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Give CEO calls time

The long serving chief executive of one of Geelong’s biggest philanthropic organisations will step down at the end of the year. Bill Mithen announced on...

Next wave of Geelong leaders

Are you, or is someone you know, a young person passionate about making a real difference in your community? The City of Greater Geelong Youth...

Be spring-ready with an asthma plan

Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics encourage the Geelong and Barwon South West communities to update their asthma plans during National Asthma Week. National Asthma...

Pardalote spotting at nature reserve

I haven’t had a great amount of time to go out birdwatching over the past few weeks, but I went for a walk one...

Electric Genesis powers on

GV60 is the first dedicated electric vehicle from Hyundai’s luxury sub-brand Genesis. Launched here in early 2022 it’s the smallest of the three models in...

Community calendar

Market Saturday September 7, Mirambeena Park, Warralily Blvd, Armstrong Creek. 10am-3pm. Peace meditation Our peace is the basis of world peace. Belmont Library, Saturday September 14, 11am-noon....

Bonus for Bellarine families

Bellarine families will be able to purchase textbooks through the state government’s School Saving Bonus, thanks to an extra $400. The one-off...

Cats play out a draw

Geelong fought back in the second half to draw its bruising AFLW clash with North Melbourne in wet and windy conditions. Cats forward Mikayla Bowen...

Two in a row for irresistible Grubbers

Ocean Grove won a second consecutive A Grade premiership in stunning fashion against Geelong Amateur at Leopold on Saturday September 7. Independent photographer Ivan...

Two in a row for awesome Grubbers

They’ve done it again. For the second consecutive season Ocean Grove has taken on an undefeated Geelong Amateur in the Bellarine Netball League A Grade...

Double delight for Torquay

Torquay rebounded from its second semi-final loss to win consecutive Bellarine Football League premierships at Leopold today. Torquay had the game won early in the...

Hat-trick of wins for Highton

Tennis Geelong’s Saturday Senior Pennant concluded this week with grand finals played in trying conditions. Highton was best represented by far, with seven teams vying...

Grove goes four from four

Geelong Lawn was best represented in Tennis Geelong’s Junior Winter Pennant grand finals with seven teams fighting it out with three of them successful....

The nature of family and the American Dream

Iconic American playwright Sam Shepard’s True West comes to the stage from September 6 to 14 at Woodbin Theatre. A tale of sibling rivalry and...

The Ians sail the seven seas of rock

Melbourne rock and roll pirates The Ians headline a full bill of face-melting goodness at the Barwon Club this weekend. The Ians bring a second...

Growing up is hard to do

Adolescence can be a difficult, painful and vulnerable time for many people; trying to fit in, finding out who you are, dealing with sometimes...

Singing to the stars

Music lovers are in for a rare treat when Australia’s ‘first and finest’ choir for boys and young men returns to Geelong for the...

Tenor trio bring the good times

Classical music meets cabaret when renowned tenor trio Tenori bring their signature style of entertainment to the Potato Shed. David Kidd, Stewart Morris and Andrew...

Musical theatre to get your spine tingling

Horror and musical theatre may not seem like a natural combination at first glance, but the genre has a long history. From The Rocky Horror...

Five ways to find and enjoy more time in retirement

Retirement comes with a number of adjustments and challenges. For those downsizing to a community with low-maintenance homes like at Ingenia Lifestyle Lakeside Lara,...

A lifestyle you’ll love, with care that feels like home

Ageing is living at Opal HealthCare’s Care Communities in Geelong. Ideally located for you to enjoy everything you love about our beautiful city, Kardinia...

Don’t miss this opportunity at Bellarine Lakes

The final stage of Bellarine Lakes Country Club, the only retirement village on the Bellarine or Geelong with a private golf course, is now...

Taking the guesswork out of wills

Estate planning can be daunting. If you are not sure where to start, the following are some things to think about. What can you give...

Anna’s passion for helping others

When you engage with Anna Treloar-Tanner, her unwavering passion for her work as an Endorsed Mental Health Occupational Therapist is palpable. In 2015, Anna founded...

Novotel Geelong best in regional Vic

Novotel Geelong confirmed its reputation as one of Victoria’s finest hotels after winning the Regional Accommodation of the Year category at the 2024 Victorian...

Geelong businesswomen receive scholarships

Women from Greater Geelong and the Bellarine will be able to learn how to set up, establish and build sustainable businesses thanks to a...

Call for First Nations help

First Nations people living in Greater Geelong are disproportionately impacted by hardship based on requests for assistance according to data from not-for-profit charity GIVIT. Working...

Council begins inclusivity action plan process

Geelong council has taken the first step toward creating its first LGBTIQA+ Action Plan. The City of Greater Geelong began consultation this week on how...

Planting seeds of change through story

Uncle Glenn Shea is a proud Wathaurong/Ngarrindjeri man and an award-winning playwright. He spoke to Matt Hewson about how and why he wrote his...

Boost for Wathaurong

Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative is one of six Victorian Aboriginal-led child and family programs that have received funding boosts to help provide better access to...

Search for new superstars begins

When marine scientist Dr Prue Francis found out in 2022 she was going to become one of Science & Technology Australia’s Superstar of STEM...

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Give CEO calls time

The long serving chief executive of one of Geelong’s biggest philanthropic organisations will step down at the end of the year. Bill Mithen announced on...