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Walter heads up Carols by the Bay

Geelong’s own Denis Walter OAM will headline Christmas Opening Night Carols by the Bay at Steampacket Gardens on Saturday November 30. Free festivities kick off...

Securing sports jobs without barriers

A Geelong initiative is one step closer to further encouraging the participation of people with a disability in sports thanks to state government funding....

Arts calendar winners announced

The Surf Coast Community Arts Calendar will feature many different artistic forms during the months of 2025 following the announcement of the competition’s winners....

Shed to get spooky

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Team effort from Seagulls

Barwon Heads played a terrific team game to defeat East Belmont in round 3 of Senior Women A Grade cricket on Sunday November 3...

Drysdale takes the points

It was a nice day for bowls on Saturday November 2 when Bell Post Hill took on Drysdale in Geelong Bowls Region Premier Division....

Crows end Geelong’s season

Adelaide secured an AFLW finals double-chance and ended Geelong's season with a gritty four-point win at GHMBA Stadium. The Crows overcame some shoddy goalkicking and...

Panthers looking forward to longer format

Bell Post Hill is second on the GCA Division 2 ladder and is eyeing off the beginning of two-day cricket this weekend after a...

Perfect conditions for local cricket

Warm conditions welcomed cricketers across the region on Saturday November 2 as Independent photographer Ivan Kemp went to Myers Reserve for the Bell Post...

Early wickets the key for Hawks

Drysdale skipper Nick Hallam said his side failed to capitalise in the middle order against Ocean Grove and left a few runs in the...

Latest Entertainment

Opera Australia brings the magic

When award-winning soprano Celeste Lazarenko was a child she fell in love with singing and classical music. She loved one particular album, Die Zauberflöte (The...

Bella Deer drops new single

It’s been a busy year for local singer-songwriter Bella Deer, aka Isabella Losi. Having received an honourable mention at the finals of the Nashville-based International...

Saying the quiet bit out loud

Veteran stand up comic Kieran Butler has made a career out of saying the unsayable. But with his new show, which focuses on his experience...

Get ready to be spooked

Annual Halloween festival Spookfest is back again this weekend, with a family day packed full of entertainment and spooky fun. From 10am to 4pm this...

Taking the road less travelled

Kate Hanley Corley didn’t take the usual route to a career of comedy, if such a thing exists. Born and raised in Geelong, Hanley Corley...

Get ready to dance the night away

The self-proclaimed “best dressed dance band” hit Geelong next weeknd as they tour their debut album. Melbourne seven-piece Gusto Gusto will bring the party vibes...

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Six reasons why lifestyle living is the change you need

Thinking about downsizing now or in the next few years? Find out why residents at Lakeside Lara think lifestyle living trumps staying at home. As...

Retire in style, all in your own backyard

The final stage of Bellarine Lakes Country Club, the only retirement village on the Bellarine or Geelong with a private golf course, is now...

Let’s get some rhythm

Get ready to Immerse yourself in an unforgettable night of music, memories and pure entertainment with Get Rhythm. Described as Australia’s most authentic Johnny Cash...

Tour a college of pure excellence

Parents and guardians, you are invited to discover a dynamic, high-quality government school for your child. Visit North Geelong Secondary College, at a time...

Aged care that feels like home

We understand that as you get older, it can become harder to do things on your own. Homestyle Aged Care provides a quality of...

Understanding your needs

Four generations of the Hepner family have provided funeral care and support to the greater Geelong community. Jonathan Hepner Funerals is a family-owned business that...

We are Geelong

Unveiling health access barriers for women

New research unveils the barriers to sexual and reproductive health access for women in the Barwon South West region. The Mapping Access to...

Cats to wear First Nations guernsey

Keerray Woorroong and Yorta Yorta woman Sherry Johnstone designed Geelong’s Sir Doug Nicholls Round First Nations guernsey,which will be proudly worn this weekend against...

Supporting girls to find their voice

Participating schools from the Be Bold Be Heard initiative attended a forum at GMHBA Stadium this week to hear from guest speakers and share...

Cats show Pride in the jumper

Geelong has unveiled its 2024 AFLW Pride guernsey to be worn this Saturday in the club’s crunch game against Richmond. Personal connections to Pride are...

Raising hands for gender parity

Geelong could have a more equal council as the largest number of female candidates put their hands up ahead of this year’s elections. ...

Greetings from Geelong Rainbow

Geelong Rainbow is a not-for-profit organisation committed to creating awareness, facilitating support, and enabling connection for the LGBTQIAP+ community. We strive to...

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Preparing for fire season

Golden Plains Shire residents are being encouraged to begin preparing their properties in the lead-up to summer. Council officers started conducting fire hazard...

Torquay boat ramp complete

The $1.45 million car parking upgrades to Torquay’s Fishermans Beach boat ramp facilities are now completed. Featuring 24 car and trailer parking spaces, improved pedestrian...

U3A hosts open day

A Geelong adult organisation has opened its doors to the community to celebrate the Victorian Seniors Festival, which runs throughout October. U3A...

Minister visits RSL

Geelong and Ocean Grove current and retired defence force members have received a special visit while progress on the Veterans’ and Families Hub continues....

The best in in-home care

Just Better Care is your go-to provider for the best in-home support. With a skilled team, they are passionate about providing exceptional care...

From the Archives

16 years ago October 31, 2008 A Geelong community organisation is battling red tape and financial hurdles to rescue five African orphans from war-torn Sierra Leone. Multicultural...