Event inspires Koorie students
ABORIGINAL and Torres Strait Islander students from across the Geelong region had a glimpse of their future careers at this year's Koorie Student Aspirations...
Crafty and classic quilts to go on show
THE Geelong Patchwork and Quilters Guild Inc. has announced the return of its annual Members Quilt Exhibition. More than 100 quilts will be on display.at...
City’s technology projects praised
THE City of Greater Geelong has been recognised for its use of innovative technology to enhance and uplift its Smart City projects by the...
Cleaning your chimney flue could prevent disaster
VICTORIA'S fire services are recommending homeowners across the state prioritise cleaning their chimneys to help prevent a fire occurring. A recent chimney fire in a...
Mount Duneed Village eyes 2024 opening
PROGRESS is on track at Mount Duneed Village, with the complex on the western side of Armstrong Creek expected to open from the middle...
Geelong pressured about Games, mayor says
THE Andrews Labor Government gave the City of Greater Geelong little opportunity and very short timelines to provide input about the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth...
Superstar DJs, here we go: Chemical Brothers to play in Geelong
THE time has come to galvanise. One of the most acclaimed and innovative electronica duos in the world, The Chemical Brothers will bring their...
Trials decide final spots in Bells Beach Longboard Classic
THE final spots in the World Surf League (WSL) Bells Beach Longboard Classic have been decided, following the trials event held at Djarrak/Bells Beach...
Geelong hearing examines NDIA
BY JAMES TAYLOR THE head of the organisation rolling out the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has admitted in Geelong that there is much to...
Tickets go on sale for Art of the Minds events
TICKETS are now on sale to two of the biggest events of this year's Art of the Minds Festival in October. The first of these...
Menegola to play his last game for Cats
GEELONG player Sam Menegola will play his final game for the Cats this Saturday, August 26. Earlier this afternoon (Friday, August 25), the Geelong Football...
Split Point Lighthouse shines during international celebration
The third weekend in August celebrates lighthouses around the world each year, and Split Point Lighthouse in Aireys Inlet was one of hundreds that...
Community gathers to remember Vietnam War
A LARGE crowd gathered at Torquay RSL last week to pay their respects as Australia marked 50 years since the end of its involvement...
New spaces shine at Geelong Arts Centre opening party
The redeveloped Geelong Arts Centre is up and running, with a huge crowd of VIPs exploring the new spaces on Friday last week ahead...
Beware of electrical fire risk at home
VICTORIA'S fire services are calling on households to check the safety and maintenance of their electrical equipment and appliances, following a recent clothes dryer...
Elite courses confirmed for Cadel’s race
THE Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR) elite races in 2024 will retain the course changes from this year, inviting teams to attack...
Water released towards Barwon River
WATER has been released from Lake Colac in a controlled fashion along nearby waterways and towards the Barwon River as part of a pre-existing...
Showcasing Otways research projects
THE latest edition of an annual forum will again bring together experts, researchers and the community from across the Otways to share the latest...
Mauboy wowed by redeveloped Geelong Arts Centre
THE curtain is about to go up on the redeveloped Geelong Arts Centre, and some of the talent who will be among the first...
PODS UNCORKED: Mt Duneed Estate reveals boutique accommodation
MT DUNEED Estate has uncorked a new experience for visitors to the Geelong region, opening eight boutique accommodation pods with funding support from the...
Geelong live site to screen Women’s World Cup third place play-off
THE community is invited to come together and cheer on the Matildas this Saturday, August 18 at a free live FIFA Women's World Cup...
Stretch of tourist route upgraded
THE state government has completed works to rebuild a section of Birregurra-Forrest Road in Birregurra to deliver smoother journeys for all road users. Minister for...
Voice forums for “yes”, “no” cases to be held
THE campaign for both sides of the argument about the referendum about the proposed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament is stepping...
Music event to chug though Geelong
MUSIC fans are on track for a weekend-long treat with the announcement of Sound Tracks, a new live music and tourism experience on a...