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Bypass parcel pirates

With online shopping booming and Christmas just around the corner, porch piracy - the criminal act of stealing delivered parcels from a person’s front...

Trees with all the trimmings

Decking the halls with boughs of holly is all very well, but if you’re looking to shake up your yuletide style and set yourself...

Managing festive stress

Christmas can be stressful enough at the best of times. While the festive season comes with expectations of fun family get-togethers, the reality can...

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Premierships decided

The Spring 2024 Tennis Geelong Triples season wrapped on December 12 with some thrilling finals to cap an exciting season. Section 2 Triples consistently had...

Titanic score for batting trio

Three Armstrong Creek cricketers combined for a grand total of 553 runs between them on Saturday December 14 and broke all sorts of records...

Young Eagle flies north

Newtown & Chilwell young gun Sara Howley is now a Giant. The 18-year-old midfielder was taken at pick four by Greater Western Sydney in the...

Changes for footy comp

AFL Barwon will introduce a two-tier system for women’s and girls football next season. Promotion and relegation will also come into effect after the 2025...

Melzer stars with unbeaten ton

Barwon Heads opener Max Melzer set his side up for a pre-Christmas win against arch rivals Ocean Grove with an unbeaten century on day...

Heads prevail at home

Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Barwon Heads Bowling Club on Saturday December 14 as the home team took on Torquay in Division 5....

Latest Entertainment

Dream role for Geelong actor

Gerry McKeague has only been acting for six years, but in January he will perform in his favourite musical when he takes the stage...

Get ready for Simpsons Christmas boogie

‘Tis the season to be jolly, and everyone's favourite Simpsons-themed doom metal band is here to make your Christmas even more craptacular. Dr Colossus return...

Seal Prince new track a tender tale of love

Love is always grand, but it’s not always easy. That’s the underlying theme of the sweet, sometimes soaring ballad from Seal Prince and the Roof...

Band of brothers play secret gig

Local band De Porsal have been entertaining audiences throughout Geelong, the Surf Coast and Melbourne for the last six years with their diverse, sometimes...

Angels sing at the Basilica

Three Geelong choirs will come together to present an enchanting choral Christmas event at St Mary of the Angels Basilica. The Windfire Christmas Concert, held...

Checkerboard Lounge brings more than the blues

Geelong music lovers are in for a rare treat when one of Australia’s finest live bands returns to town this weekend. World-class blues, roots and...

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Fresh, organic produce to your door

Just Organics is your new go-to supplier for fresh, Certified Organic fruits and vegetables. Owner Justin, a third-generation fruiterer, whose family owned Geelong Covent Gardens...

Make a splash this summer

Get ready for a splashtastic summer as Outside Adventures brings a range of exciting kayaking experiences to Greater Geelong and beyond. Whether it’s school holiday...

A truly breathtaking experience

Liberty Balloon Flights, recently awarded Silver in the Adventure Tourism category at the Victorian Tourism Awards, continues to captivate passengers with its breathtaking aerial...

Melbourne’s world-class marina

Wyndham Harbour Marina is part of the Wyndham Harbour residential development in Werribee South in Victoria. Since Wyndham Council first conceived the idea of a...

Luson aged care a home away from home

Luson Aged Care has two well-established aged care homes that have been servicing the Geelong community for several years and importantly, cater to the...

Personalised support for a better life

In the heart of North Geelong, HomeCaring is transforming the lives of individuals living with disabilities and older Australians by providing personalised, compassionate care....

We are Geelong

Respect through ‘many hands’

Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West (WHWBSW) has been recognised for helping prevent violence against women. WHWBSW received an award at the...

Brownbill artwork in the running

The City of Greater Geelong is calling on members of the public to vote for the funding of an artwork celebrating the life and...

Barwon Water celebrating gender equity

Local organisation Barwon Water was among the winners at the third Recalibrate Gender Equity Awards. Held at Crown in Melbourne, the Recalibrate Awards recognise outstanding...

Johnstone Park goes orange

Geelong’s Johnstone Park will transform its green landscapes into orange this weekend to help eliminate violence against women and girls. Zonta...

Community awards nominations open

Nominations for the City of Greater Geelong’s annual Women in Community Life Awards are open. The awards, which will be presented at the City’s International...

Battling women’s health stigma

Geelong health professionals are helping end the stigma around women’s pain and educate the public on conditions affecting women with a free forum. ...

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Dessert options for a sweet Christmas treat

While plum pudding, also known as Christmas pudding, is a traditional festive dessert in many parts of the world, some people prefer to explore...

Sustainable wrapping

Christmas - it’s a time for Greater Geelong residents to get together with family and friends, cook, eat, drink, celebrate and give gifts to...

Christmas classics for the festive season

The holiday season is upon us and it's the time for many traditions, including binge watching the same old Christmas films we all know...

Help tails wag this Christmas

Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) has launched its annual Christmas Appeal The not-for-profit organisation, which provides an animal shelter and veterinary clinic for stray and...

Compliments of the season

It’s the most wonderful time of the year when Carols by Candlelight Geelong returns to Johnstone Park next Monday. The carols are now in their...

Farm visit finds birds resting

A few weeks ago, I arranged to conduct my Birdlife Australia ‘Birds on Farms’ survey in Wallington, and when the weather forecast predicted a...