GREATER GEELONG

Support for Greens’ healthcare pledges

GPs have welcomed the Greens’ healthcare pledges from last week, although with some reservations. Adam Bandt announced a suite of primary care access policies, including...

Geelong feeling the pinch

A new report shows the current cost of living crisis is pushing local residents to the brink of financial instability. The Centre for Sustainability’s Geelong...

Celebrating Geelong’s diversity

North Geelong Secondary College (NGSC) is gearing up for its annual multicultural festival at the end of the month. The NGSC Multicultural Day Celebration, held...

Council’s community plan tabled

Geelong council released the quarterly report for its Our Community Plan 2021-25 this week. The report shows that, of 75 actions planned for completion in...

Women’s, kids facility designs released

The state government has released designs for Geelong’s $500 million Barwon Women’s and Children’s. Dubbed as the biggest health infrastructure project in Geelong’s history, it...

Out & about

It was a cool day to be out and about, but Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Little Malop Street on Tuesday to see...

Juggernauts celebrate 20 years

The local chapter of a national charity providing support to breast cancer survivors through dragon boating celebrated a significant milestone in Geelong this month. The...

Lawson inks another year

Cats revelation Lawson Humphries has signed a one-year contract extension to tie him at the club until at least the end of 2026. Recruited from...

13th finishes second in surf comp

Local club 13th Beach finished runner-up at the Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle regional qualifier for 2024. Victorian boardrider clubs flocked to Smiths Beach on...

Saints win thriller in the dark

Newly promoted Geelong Cricket Association side St Peters won a thrilling Round 1 encounter against East Belmont in extraordinary circumstances at Winter Reserve on...

Max wins first Carji

Max Holmes won his first Carji Greeves Medal, polling 164 votes with defender Zach Guthrie finishing runner-up (120) and Jeremy Cameron rounding out the...

Lara tournament huge success

Competition tennis is on hiatus for Tennis Geelong during school holidays with the anticipation of Night and Saturday Pennants starting from October 7. There are...

Land-based fishos rejoice

The land-based fishing this past week has been sensational with St Helens rocks and Wangum walk producing some cracking snapper. Launching baits off St...

Folk experience not to be missed

A local folk duo will be joined by Celtic multi-instrumentalist Rennie Pearson for an enchanting afternoon of lilting melodies and foot-tapping tunes in Fyansford...

Get excited for Eddy

With his fiery, agile harmonica playing and trademark booming vocals, Warrnambool’s Eddy Boyle has made a name for himself as a genuine blues performer. Boyle...

Aussie icon keeps rolling out the hits

Australian icon Daryl Braithwaite comes to Geelong Arts Centre (GAC) this month for a hit-filled show covering a back catalogue spanning 50 years. Braithwaite shot...

Dreamy sounds blend old and new

Not sure what neoclassical clarinet-based ambient electronic music sounds like? Not to worry, you can find out at Fyansford Paper Mill next weekend. Ruby Lulham...

Planet Rescue needs you

The Bellarine’s favourite original pantomime show is back with a brand new adventure in space. Theatre 3Triple2’s space adventure 321… Blast Off: The Next Mission...

A journey into fairytale

This October Geelong Lyric Theatre Society brings Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s fantastic musical Into the Woods to Geelong Arts Centre (GAC). Weaving together several...

Aged care that feels like home

We understand that as you get older, it can become harder to do things on your own. Homestyle Aged Care provides a quality of...

Understanding your needs

Four generations of the Hepner family have provided funeral care and support to the greater Geelong community. Jonathan Hepner Funerals is a family-owned business that...

Happier ageing with Nurse Next Door home care services

In the heart of Geelong, Nurse Next Door Home Care Services is transforming how residents experience in-home care through the Power of Happier Ageing...

Safety first at Uniting AgeWell

Percy Pyne laughs that if he was a cat, he would have used up his nine lives long ago. He loved every day of his...

AYS: your trusted NDIS provider

Access Your Supports (AYS) is a trusted and leading National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) registered provider in Geelong and the Surf Coast and has...

Calling all families for fun, laughter and endless adventure

School holidays are just around the corner and Geelong Arts Centre is calling all families to step into a world of fun, laughter, and...

Cats show Pride in the jumper

Geelong has unveiled its 2024 AFLW Pride guernsey to be worn this Saturday in the club’s crunch game against Richmond. Personal connections to Pride are...

Raising hands for gender parity

Geelong could have a more equal council as the largest number of female candidates put their hands up ahead of this year’s elections. ...

Greetings from Geelong Rainbow

Geelong Rainbow is a not-for-profit organisation committed to creating awareness, facilitating support, and enabling connection for the LGBTQIAP+ community. We strive to...

Women-only sessions at Norlane ARC

The City of Greater Geelong’s Swim, Sport and Leisure team will trial a ‘women only’ swimming and gym program. ‘Gym & Swim Sundays’ aims to...

Sports grants for Aboriginal athletes and clubs

Aboriginal athletes in the Geelong community will have more opportunities to go for gold with a new round of sporting grants for clubs. ...

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...

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Folk experience not to be missed

A local folk duo will be joined by Celtic multi-instrumentalist Rennie Pearson for an enchanting afternoon of lilting melodies and foot-tapping tunes in Fyansford...