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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...

December 26, 2018

Melbourne Renegades take to GMHBA in January

THE Melbourne Renegades will be heading to Geelong on Thursday January 3 for the Big Bash, with both the men’s and women’s leagues battling...

December 26, 2018

Tribute cabinet for Briseis

A GEELONG filly who was inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame in 2015 has been honoured by the Geelong Racing Club (GRC)...

December 26, 2018

Festive creativity lights up Shorts Place

LOCAL multimedia artist Matt Bonner has given his street-art projection on Shorts Place a festive makeover, creating a new illumination to add to the...

December 26, 2018

Falls Festival adds 15 more acts to Lorne party

IN celebration of its 26th annual New Year’s Eve extravaganza, Falls Festival has added 15 acts to its action-packed Lorne show. What was a sold-out...

December 19, 2018

Food bank for refugees

IN a bid to help Geelong’s refugee community, Aireys Inlet Rural Australians for Refugees (AIRAR) is gathering donations to ensure struggling asylum-seeker individuals and...