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15 years ago September 17, 2010 Avalon Airport should have a rail link to Melbourne to ensure Victoria is Australia’s national entry point, according to the...

No to cottage funding

The state government hs refused to fund the restoration of the historic 1860s Marshall Bluestone Cottage after it was dismantled to make way for...

Surprises in nature

Barwon Heads community members can uncover the secrets of their environment during this year’s nature festival, with many activities available. The Barwon...

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Grovedale snares two premierships in Saturday Senior Pennant grand finals

Grovedale had the best representation in Tennis Geelong’s Saturday Senior Pennant grand finals, participating in four finals and being successful in two. It would...

North vs East in grand final

North Geelong’s stunning rise from the depths of the ladder in 2023 to Geelong & District League grand finalists comes as no surprise for...

Lions and Tigers to clash in huge grand final

Thomson captain Amelia Jarvis knows that this Saturday’s Geelong & District Netball League A Grade grand final against Belmont Lions probably won’t mirror the...

Cats purring for prelim

Gryan Miers heard the noise, that Geelong had as easy run into the AFL finals and they might be vulnerable. So the impressive qualifying-final...

Moody steps into assistant coach role

Geelong Venom has appointed Megan Moody as an assistant coach for the upcoming WNBL season. Moody brings a wealth of experience and success to the...

Disappointment turns to hope for Angelique

Belmont Lions co-captain Angelique Ross has remained upbeat after rupturing her ACL in the Geelong & District Netball League second-semi final. Ross will miss this...

Latest Entertainment

Rock poet of the people

Perth-based songwriter Peter Bibby has always been something of an individual. His raw, honest style of storytelling is quintessentially Australian. The charmingly chaotic West Australian...

B3 trio brings the heat

Hammond organ player Liam Kealy has been entertaining music lovers for decades. He’s played alongside some of Australia and the world’s best, but for him,...

Let Andrew entertain you

Get the Robbie Williams experience when the world’s only tribute act endorsed by the man himself hits Geelong this weekend. Starring acclaimed Welsh vocalist Mike...

Sailing into song

Travel the seas and explore Australia’s history of voyages and shipwrecks from the comfort of your seat during a choir concert in Geelong. ...

Get your dose of rock

Medusa Bar is set to rock next weekend when brand new Melbourne foursome DOSE bring their brand of down and dirty rock to town. DOSE...

CB’s new chapter begins

Despite having been performing for decades, enigmatic singer-songwriter CB Ghost says his new self-titled project feels like starting over. CB has packed a lot into...

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Free kids check-up day

Balyang Dental is excited to invite local families to a special community event - a Free Dental Check-Up Day for children aged 2 to 18...

Visit Highclere Castle, home of Downton Abbey with Viking

Viking is well known for its destination-focused journeys on rivers, oceans, and lakes around the world but what is not as well-known is the...

Adventure awaits these school holidays

From September 29 to October 3, kids aged 8 to 12 are invited to join us at The Portsea Camp’s Adventure Camp – five...

A shared ethos and an unmissable exhibition

For those with a love of all things Viking and historic but without the time to head overseas in the near future comes an...

Fresh spaces and fresh connections

There’s a wave of excitement flowing through Geelong’s trusted aged care homes, with two major lifestyle upgrades transforming daily life for residents and their...

Care with love

Receive the care and support you need from people who love their job through Just Better Care. As one of Australia’s largest providers of...

We are Geelong

Standing in solidarity

Hundreds gathered together at the break of dawn on July 7 to stand with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners in collaboration with Barwon Coast for a...

One year of Respect 2040

A Barwon South West partnership to stop violence against women is celebrating its first anniversary of strong advocacy and significant growth. The Respect...

A voice for reconcilliation

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...

Easier access to healthcare

Women and gender-diverse people within Barwon South West can share their experiences accessing healthcare to better understand and address barriers in the region. ...

Pride Film Fest launches

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...

Grants helping local First Nations business thrive

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...

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Geelong worst for cruelty reports

Greater Geelong has the highest number of animal cruelty reports across the state’s local government areas (LGAs), according to the latest RSPCA Victoria data....

MOU a step forward

Greater Geelong and Barwon Coast have come together to provide clarity and transparency on the region’s natural assets through a new Memorandum of Understanding...

Surprise gig for new choir

Geelong’s newest singing group made a splash last weekend with a pop-up flash mob performance at Highton Village on Saturday morning. Geelong Choir, a community...

GDFNL deciders this weekend

The Bellarine Football Netball League season is done and dusted and the focus now turns to the Geelong & District Football Netball League deciders. In...

Better First Nations cancer care

First Nations communities across the Barwon South West region will soon have better access to culturally safe cancer care. Barwon Health and...

BHPS invites community to celebrate 150 years

Barwon Heads Primary School (BHPS) will commemorate its 150th year with a special celebration this weekend. The school will mark the significant milestone with its...