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Raising awareness through calendar

National Reconciliation Week and IDAHOBIT are just a few causes that Surf Coast Shire Council will support over the next four years. ...

Police nab 20

Twenty people have been caught doing the wrong thing in Geelong after police flooded the CBD during a two-day patrol approach. The STOP...

Music fest bigger than ever

Damp and cool conditions couldn’t break the spirit of those who attended, volunteered for and performed in the Queenscliff Music Festival. Independent photographer Ivan...

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St Peters takes the points

Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Herne Hill Reserve’s Walker Oval on Saturday to see St Peters defeat Lara on a cold and windy...

Highton in form with big win

Independent photographer Ivan Kemp saw Highton defeat Drysdale in Geelong Region Bowls Premier Pennant at Highton on Saturday.

Ocean Grove through to grand final

Tuesday Women’s Sections 1 and 3 were at the preliminary final stage and both matches produced upsets. Kristie Walters and Marg Leigh set Surfcoast...

Hunter wants to prove he is his own man

Geelong draftee Hunter Holmes is relishing being reunited with new assistant coach Nathan Buckley as he sets out to prove he's his own man...

Radhika shines with five-wicket haul

The individual highlight from last weekend's round of matches was a five-wicket haul by North Geelong's Radhika Goyal. Promising young all-rounder Goyal took 5/14 while...

Wise-Graham stars in big win

With its season slowly slipping away, the equation was simple for Wallington going into its round 6 Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A2 grade clash...

Latest Entertainment

Have yourself a very Irish Christmas

Kick off the silly season with a bit of whiskey in your jar at a Christmas show dedicated to iconic London Irish band The...

Shake a tail feather with the Blues Brothers

John Landis’ 1980 musical comedy The Blues Brothers is a much-loved film, full of car chases, clever humour and fantastic blues and R&B numbers. But...

Local choirs present epic work

A partnership of local musicians and ensembles will present one of the world’s most iconic and well-known choral works as part of the Christmas...

Byrne is no rough Diamond

All Peter Byrne ever wanted was to become a singer. Born in Dublin, Byrne was “from a very poor background”, where Irish folk music and...

A song of reconnection

Friendships can be complicated, as Gorgi Coghlan and Anna-Lee Robertson know well. The two entertainers, both stars of the stage and screen, first met in...

Nightingale blends old and new

Complex, ornate, evocative, dramatic - words that accurately describe but do not adequately capture the grandeur of Baroque music. That spectacle will be on full...

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Discover Geelong

Bellarine Removals We’re a family-owned business with a genuine passion for helping people move into the next chapter of their lives. We have owned Bellarine Removals...

Geelong’s first choice for GP care

Choose Belmont Family Medical and Bulkbilling Clinic (BFMC) as your first choice for medical care, with a newly expanded team ready to support you....

Tractor Lady

When you think of Geelong, you might picture the waterfront, bustling streets, and local cafes. But just over in Fyansford, among tractors, mowers, and...

Supporting property owners and businesses

Whether you are buying, selling or renting, a longtime Geelong resident or new to our remarkable city and region, the Jellis Craig Geelong team...

Building a future for Geelong

As Victoria’s No 1 Builder, Sherridon Homes is proud to have deep roots in Geelong and the surrounding region, an area where growth and...

Belmont’s new medical practice

Amara Medical Geelong is a brand new general practice in the heart of Belmont. It is perfectly positioned on High Street, neighbouring sports...

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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New pets plan focused on parks, programs and poop

Dog parks, education programs and nuisance complaint resolutions have emerged as some of the key focuses of the City’s new pets management plan. Geelong council...

Exhibition shows artists at play

A group of Belmont artists are ready to share the whimsy and soul of the work at a special exhibition this December. Art group BelmontAWAY...

Tasman is good – it had to be

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that the Kia Tasman is Kia’s first ute. And it has a big task ahead...

From the archives

16 years ago 27 November, 2009 A Geelong councillor has been convicted, ordered to pay $18,000 and kicked off council for failing to declare a conflict...

Ellie is an Olympic change maker

Christian College Geelong’s Ellie Morgan was one of just 25 students nationwide selected to attend the Olympic Change-Maker Summit in Canberra. Young leaders from across...

Community calendar

Christmas market Christ Church Geelong market to raise funds for Christ Church Meals Program and church projects. Crafts, gifts, baked goods, plants, preserves, cakes, and...