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January 24, 2019

Shakespeare in the Vines turns nine

In celebration of its ninth year hosting Shakespeare in the Vines, Leura Park Estate will transform into the historic Greek capital of Athens across...

January 23, 2019

Maddie’s Day purple goes as far as the eye can see on the Bellarine

A sea of purple covered the Bellarine Peninsula in support of Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision on the weekend, with the second instalment of “Maddie’s Day...

January 23, 2019

Jan Juc beach turns it on for the 2019 Victorian Masters Titles

THE 2019 Victorian Masters Titles were hosted at Jan Juc Beach at the weekend, with two to threefoot waves serving up a fun challenge...

January 23, 2019

RSPCA waives adoption fees for adult cats

RSPCA VICTORIA is waiving the adoption fee for all adult cats as it tries to manage a huge influx of cats and kittens throughout...

January 23, 2019

Locals cut back on energy use during summer heat

ACCORDING to results out of Powercor’s latest Energy Partner program, more than 780 households on the Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast have made promising...

January 23, 2019

Keep alert and stay safe around water, says St John Ambulance

ST JOHN Ambulance Victoria is urging Victorians to keep alert and stay safe at pools, beaches and rivers across the state following a startling...

January 23, 2019

Tributes flow for Wilson

BLUES icon and Clifton Springs musician Chris Wilson has died following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Wilson, who has played a major part in Australian...

January 23, 2019

Fake $50 found at local cafe

POLICE are urging local business owners and patrons to assess their cash before making transactions and/or accepting change after a counterfeit $50 note was...

January 23, 2019

Dangerfield thinks AFLX will be a bolter

GEELONG Cats star Patrick Dangerfield is looking forward to picking the squad for the team he will captain in this year’s AFLX season. Speaking at...

January 23, 2019

Frances Reid turns 108 with a gift from the Tigers

A TORQUAY centenarian marked her 108th birthday on Monday with a personalised gift from her favourite AFL team. Japara Eloura Aged Care Home resident Frances...

January 23, 2019

GRAB A TIGER DROP TICKET

THE Torquay Football Club, Cricket Club and Netball Club have teamed up again for the third Torquay Tiger Drop, which will be held on...

January 23, 2019

Local surf athletes to compete in Interstate Championships

ATHLETES from Anglesea Surf Lifesaving Club (SLSC), Jan Juc SLSC, Ocean Grove SLSC and Torquay SLSC will today represent Victoria at the Interstate Championships...

January 23, 2019

Fast five – Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race is ready to roll

THE world’s best male and female cyclists have descended on Geelong and will again pedal for glory in this weekend’s Cadel Evans Great Ocean...

January 17, 2019

WHAT’S ON AT ARMSTRONG: More of the great outdoors

Armstrong Mount Duneed’s complement of parks and playgrounds continues to increase with the latest addition in the Stage 24 precinct. The new park gives kids...

January 17, 2019

KICK YOUR WAY into the New Year

Have you ever wanted to learn taekwondo but been unsure of where to start? Look no further than Elite Taekwondo. Operating in Geelong for the...

January 17, 2019

CONCERT TO FUND GEELONG’S REFUGEE PROJECTS HELD in Aireys

Aireys Inlet played host to the sixth annual Lighthouse Musical soiree on Sunday January 5, welcoming international musicians Georgia Brown and Tom Foster to...

January 17, 2019

Patti AND THE POWER OF WORDS

PATTI Manolis, growing up in Collingwood, was six when her dad died. Her mum worked hard to take care of her three children who were left to...

January 16, 2019

Geelong to host Victorian Teachers Games for next two years

THE City of Greater Geelong has won the right to host the Victorian Teachers’ Games for the next two years, in a homecoming to...

January 16, 2019

Pashley smashes Mountain to Surf record

THE defending champion in the women's Mountain to Surf Ellie Pashley has smashed the course record, covering the eight-kilometre track in 26 minutes flat. Pashley’s...

January 9, 2019

Scholarship opportunities for deserving FedUni students

SCHOLARSHIPS totalling $7 million are being offered to students enrolling at Federation University Australia this year, with up to 50 types of scholarships across...

January 9, 2019

Locals brave the scorching heat

TORQUAY locals and visitors braved the extreme heat on Friday January 4 at both Cosy Corner and Torquay Surf Beach. Families loaded up on sunscreen...

January 3, 2019

Twilight Market to launch in Aireys Inlet

Travelers exploring the Surf Coast region this summer can add a new destination to their schedule, with the Aireys Inlet Market scheduled every weekend...

January 3, 2019

Circus runaway set for success

Like most young and adventurous school girls, Charli Meath dabbled in several different sports before she found the one for her. Having a crack at...

January 2, 2019

City’s school holiday program has something for everyone

The City of Greater Geelong is offering a raft of free and paid activities throughout the summer school holidays. Libraries across the region are...