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Free travel for young Vics

More than one million young Victorians will benefit from free public transport from 1 January with the new youth myki now available to purchase...

Family fun that won’t break the bank

As summer unfolds, many families are looking for ways to enjoy quality time together without spending a fortune. While summer holidays often come with...

Santa’s phone number leaked

Telstra has leaked one big phone number, and kids are running to Telstra’s public phones to make some very important calls before Christmas. ...

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Around the rinks

Scores from round 9 of local bowls before the break. Competition will resume on January 17. GEELONG BOWLS REGION Round 9 Premier Pennant Friday December 19 Ocean Grove 87 (14)...

Spiller makes superb double ton

Lethbridge opener Hayden Spiller dominated round 8 of GCA cricket with a mammoth double century in Division 3 on Saturday 20 December. Spiller made 210...

Rust-eze claims Monday Women’s Section 1 title

It was grand-final week for Monday Women’s Section 1, which had been close at the top of the table all season. With a bye thrown...

Roddis loving new role

Dan Roddis knows what it’s like to not only play in a struggling side, but lead one. The former Ocean Grove captain/coach is now just...

Hawks stay in touch with top four

Drysdale remained in touch with the BPCA top four with a thrilling two-wicket win against Anglesea. In a Saturday/Sunday fixture on December 13 and 14,...

Another win for flag favourites

On face value, a 33-shot win is comfortable in any language, but Ocean Grove bowls star Brad Pavey said Saturday’s Premier Pennant victory against...

Latest Entertainment

It’s not easy being green

The world’s favourite ogre comes to town this summer for a run of five performances over the new year. Having been enjoyed by audiences the...

Young guns ready to fire

Frankston rock band the Gnomes will celebrate both Christmas and a huge year bookended by gigs at the Barwon Club. The Gnomes will be part...

Musical on the high seas

Local piano man Andy Pobjoy is one of Geelong’s best loved and most well known entertainers. Owner and manager of the vibrant and inclusive Piano...

Get your funk on with The Mojae

Sometimes things are just meant to be. That’s certainly how it felt to singer-songwriter Jennifer Jae when she walked into A&B Music in Geelong...

Special performance celebrates three years of singing

A Point Lonsdale choir that does things a little differently is going from strength to strength. The New Swell Choir, organised and run by opera...

The boozy and the beautiful

Party-folk band the Drunken Poachers never struggle to bring the good time vibes. With seven musicians on stage making it easy to build the energy...

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Building a more accessible future

The home and living landscape in Geelong is evolving and Empowered Liveability is right there at the forefront, ensuring that people living with disabilities...

Christmas is a busy time for vets

The festive season is full of joy, but it’s also one of the busiest times of year for pet emergencies. With holiday food,...

Tanya finds empowered calling

When it comes to finding safe, accessible, and genuinely caring disability housing in the Geelong region, few know the local community better than Empowered...

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...

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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Outsmart parcel pirates

As parcel volumes surge ahead, Australia Post is urging Australians to be on high alert as this time of year tends to see a...

Check before you gift it

As Victorians start ticking off their Christmas shopping lists, fire and safety authorities are urging everyone to think safety first when buying lithium-ion battery...

10 Best Australian Christmas Books for Kids

Looking for the perfect gift for little readers this Christmas? Reading Out of Poverty (ROOP), a national charity supporting early childhood literacy, has curated...

Dog’s Breakfast for ‘hoodies’

Wagging tails and hungry stomachs will be able to go down to Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club for a food and conservation event....

Monitoring mozzies

As the weather begins to heat up, people across the Surf Coast are being encouraged to help prevent mosquitoes from breeding around the home....

Summer by the Sea

People can explore some of the best beaches that the Bellarine has to offer with free activities through the Summer by the Sea program....