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Spreading colours in Ocean Grove

Ocean Grove will be immersed in a sea of colours to spread joy and happiness during the arrivals of autumn and spring. The...

Man arrested following Geelong death

Homicide Squad detectives have arrested a man following the death of another man in Geelong last night. Emergency services were first called to reports of...

Pool makes a splash

Winchelsea community members will soon make a splash as the $8.9 million pool opens next week. The redeveloped Barwon Terrace site will feature...

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Cromie stars in champions titles

Tyson Cromie is the Geelong Bowls Region 2025/25 Men’s Singles champion. The Ocean Grove star defeated Queenscliff’s Jackson Reilly in the final 25 to 7. Cromie...

Chaudhary’s hitting big with cricket ahead of her

April Chaudhary is making her mark on the cricket field at just 13 years old. Despite being one of the youngest in her normal and...

Hawks post 250-plus against reigning premiers

Drysdale’s unlikely tilt at a Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A1 Grade finals spot is still alive after posting a hefty 5/257 against Barwon Heads...

Rams secure top two finish

Meredith captain Tyler Dittloff produced a superb all-round game to guarantee his side a top two finish in Geelong Cricket Association Division 4 this...

Smith shines in first hit-out

Bailey Smith has made an immediate impact at Geelong, starring early in their AFL pre-season hit-out against Hawthorn. The 24-year-old midfielder is a key recruit...

Rain annoys local cricketers

Independent photographer Ivan Kemp dodged the rain showers on Saturday to take these photographs of the GCA Division 4 2nds game between Guild St...

Latest Entertainment

World music extravaganza

The party continues after Pako Festa when La Descarga bring their Latin-Aussie tropical grooves to the Barwon Club this Sunday. The all-singing, all-dancing eight-piece bring...

A look back on a legendary career

There is not much Toni Childs hasn’t done throughout her career. She has travelled the world performing, won an Emmy and been nominated for Grammys,...

The journey is the reward

JRR Tolkien wrote “Not all who wander are lost”, and that’s certainly the case with real life troubadours Julian James and Beci Kate. The husband...

Big show, big vocals

Renowned for his gritty, powerful vocals and flamboyant stage performances, Joe Cocker was an iconic voice for two generations of music fans. Geelong audiences will...

Blues and roots under the stars

Americana on the Bellarine returns to Drysdale this month with a lineup of local and international acts. The locally-run outdoor mini music festival is now...

Courtroom comedy a tale of the Aussie battler

Sometimes life is stranger than fiction, as demonstrated by Geelong Repertory Theatre Company’s latest offering Bondi Legal. Written by lawyer/playwright Tony Laumberg, this quintessentially Aussie...

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Discover the Viking Difference

For those dreaming of a vacation experience created for curious travellers, let us introduce you to Viking and the Viking Difference. The cruise line...

Mediterranean Destination Guide

Cruise lines call the period between November and March the quiet season for Mediterranean voyages sailing which allows guests to evade the challenge of...

Mediterranean Gastronomy with Viking

The pride and loyalty the Hagen family and staff have for Viking is apparent as soon after stepping over the gangplank. It is this point...

Mamsens Waffles secret recipe

Mamsen’s, the popular Norwegian-style deli on board Viking ships, is well-loved for its traditional Scandinavian fare. One of the star attractions on the menu...

Matching clients with the right behavioural support

Matching you with the right behavioural support is a big focus for Anna Treloar-Tanner and her Barwon Occupational Therapy team. The comprehensive practice...

Signs you need to consider alternative care options

As your loved ones age, you may have noticed signs that they need additional support and need to consider alternative care options. Key indicators...

We are Geelong

Empowering women through pageants

A North Geelong woman is using her position as a finalist in a national pageant to encourage men and women to break gender stereotypes....

Gathering for trans justice

Hundreds of people have shown their support for the young transgender community in Geelong during a nationwide rally against the Queensland government. ...

Knowledge is power

Women’s Empowerment Workshops are coming to Geelong to create a safe space for women and to provide opportunities for connections. Vines Community...

Pilk Purriyn rises for third year

The Surf Coast Shire community and visitors can join Wadawurrung Traditional Owners during a truth-telling story event this Sunday. Pilk Purriyn...

Music, memory and healing

The community is invited to come together for a musical celebration of First Nations culture and an acknowledgement of the pain of invasion. Gerrupatjarra ('join...

HEY grants help Geelong youth

Geelong LGBTQA+ community will benefit from the state government’s latest round of the Healthy Equal Youth (HEY) grants. Minister for Mental Health Ingrid Stitt on...

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Exciting times for local foundation

Local community organisation the Give Where You Live Foundation has had a big February, welcoming a new boss and hosting a hugely successful fundraising...

Large stockpiles equal large fines

A Moolap recycling company has been fined after failing to notify the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) when stockpiles of soft plastic waste exceeded size...

Art comp submissions open

Submissions are now open for Geelong’s biggest art exhibition for people with disabilities. The artX Regional 2025 exhibition, previously known as artX Geelong, will feature...

Duck season continues despite backlash

A Valentine’s Day announcement of the 2025 duck shooting season has flown over the heads of Geelong wildlife rescuers. The state government announced...

Council invites input on upcoming budget

Geelong council has begun its community engagement process ahead of the preparation of its budget for the next financial year. Community members can share their...

Pets ahoy at National Wool Museum

The National Wool Museum has put out the call for locals to submit photos of their salty sea dogs and water-loving cats. The museum will...