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Premier axes MP from role over staff allegations

South Barwon MP Darren Cheeseman has been dumped from his parliamentary secretary role after allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards staff. Premier Jacinta Allan demoted Mr...

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Ballroom dance Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Hwy, Saturday April 27, 7.30pm-11pm, $10 incl supper, music Charles. Vouchers, prizes to be won. All funds to Bendigo...

Artists showcase their work

Three artists from Drysdale’s All Abilities Art have shared their creations at artX Regional 2024. Stirling Brackley, Polly Munday and Bridget Gooda were proud...

From the Archives

14 years ago April 24, 2008 Voluntary administrators would investigate the $70 million collapse of Geelong investment company Chartwell Enterprises, Australian Securities and Investment Commission said...

Business is booming

Geelong is open for business, and we are being led by innovators driving new waves of opportunities. This was one of the key messages I...

Peaceful motoring with Lexus ES

The growth in SUV sales has seen a corresponding decline in demand for traditional four-door sedans. In the case of Lexus only two of...

Intersection will receive lights

Construction will soon begin on a Torquay intersection to improve road network safety and traffic management.  Surf Coast Shire Council decided, seven councillors to one,...

Anzac Day footy draws big crowd

St Joseph’s won a pulsating Anzac Day fixture against South Barwon in front of a massive crowd at Herne Hill Reserve and Independent photographer...

Three rounds to go before finals

It was beautiful weather for tennis as Tuesday Midweek kicked off this week, although the wind did pick up later in the day to...

Stingaree Bay the hot spot

Another great weekend for fishing with lots of reports coming from Corio Bay with anglers picking up some nice fish. The inner harbour is...

Better times ahead for Anakie

There is a renewed sense of optimism at Anakie. Last season the Roos broke a long Geelong & District Football League losing streak that stretched...

Kelly triumphs

Barwon Heads surfer Jerry Kelly won the premiere division at the Woolworths Victorian Junior Surfing Titles at Gunnamatta on the weekend. Kelly is now one...

Leopold prevails in entertaining clash

Leopold started strongly and won by seven goals in the round 2 Geelong Netball League A Grade clash against St Mary's at Kardinia Park...

The evergreen Issi Dye

Entertainer Issi Dye has been performing professionally for 58 years, as both singer and television host. But even as he approaches six full decades of...

Connecting through loneliness

Sometimes, great things come from asking simple questions. Project Connect Ensemble’s physical theatre work a/lone has been conceived, developed, performed at Edinburgh Fringe and put...

Astrid takes the next step

Though she has been singing most of her young life, Astrid Armstrong is embarking on a brand new chapter. At the tender age of 16...

Geelong Rep brings modern-day fantasy to life

The 50s burst back into the present as Geelong Repertory Theatre Company kicks off an 11-show run of Home, I’m Darling tonight. Running from April...

‘That’s What I’m Talking About’ in Geelong

Shannon Noll is coming to Geelong for a one-night concert featuring hits like Lift, What About Me and Drive. Mr Noll is celebrating...

Country music’s favourite couple

For Brooke McClymont and husband Adam Eckersley, joining forces to write some music together during COVID-19 seemed like a good way to stay creative...

A nurturing environment at Geelong Baptist College

Geelong Baptist College hosted a successful Twilight Tour on March 26 with nearly 30 families visiting the school. The tour provided an opportunity for...

Refurbishment a vital strategy

Homestyle Aged Care believes that the physical environment plays an important role in shaping a resident’s experiences. With an ageing population, the demand for high...

Celebrate women across our economy and society

International Women’s Day is an opportunity for us to recognise the progress women are making across our economy and society. It is also an opportunity...

Supporting women within the Bellarine

In a historic moment, for the first time ever in our state’s history, gender parity was achieved across the Victorian parliament. Equal women and...

Swim champ to speak at St Ignatius event

Saint Ignatius College Geelong is delighted to welcome Nicole Livingstone OAM as the keynote speaker for this year's International Women's Day Community Evening. Nicole Livingstone...

Farewell to the amazing Mary

An amazing primary school secretary is extremely difficult to find and we have been very fortunate to have had the BEST. At Holy Family...

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Anzac Day footy draws big crowd

St Joseph’s won a pulsating Anzac Day fixture against South Barwon in front of a massive crowd at Herne Hill Reserve and Independent photographer...

Tolhurst steps down

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