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Mosque opens to community

Geelong’s community have a chance to explore, learn and connect with the Islamic culture during an Open Mosque Day. Islamic Society of...

Tucson hybrid quick yet quiet

Hyundai’s mid-sized SUV Tucson has been around since 2004. The current (fourth generation) was released here in February 2021 with the latest (MY2025) upgrade...

Out and about

Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Geelong’s waterfront on Tuesday 3 February to see who was out and about enjoying some sun and warmer...

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Anthony Olympics honour

Defending Olympic champion Jakara Anthony says she’s “over the moon“ to share Australia’s flag bearer duties with fellow moguls star Matt Graham. For the first...

Tight run home for finals aspirants

Saturday Junior and Senior Pennants recommenced in Tennis Geelong competition with four rounds to go for most sections. Section 1 Boys has been a close...

Venom breaks Spirit

The WNBL's top-two race has been blown wide open after cellar-dwellers Geelong Venom stunned Bendigo Spirit with an 80-73 home win. Alissa Pili, Shyla...

‘Timing is crucial’: Andresen pounces for Cadel win

Tobias Lund Andresen confidently predicted he'd win and rival Matthew Brennan's mistake made sure that prophecy came true. The difference in body language between the...

Sworn to success: the motto behind Cadel race winner

Ally Wollaston's historic win at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race came with a language warning, thanks to her joyful rehashing of the...

Cooler conditions welcomed

With blistering heat wreaking havoc on local cricket last weekend, cooler conditions greeted players on Saturday 31 January and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp went...

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Swinging summer at the gardens

The Geelong Botanic Gardens come to life this month with the summer series of jazz concerts. Music at the Geelong Botanic Gardens returns with three...

Retelling the story of a rockstar

Australia has a rich pantheon of rock heroes; from Bon Scott to Barnesy, Billy Thorpe to Shirley Strachan, the Aussie musical landscape is filled...

Where love never dies

The ancient Greek myth of Orpheus is a story of love, loss and remembrance. In the original tale, the famous bard of the same name...

Buttered Loaf bring the funk

For a quarter of a century groove-based jam band Buttered Loaf have been entertaining music lovers across Melbourne. Throughout the early 2000s, Wednesday night was...

Speedmouse on a whole new level

The Umbilical Brothers are coming back to Geelong to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their most beloved show. Comedy duo David ‘Dave’...

Chong connects with audiences

Playing the piano wasn’t always Kristian Chong’s dream, but little did his younger self know that he would become one of Australia’s leading musicians....

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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...

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....

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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Community calendar

Aberdeen street baptist church Aberdeen street baptist church invites you to join us each Sunday at 10am to worship, sing and enjoy traditional hymns and...

Bats through art

A community art and science exhibition has flown into Geelong to help open a relationship between residents and the region’s wildlife. ...

Being feeding tube aware

Geelong toddler Alfie lives with a genetic disorder resulting in him needing a feeding tube, with Feeding Tube Awareness Week occurring this week. ...

Calling all playwrights

Geelong’s newest creative arts festival is open for submissions for its second year. Following the success of its inaugural instalment, the Geelong Short Play Festival...

When you know, you know

Ocean Grove’s Lauchie Mant will perform in AG Theatre’s production of Mamma Mia! The Musical at The National Theatre in St Kilda for the...

Waste burning ‘backflip’

Community organisation No Waste Incinerators in Lara & Greater Geelong Incorporated has voiced disappointment at the City of Greater Geelong’s recent report on waste...

Summer fun in the civic precinct

The City of Greater Geelong kicked off a new initiative this week aimed at bringing the community together. Yesterday the City hosted the first of...

Geelong shines rainbow

Community members will be able to celebrate all the colours of the rainbow in a safe and fun-filled space during the Geelong Rainbow Festival....

Painting the region’s trail

Artists can show off their brush strokes, prints and works across a range of mediums during this year’s Surf Coast Arts Trail. ...

Anthony given Winter Olympics ceremony honour

Defending Olympic champion Jakara Anthony says she's "over the moon" to share Australia's flag bearer duties with fellow moguls star Matt Graham. For the first...