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Youth share their voice

Young people are helping shape the future of youth services and support across the Surf Coast Shire. Council’s 2025 Youth Survey was completed...

Water storage levels continue to drop

The region’s water management company has called on community members to rethink their water usage at home. Barwon Water encouraged people to “make every drop...

Supporting beach health

Three Bellarine groups are continuing to clean up and protect the state’s beaches and waterways, thanks to Port Phillip Bay Fund grants. Birdlife...

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Finals underway for juniors

Nine of the 27 Tennis Geelong Junior Pennant grades began finals on Saturday 28 February. In the Premier sections, things went the way of the...

East Belmont and North Geelong to meet in A Grade final

North Geelong won its way through to the Geelong Cricket Association women’s A Grade grand final and will play East Belmont on Sunday 8...

All-Grove final as midweek bowls gears up for grand finish

Both Ocean Grove sides will meet each in the grand final of the Geelong Bowls Region Midweek Division 1 on Tuesday 10 March. Ocean Grove’s...

Final-day thriller for BPCA as finals spots still unknown

Collendina’s hopes of playing in a Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association semi-final now rest with its batters after the bowling attack delivered on day one...

Highton turns up the heat

It’s not often that a top of the table clash just before finals turns into a lopsided contest, but Highton has already inflicted Bell...

Queenscliff into the decider

Queenscliff is into the Geelong Bowls Region Premier Pennant grand final against Ocean Grove on Sunday after defeating Drysdale in the prelim on Saturday...

Latest Entertainment

Alt-rockers ready to launch

As for many up and coming bands around the region, the story of Bigfoot Sighting revolves around the Barwon Club band room. So much so,...

Virtuosic violinist finds his groove

American artist Blue Violin, aka Christopher Vuk, has rediscovered the place where he fits best. For the past two years, Vuk has been touring his...

World-class talent on show

Indian and American artist ganavya (aka Ganavya Doraiswamy) has been hailed as a vibrant new voice in modern music, blending spiritual jazz with Indian...

Youth and experience collide

Two of the blues’ finest exponents return to the Bellarine this weekend almost exactly 12 months after their first visit together in 2025. Internationally acclaimed...

The power of creativity (and robots)

Jolyon James’ stage show Robot Song centres on the story of a young autistic child, Juniper, struggling to find her place in the world. A...

Guitar legend amps up for tour

Nathan Cavaleri comes to Geelong this weekend as part of a 18-show tour of his new album Live at the Wheaty. Hailed as a blues-rock...

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Take in historic cities and rugged shores with Viking’s 15-day Canada and East Coast Explorer voyage from Toronto, Ontario to Fort Lauderdale, Florida or...

Empowering young minds at Aspire

More than just childcare, Aspire is a community built on connection. Our educators take the time to truly know each child, creating classrooms filled...

One container at a time

Queenscliff is showing how a small coastal town can make a big difference, one drink container at a time. Thanks to local resident Mark Gingell,...

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...

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Tracing the journey of an artist

In a world of war, tension and uncertainty, local entertainer and historian Colin Mockett is “very proud” of his latest show. Imagine, meticulously researched by...

Plan marks half a year

Surf Coast Shire Council is delivering strong progress during the half-year mark of its Council Plan, with six initiatives already completed. The...

Community calendar

Bellarine Repair Cafe Volunteer repairers fix your items, such as clothes, toys, furniture, electrical goods and electronic items. Ocean Grove Neighbourhood House, 1 John Dory...

Geelong West street blocked off

A Geelong West street has been blocked off this afternoon, with police remaining at the scene. Police attended a property in the vicinity...

Show brings community together

The Bellarine Agricultural Show returns this Sunday 8 March for its 32nd instalment and this year it’s all about man’s best friend. With the theme...

Community opposes Fort sale

The Queenscliff community is continuing to fight against the potential sale of Fort Queenscliff, with many residents forming a human barricade around the heritage...

Chryslers return to the bay

Chryslers by the Bay will return to Geelong for a great day of classic cars while fundraising for a good cause. Bay City...

Saving lives in red and yellow

Volunteer surf lifesavers across the country were celebrated this week during the first-ever Red and Yellow Day. Jena Carr speaks with volunteer surf lifesavers...

Finding security in unlikely places

When mother of four Lynda separated from her partner 10 years ago she had no idea of the challenges that lay ahead. At the time...

Marles plugs defence manufacturing ahead of Iran strikes

Anti-war protesters gathered outside deputy prime minister and member for Corio Richard Marles’ office just days after he attended Hanwha Defence’s Avalon manufacturing facility. Mr...