June 22, 2026
Geelong Botanical Gardens to glow in immersive light show
THE Geelong Botanical Gardens will transform after dark this winter, with a new immersive light exhibit set to bring colour, storytelling and a boost...
June 20, 2026
Whale season gives winter tourism a lift on the Great Ocean Road
WHALE season has arrived along the Great Ocean Road, providing a welcome boost for tourism operators as the region enters its quieter winter months. Great...
June 17, 2026
Pop-up flu clinic returning after breaking records in May
FOLLOWING the success of its biggest pop-up flu clinic in six years, Geelong Mobile Vaccination Services will return to Torquay this month. Almost 200 people...
June 17, 2026
Meet the cat that came with this local nursery
A CAT with her own colouring book, a devoted following and even a retirement plan has become such an important part of a Geelong...
June 15, 2026
The world game at walking pace
A NEW walking football program in Geelong is offering locals a chance to stay active, social and connected without the physical demands of the...
June 12, 2026
SENSE-ational Aireys mid-festival support – children’s lan
A lantern-lit walk from Split Point Lighthouse to Aireys Inlet Primary School will once again mark the winter solstice this month, with organisers inviting...
June 7, 2026
Barwon Park Mansion becomes a movie star
WINCHELSEA'S inchelsea's Barwon Park Mansion has recently found a global audience, with the historic property emerging as an increasingly popular filming location. The late-19th century...
June 6, 2026
An industrial vision by the sea: inside Anglesea’s warehouse-inspired icon
FOR more than two decades, an angular concrete beach house in Anglesea has intrigued locals with its industrial design and striking presence in the...
June 6, 2026
The show goes on for a worthy cause
IN a milestone fundraising effort, CentreStage's night of line dancing has raised more than $30,000 for Cancer Council Victoria. Over the past 20 years, CentreStage...
June 5, 2026
The Bellarine teen chasing a music dream
FIFTEEN-year-old Bellarine local Tom Morfitt-White is proving age is no barrier to chasing big dreams. The year 9 student has just released his...
June 3, 2026
An original musical leading the way for accessibility in theatre
A new all-abilities dance and musical theatre program is giving participants the chance to step into the spotlight, with a homegrown production already taking...
June 1, 2026
Finding mystery between Anglesea and Paris: inside Kirsty Manning’s glamorous new whodunnit
WHEN deadlines loom, bestselling historical fiction author Kirsty Manning heads to Anglesea. The coastal town has long been a creative retreat for Manning, offering space...
May 31, 2026
Nature-inspired children’s book blooms in Geelong
A children's story about the power of a single plant to reconnect young people with nature has taken root in Geelong. Regenerative architect and biophilic...
May 31, 2026
Forget everything you think you know about opera
AUSTRALIAN soprano Giuseppina Grech wants audiences to laugh, connect and perhaps even be surprised by opera. The performer, who recently returned from a sold-out season...
May 31, 2026
Nominations sought for community changemakers
NOMINATIONS have opened for Volunteering Geelong's 10th annual Volunteer of the Year Awards, recognising volunteers across the region. The awards span five categories and celebrate...
May 29, 2026
Stitching a fairytale to life
MORE than 200 bespoke costumes are helping transport audiences into the world of Beauty and the Beast in one of the most ambitious wardrobe...
May 29, 2026
How a Bellarine couple turned their love of Kombis into a one-of-a-kind final farewell
PARKED among the colourful Volkswagen Kombis of the Hire a Kombi fleet, Wattle looks right at home. But unlike the vans that carry wedding parties,...
May 28, 2026
Point Lonsdale through a different lens
LOCAL photographer Jane Fitzgerald has uncovered an otherworldly side of Point Lonsdale, using infrared photography to transform familiar coastal landscapes into something entirely unexpected. By...
May 26, 2026
Funding available for local projects
COMMUNITY groups and individuals across the Surf Coast are being encouraged to apply for funding as the Torquay Lions Club opens its annual grants...
May 23, 2026
Local artist paints the feelings evoked by the Australian landscape
OCEAN Grove artist Gordon Lingard is inviting viewers to slow down and reconnect with the Australian landscape through his latest exhibition, Face of the...
May 20, 2026
Local artist crafts kinder magic
HAND-carved native animals have found a new home among the sandpits and gum trees at Torquay Kindergarten, adding a tactile and imaginative layer to...
May 18, 2026
Volunteers needed to keep show tradition alive
THE Royal Geelong Show is calling for more volunteers as organisers work to ensure the long-running event continues to thrive. Run by the Royal Geelong...
May 18, 2026
Expo to showcase local volunteering opportunities
VOLUNTEERS from across Geelong and the Bellarine will come together later this month for the Geelong Volunteering Expo. Presented by Volunteering Geelong as part of...
May 13, 2026
Surf Coast adults find joy and fitness in dance
MANY adults on the Surf Coast are turning to alternative forms of exercise such as dance, swapping traditional workouts for something a little more...
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