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New home of Kids Plus opens in Waurn Ponds

THE new home of the Kids Plus Foundation has officially opened its doors. More than 200 guests gathered at the Kids Plus Centre for Therapy,...

Have a Bonnie old time with carols

THE Carolvan is coming to town again next week as part of the Christmas Chorals in Jan Juc. Artists on the bill include Lucy O’Grady’s...

Caravan park proposed again for Freshwater Creek

AN UNPOPULAR caravan park proposal for Freshwater Creek rejected by the Surf Coast Shire is being put forward again, albeit at a much smaller...

Elton John says goodbye to Geelong

SIR Elton John wasn’t going to let the sun go down on him at Mount Duneed Estate on Saturday night without playing some of...

AirAsia celebrates first birthday at Avalon

AIRASIA has celebrated its first birthday flying between Avalon Airport and Kuala Lumpur, and the international airline has flagged more destinations will be coming. In...

Firefighting fleet is ready to take off

VICTORIA’S firefighters will have a record number of aircraft supporting them across the state during the hotter months. The 2019-20 air firefighting fleet has been...

Ocean Grove lights up for Christmas

THE Grove Pavilion was a spectacle of Santa hats, Christmas sweaters and reindeer ears on Sunday night as the Ocean Grove community gathered for...

RGYC needs volunteers so it can set sail in 2020

THE Royal Geelong Yacht Club is on the lookout for volunteers ahead of its “Summer of Sailing” program which will see renowned sailors touch...

Big heart reaps big honour

A PORTARLINGTON man has had a Parkinson’s Victoria award named in his honour to formally recognise his and others’ selfless work in supporting the...

Geelong-Melbourne ferry service is off to a flyer

THE new ferry service between Geelong and Melbourne is on the move, with the Geelong Flyer making its first official crossing of Port Phillip...

Penicillin allergies may be wildly overstated

More than 90 per cent of people recorded as having a penicillin allergy may not actually be allergic.

Highton school dips deep for NSW

PUPILS from Montpellier Primary School are transforming into secret Santas this Christmas to help support New South Wales families who have been affected by...

St Therese students win national writing competition

TWO students from St Therese Catholic Primary School have won individual prizes for their entries into this year’s Oxford Australian Children’s Word of the...

City begins search for next young leaders

YOUNG people with a passion for advocacy and service are encouraged to run for the City of Greater Geelong’s Youth Council in 2020. This...

Mental health again tops concerns in youth survey

THE Mission Australia Youth Survey Report 2019 revealed that young Victorians aged between 15 to 19 reported issues and concerns relating to mental health,...

Systems of domestic violence put under the spotlight

INVESTIGATIVE journalist Jess Hill will put domestic violence perpetrators – and the systems that enable them – in the spotlight when she speaks at...

Donkey to be the star in Aireys Christmas carols

A HUMBLE donkey will be centre stage in the nativity pageant at this year’s Community Carols in Aireys Inlet. A group of enthusiastic children from...

Bringing the Christmas cheer to those who need it most

WHILE Christmas is regarded as a time of celebration, some people find it an unavoidable reminder of their financial burdens. Torquay Food Aid (TFA)...

Turning taboo into theatre

Storytelling and the importance of shedding light on taboo topics will influence next year’s Deakin University theatre season at the Geelong Arts Centre. The...

Grovedale Hotel cheers being named regional Victoria’s best hotel

GEELONG has proven it has a worthy place on the state’s food map, with the Grovedale Hotel crowned regional Victoria’s Hotel of the Year...

Cheeseman backs site for train stabling facility

SOUTH Barwon MP Darren Cheeseman has backed the existing plans to build a train stabling and maintenance facility in Waurn Ponds, saying “there may...

Geelong’s history uncovered in public art project

A series of bronze plaques have been perched outside a selection of Geelong’s historic sites as part of a new public art project titled...

Knock knock, Kwame’s here

Kwame’s swift rise to the top is strengthened by the humility he upholds when speaking of his accolades. Born in Auckland, the 21-year-old Sydney-based hip-hop...

Parents need to brush up on oral health

New research, commissioned by the Oral Health Advisory Panel (OHAP), has revealed some worrying insights into Australians’ oral health habits. Many parents value appearance over...