A jealous man killed a former close friend after being driven "crazy" over his girlfriend's affair with him.
Following his release from prison for an...
YMCA Geelong’s Shani Cashin has successfully attained her FIG Brevet Judging qualification in women’s artistic gymnastics.
Cashin is now an officially qualified international judge,...
With two Geelong Bowls Region Premier Pennant rounds played, Eastern Park is already adept at playing close matches.
The Parkers learned from their one-shot loss...
The Independent takes a look at Geelong Cricket Association and Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association first-grade games played on Saturday 31 October.
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GCA DIVISION 1
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Guitar maestro Shannon Bourne has been deeply connected to Geelong and the Bellarine for a long time.
Having grown up in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, he...
As a crime buff, comedian Kieran Butler became, like so many people, invested in the Erin Patterson mushroom murder case.
But he found himself laughing...
When it comes to music and the performing arts, improvisation is not simply ‘making stuff up’.
A freestyle rapper doesn’t create entirely new words on...
Jeff Lang is one of Australia’s premier guitarists and songwriters, with multiple ARIAs, a back catalogue of more than 20 live and studio recordings...
There are many things that make Empowering Supports special and a commitment from a dedicated team is one that stands out.
Empowering Supports is passionate...
Discover the welcoming lifestyle at Barwarre Gardens Retirement Village in Marshall, where comfort, connection and community come together.
Designed for independent over-55s, the village...
Adventure has officially arrived on the Bellarine, with Snowy River Caravans opening its brand-new Geelong dealership.
Our new showroom at 134–136 Bellarine...
A Barwon South West partnership to stop violence against women is celebrating its first anniversary of strong advocacy and significant growth.
The Respect...
A vibrant community event to celebrate National Reconciliation Week 2025 will be held at Queenscliff next week.
Reconciliation Queenscliffe will stage Voices for Reconciliation at...
Women and gender-diverse people within Barwon South West can share their experiences accessing healthcare to better understand and address barriers in the region. ...
Geelong’s biggest film festival has launched its 2025 program this week in a celebration of film excellence, diversity and representation.
With more than 10 feature...
Three locally-based First Nations businesses are primed for further success after receiving state government grants through a $3 million program.
Geelong’s Troy and Cerisa Benjamin...
Creativity, determination and unstoppable drive took centre stage at the Geelong Business Excellence Awards.
Twenty awards were presented to businesses,...
Surf Coast Shire is getting more festive this year with five new Christmas trees coming to the region.
Five four-metre solar-lit Christmas trees will...
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp went to Geelong Gallery on Tuesday to see who was viewing the Archibald Prize exhibition, which is on until Sunday...
A Torquay hockey pitch will help inspire important conversations between players thanks to the work of a Wadawurrung artist.
Banyul-Warri Fields Hockey Pitch...
