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Man arrested following serious assault in Barwon Heads

Police have arrested a man following an alleged assault in Barwon Heads on Saturday night. It is alleged the woman was injured during a physical...

Journey from navy to paramedic

Anzac Day is extra special for Bannockburn paramedic Angela Ryan. After spending a decade in the Royal Australian Navy, Angela joinied Ambulance Victoria (AV) in...

Geelong digs deep for Appeal

After a nail-biting 22-bid contest, Maddison Leubker from Point Cook emerged as the proud new owner of the Geelong Good Friday Appeal house. The fully...

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Geelong hangs on for thrilling Easter Monday win

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has backed his players to continue being bold with ball in hand despite a critical late turnover in Geelong's thrilling...

Cliffhanger at the Couta Bowl

Queenscliff defeated Drysdale by two goals in a thriller and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at the Couta Bowl to take these pics on...

Cats see Hawks’ first-half shocker as likely ‘outlier’

Chris Scott suspects Hawthorn's horror first half against Port Adelaide was an "outlier" as Geelong prepares to resume one of the AFL's great rivalries. The...

Dees turn off the Power on Easter Saturday

Portarlington defeated Newcomb in a cracking game at Portarlington on Saturday April 19 and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp took these photographs.

Surf Coast pair gain wildcards

Xavier Huxtable and Carly Shannahan have secured their wildcard spots in the 2025 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. The trials for the main event wrapped...

United signs American star

Geelong United Basketball has signed US import Annika Stewart for the remainder of the NBL1 South season. Fresh off the back of winning the 2025...

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Man, I feel like a woman

It’s up to Geelong to decide the queen of country music as ‘Man, I Feel Like A Woman’ coming to the city next month....

Step back in time to Laurel Canyon

Sell-out show Songs from the Canyon comes to Geelong for the first time since its inception in 2022. Featuring renowned Australian singers and musicians such...

‘Accidental’ rockers drop first single

Dirty Wasabi describe themselves as a “dirty, heavy, punky, drunky rock band from Geelong”, and a quick listen to their demo tracks online shows...

World-class acrobats ready to wow

Kenya’s best acrobatic troupe bring their world-famous show to the Geelong Arts Centre this weekend. The Black Blues Brothers, five alumni of the Sarakasi Trust...

Soul sisters bring the noise

Geelong’s favourite soul band the Sweethearts returns to Barwon Club this weekend for a night of upbeat, funky fun. Based at Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary...

Musical tribute to rock legend

A show celebrating the life and music of Australian rock icon Chrissy Amphlett is going from strength to strength. The Divinyls Story: It’s a Fine...

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We will remember them

Each year on Anzac Day we come together to pay solemn tribute to the courage, mateship, and sacrifice of those who have served our...

Explore the Far East

For those wishing to delve into the history, culture and cuisine of the Far East, the new ‘Jewels of Japan and China’ voyages explore...

Magic of enchanting Iceland

I’m a mother of two independent adult boys in their 30s and three years ago, my partner of 24 years passed away suddenly. Along...

World-class specialist care under one roof

Are you ready to transform your smile? Experience the Smile Solutions difference with our experienced team of dentists, board-registered specialists, and hygienists - all...

The friendly festival returns

Newport Jazz Festival is returning for its fifth year offering the Hobsons Bay community three days of incredible jazz. The festival runs from Friday May...

Achieving emotional well-being

Emotional well-being and behavioural stability are important for adults and children alike, and for the general community and people with disabilities. Many individuals face...

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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...

Get your dance on at new queer event

Geelong’s newest queer event is ready to rock in a celebration of good times, inclusion and community. The Coast is Queer dance party is set...

Prue recieves Monica Hayes Award

Prue Drever has won the Monica Hayes Award for her dedication to a Portarlington food relief charity during an International Women’s Day (IWD) event....

Gendered violence: enough is enough

The Geelong community will rally next weekend to say no to violence against women following the killing of Kara Jade Weribone in Toowoomba last...

IWD events across the Surf Coast

Events will occur across the Surf Coast this month in recognition of International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8. Surf Coast Shire Council...

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Avenger EV toughs it out in the city

Buyer beware: while so-called ‘range anxiety’ can strike fear in the heart of the electric vehicle driver, there is another phrase that is doing...

Big brother gives Prado a lift

The pride of the Toyota SUV parade, the Prado, is showing off a new stiff upper lip thanks to TNGA-F architecture shared with its...

From the Archives

16 years ago April 17, 2009 Hundreds of families can breathe a sigh of relief after receivers for ABC Learning Centres announced the three Geelong child...

Big win for Ivan

Local photographer Ivan Kemp has won the Queenscliff Art Prize for portrait photography. Mr Kemp, whose work graces the pages of the Ocean Grove Voice...

My place with Linda Woodford

Barwon Health cancer nurse specialist Linda Woodford is Barwon Health Foundation and Ceres Life's newest ambassador. The Geelong West woman speaks with Jena Carr...

Council meet and greet returns

Community members will be able to meet and speak to their council members again ahead of this month’s council meeting. The City of Greater Geelong...