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Fatal collision at Moolap

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal collision in Moolap this afternoon. It is understood a brown Toyota Corolla and a white Mazda...

Prostate cancer support groups flourish

Prostate cancer is a major threat to the health of Australian men. It’s the most commonly diagnosed cancer nationwide, with more than 70 men...

New grant to put wool back on the agenda

Deakin University has partnered with Australian clothing icon Country Road to explore new processes that could change the face of the domestic textile industry. Deakin’s...

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Tennis returns to winter conditions

It was a wet start to Saturday’s Junior Pennant, and it was definitely a return to winter tennis after a couple of weeks of...

Faster and more contests: Johnson

After coaching Yarrawonga to a premiership in the strong Ovens & Murray Football League in 2023 and runners-up in 2024, Steve Johnson is impressed...

Eagles’ eye on the future

Reigning Geelong Netball League premier Newtown & Chilwell knows it is the hunted this season, but a flawless start to the 2025 campaign has...

Third-term blitz sets up Eagles win

A seven goal to one third quarter set up a 75-point win for Newtown & Chilwell against a persistent Grovedale on Saturday, something that...

Conroy, Considine book longboard classic spots

Ben Considine (Barwon Heads) and Bea Conroy (Point Lonsdale) have claimed top honours in the Open Men’s and Women’s divisions at Round 2 of...

Big win for Newtown & Chilwell

Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was indoors at Burdoo Reserve on Saturday to see Newtown & Chilwell defeat Grovedale by 67 goals.

Latest Entertainment

Exploring life in a changing world

As the future of a world transformed by a changing climate looms ever nearer, renowned Sydney theatre company Belvoir St Theatre brings to Geelong...

Ready for launch

It’s not easy pushing the boundaries of interstellar space, but someone’s got to do it. For the past five or so years, Geelong space rockers...

Boogie time

With disco’s post-COVID rise in popularity, bands are tapping into the music’s infectious and feel-good energy. Sydney-based band Disco Revolution, which formed in Wollongong in...

Blake leads comedy showcase

Funny man Brett Blake - described in his bio as 'the man, the mullet, the legend' - has been in the upper echelon of...

World class Celtic tunes

Virtuosic Celtic musician Rennie Pearson returns to Geelong this weekend, sharing tunes, stories and songs from Ireland, Scotland and the Canadian Maritimes at the...

Journey through time

Jane Austen was born 250 years ago, with a new performance celebrating the life and works of the popular novelist near Geelong. Theatre...

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Indulge in luxury while exploring Australia

Adventurers who have travelled through this great big country of ours by four-wheel drive might mistakenly believe they have seen it all. While ticking...

Dream big as Sydney becomes Vivid

Lights, music, ideas and food – the 15th Vivid Sydney is about to get under way with Dream as its theme and some surprising...

What does family law involve?

Family relationships can be complex, and when legal issues arise - such as separation, divorce, or parenting disputes - they often carry significant emotional...

Where kindness and compassion is reflected

Anna Negro completed her secondary education at Sacred Heart College Geelong and remembers the school as a happy place where kindness and compassion were...

Escape to Switzerland

Is it time for Switzerland? What does the name summon up? Pristine Swiss Alps, chocolate tasting, panoramic sightseeing cruises, cable cars, glaciers, train rides...

Beautiful Basel – centre of the Eurovision world this week

This week the world’s eyes will be on Basel, Switzerland where performers from all over Europe plus Australia are gathering for the 69th Eurovision...

We are Geelong

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...

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....

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Embracing Africa

Bantu African Fest is coming to Geelong to immerse the community in southern and western Africa’s culture, food, music, and dance. Geelong African...

Playing through the grief

Point Lonsdale musician, artist and disability advocate Bree-Arne Manley was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 20 years ago. She speaks with Jena Carr about her...

Paws for a cause

Hundreds of wagging tails will take over Geelong’s Eastern Park Ovals for one last lap to raise money to help end animal cruelty. ...

Sliders ready to take the plunge

Geelong’s Big Freeze is only a week away. Inspired by Neale Daniher’s MCG Big Freeze, the Geelong version raised more than $140,000 for Motor Neurone...

Support for SES volunteers

Geelong and the Bellarine wore orange on Wednesday to support emergency service volunteers who give up their time to help their communities. ...

Young sailors named state’s best

Two young local sailors have been recognised for their achievements at the Victorian Sport Awards. Josh Garner, 16, and Jack Benyan, 14, were named the...