovering the relationship between gut bacteria and anxiety
An Australian-led study has discovered a certain genus of gut bacteria which could be linked to a child’s risk of developing anxiety. The research, carried...
February 13, 2020
Drainage inspections begin in Geelong
THE condition of stormwater pipes in the greater Geelong region are being assessed through a series of images taken by underground CCTV cameras this...
February 13, 2020
Region on show at Geelong Library
The visual contents of this year’s Geelong Calendar will adorn the walls at the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre until February 18. Ranging from...
February 13, 2020
Big plans for The Sound Doctor
Anglesea’s status as a popular music destination has been strengthened by the Surf Coast Shire council’s $10,000 investment in The Sound Doctor Presents. Awarded...
February 13, 2020
City shows its pride
THE streets of Geelong’s CBD were illuminated with every colour of the rainbow on Sunday when a swarm of people turned out for the...
February 13, 2020
Life of colour: Ellise Roberts opens the door to her home studio on wheels
Since the early 2000s, Ellise Roberts has infused every aspect of her life with creative flair. Completing a Diploma of Art Screen Print Design at...
February 13, 2020
Acknowledging the youth of today for a better tomorrow
YOUNG environmental activists will this year be acknowledged in the Surf Coast Shire’s Youth Awards, with the council including an environment category for the...
February 13, 2020
Wandering Geelong for a good cause
More than 20 of Victoria’s finest wineries, distilleries and breweries will showcase their offerings on Saturday for the APCO Foundation Geelong Wine Walk, which...
February 13, 2020
All aboard the Bambra (Not So) Express
Next month’s Meadow music festival has partnered with Creative Victoria to offer one lucky festivalgoer and five of their friends a chance to board...
February 13, 2020
A journey by water you won’t forget
ENJOY the remaining weeks of summer on the water with Searoad Ferries as it set sails for two Rock the Boat events. Sailing a bespoke...
February 13, 2020
Wreck2Reef swimmers challenge the wind
BY HANNAH KENNY AND KLAUS NANNESTAD PEOPLE of all ages and abilities swam Half Moon Bay on Saturday for the 11th annual Wreck2Reef. Hosted...
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