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15 years ago 11 February, 2011 Tourism lobbyists are seeking $30 million from State Government to build a Geelong Convention Centre within the next four years. Victorian...

Medical interns join ranks

More medical interns will join the ranks at Barwon Health to provide regional communities with access to healthcare closer to home. Barwon Health...

Filming for education

A film screening in Geelong will reveal the past and current child removal situation among First Nation people this National Apology Day. ...

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Mixed heats up as finals loom

Round 12 produced some drama in Section 1 Mixed, with six teams moving ladder positions with just two rounds to play before finals. Both Bannockburn...

Anthony bombs out

Australia's wait for a Winter Olympian to successfully defend their title continues with moguls superstar Jakara Anthony sensationally bombing in the final at the...

Hunt joins Drysdale

Former AFL player Jayden Hunt will play for Drysdale this season after retiring from the top league at the end of 2025. Hunt played 172...

Anthony continues Olympic blitz

Australian Olympic champion Jakara Anthony has kept her stunning Games record alive, making it five rounds of competition unbeaten after she topped moguls qualifying...

Bareena prevails on home rinks

Bareena came away with an 80 to 66 win against Geelong Cement in Division 2 of Geelong Bowls Region at home on Saturday 7...

Finals make-up looks set with one round to go

The final four of the Geelong Bowls Region Premier Pennant competition seems set with one round to go in the final home and away...

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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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Empowering young minds at Aspire

More than just childcare, Aspire is a community built on connection. Our educators take the time to truly know each child, creating classrooms filled...

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...

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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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Afternoon intersection collision

Four people have been taken to hospital following a three-car collision near Lara, with a part of Bacchus Marsh Road blocked off to the...

Calling all dog walkers

The paws will hit the pavement in two weeks to raise funds for the animals who need it most. Local organisation Geelong Animal Welfare Society...

Gender equality in sport

The Bellarine community can nominate members of their local sporting clubs for an award promoting gender equality in sport. This year’s Monica...

Community grant recipients announced

The City of Greater Geelong has announced the 78 recipients of a funding pool of $772,131 for its latest round of community grants. Awarded by...

Fans gather for the Super Bowl

Independent photographer Ivan Kemp went along to The Sporting Globe in Geelong to capture people watching the Super Bowl on Monday 9 February, as...

Man stunned over $2 million win

A Drysdale retiree was left stunned after winning over $2 million during Saturday’s TattsLotto draw. The man originally believed he had won...

Supercars roar into Geelong

Geelong supercar fans were treated to a special event over the weekend with a free fan event. Independent photographer Ivan Kemp attended the Supercars...

Geelong shines rainbow

The region got a little more colourful over the weekend with the return of the Geelong Rainbow Festival. Independent photographer Ivan Kemp went along...

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...