Bush Gothic coming to Portarlington for Celtic Fest
The stage presence of Melbourne three-piece Bush Gothic is unlike most bands associated with the folk genre. Combining elements of jazz, classical and Indian music...
Quad bike fatalities serve as safety warning
AS the farming community comes to terms with the death of two children in quad bike accidents recently, the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is...
Circus Oz to return to Geelong
Circus Oz is preparing to make a spectacular return to Geelong this May with its new show, Precarious. Jampacked with the company’s trademark stupefying acrobatics,...
Geelong-based scientist leads groundbreaking metals research
SCIENTISTS from Deakin University and Spain’s Tecnalia research and innovation hub have improved the process for recovering rare earth metals (REMs), resources, which are...
Advocates want fairness and decency for refugees
CORANGAMITE residents have melded two projects to create a campaign designed to resonate throughout the electorate and put politicians on notice. The initiative combines Geelong’s...
Cartridge recycling supports Surfrider Foundation
PLANET Ark’s printer cartridge recycling program has pledged its support for Surfrider Foundation Australia (SFA) and will donate one cent per of the printer...
Lifesavers keep an eye on shipwrecks
HERITAGE Victoria is teaming up with coastal community groups to safeguard the state’s fragile and diverse maritime heritage. The Community Shipwreck Monitoring Trial has been...
Tap in to Limbo at Geelong Spiegeltent
FOR professional dancer Hilton Denis, work is a creative adventure more than it is a job. Shooting to stardom after making the top 20 on...
Jon Faine broadcasts from Torquay
MELBOURNE morning radio came to Torquay last week, with ABC Melbourne presenter Jon Faine grilling the Corangamite candidates at the Torquay Bowls Club on...
Pick me: Henderson pledges more money for projects in lead up to election
WITH the federal election less than 10 days away, incumbent Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson has made a series of financial commitments around the...
Labor promises millions for Geelong and Torquay hospitals
LABOR’S big guns visited Geelong on Tuesday to announce a Shorten Labor government would invest a combined $90 million to redevelop Baxter House Hospital...
LIFE PLEDGE Morrison Government commits $500,000 for Torquay SLSC if elected
A RE-ELECTED Morrison Liberal Government would pour half a million dollars into the Torquay Surf Life Saving Club to help fund the renovation of...
Australia triumphs New Zealand in clash at Marvel Stadium
An elite group of Australia’s rising footy stars represented Australia in the NAB AFL Australian Under-17 team at the weekend, with two Geelong players...
Victorian Trail returns for 2019
ENTRIES to this year’s Trail Running Series opened on April 24, with a number of early registrations proving a positive sign for the 2019...
Locals shred waves at Vanuatu’s surf festival
Two Surf Coast women proved dominant at the Leimalo Surf Festival in Vanuatu last week, with Jan Juc’s Emma Webb taking the top spot...
SWEET PASSION ADDS TO LITTLE ITALY ON BELL STREET
Romanian chef Aimone Zanghirella’s sweet tooth and love for experimenting with ingredients has seen him score the leading pastry role at Bell Street’s latest...
PORTRAITURE FILLS THE WALLS AT GEELONG’S FOCAL POINT DARKROOM AND GALLERY
North Geelong’s Focal Point Darkroom and Gallery is filling its walls with images from local photographers for its third exhibition, Humanity – an exhibition...
WORRY TURNS TO HOPE IN AVENGERS: ENDGAME
If they can’t protect the Earth, you can be sure they’ll avenge it. After the devastation caused by Thanos (Josh Brolin) during Infinity War, the...
A trivial comedy for serious people
Theatre of the Winged Unicorn will present Oscar Wilde’s final and most well-known play, The Importance of Being Earnest, this month at the Ceres...
Game-changing technology for GEELONG’S WINE CULTURE
Geelong start-up company Third Aurora has launched Winetales, a smartphone application that will see consumers better able to interact with their favourite wineries using...
Three times a charm for Ocean Grove MUSO
Ocean Grove musician Andrea Robertson is preparing to launch her third independent album, which was recorded over two sessions in front of a live...
Geelong leaders want federal funds for Northern ARC
SENIOR leaders from across Geelong have come together ahead of the federal election to make a united pitch for funding for the Northern ARC...
Ocean Grove charity shortlisted for $5,000 grant
OCEAN Grove charity Cherished Pets Foundation has a dream to make the world a better place and they need the community’s vote to make...
SES units in Torquay and Winchelsea need your help
THE State Emergency Service (SES) units in Torquay and Winchelsea have invited those who are interested in meeting like minded people, contributing to the...