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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...

December 19, 2018

Slice of Torquay history on show

THE Torquay and District Historical Society will host an exclusive exhibition showcasing never-before-seen photographs which have been collected by a Torquay family since the...

December 19, 2018

Haylee comets to top of the class at SCSC

HAYLEE Heard, 18, is this year’s dux of Surf Coast Secondary College, with her hard work and commitment to study earning her a scholarship...

December 13, 2018

CHRISTMAS CHEER IN COLAC OTWAY SHIRE

Lucky stars are waiting to be discovered in Colac and Apollo Bay shops in the days leading up to Christmas, with $50 prizes on...

December 13, 2018

Geelong Mums in the Christmas spirit

Geelong Mums is calling on individuals in the community to make a financial donation that will fund essential nursery equipment for disadvantaged babies and...

December 6, 2018

Fixture announced for 2019 AFL Victoria Community Championships

AFL Victoria has released its fixture for the 2019 WorkSafe AFL Victoria Community Championships which will see three leagues in the Geelong region play...

December 6, 2018

REMEMBERING THE END on now

When the Geelong Post Office bell rang on November 11 1918, sighs of relief could be heard louder than its chime. It marked the...

December 5, 2018

CFA urges Victorians to prepare for bushfire season

THE latest Country Fire Authority (CFA) study has found half of Victorians living in areas at high risk of bushfire believe the risk to...

December 5, 2018

Colac Otway Shire urges landowners to be fire ready

WITH fire danger period upon us, Colac Otway Shire Council is urging landowners to act quickly and clean up their properties to prepare for...

December 5, 2018

Flashes of brilliance illuminate night sea photos

IT’S NO secret that the greatest photographers of our time go to exhausting lengths to capture moments of natural beauty. For 27-year-old Jan Juc photographer...

December 5, 2018

Warralily Spectacular this weekend advocates for struggling families

THE Warralily Christmas Spectacular is gearing up to entertain locals this Saturday December 8, with this year’s program featuring a longlist of performers, including...

December 5, 2018

Torquay’s Carols by the Sea this weekend

THE annual Torquay Carols by the Sea will be taking over The Esplanade this Saturday night, with preentertainment starting from 6.45pm before the carols...