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Man under police guard after hospital death

A psychiatric patient is dead and another is under police guard after an incident at a mental health facility plagued with controversy. Homicide detectives are...

Building on learning through tech

Bellarine kindergarten students will have better access to more inclusive, accessible and welcoming educational environments thanks to new funding. Ten early learning...

A pillar of history

Mick Slocum is bringing history back to the region, following the restoration of Geelong’s last remaining Victorian-era pillar box, with plans for Portarlington. ...

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Shelley and United part ways

Geelong United has immediately parted ways with star Jaz Shelley in a move the club said was “mutually agreed”. The club said the decision followed...

One round to go

Independent photographer Ivan Kemp ventured to King Lloyd Recreation Reserve for the GCA3 Murgheboluc vs Thomson clash and to Armstrong Creek Sports Precinct for...

Olivia to don green and gold again

A Highton teenager will represent Australia at DTB Pokal 26 in Stuttgart, Germany, from 19 to 22 March as part of the Australian Women’s...

Grove cements top spot

Ocean Grove cemented its place at the top of Section 4 Mixed with a commanding 6-0 win over second placed Surfcoast Torquay in Tennis...

Grubbers land recruiting coup

Ocean Grove has pulled off a stunning recruiting coup with Gary Rohan set to wear the red and white this Bellarine Football League season. Rohan,...

Fairytale return for Two Blues spinner

More than three years after his last 1st XI appearance and after a string of horrific leg injuries, Newtown & Chilwell spinner Chris Williams...

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The power of creativity (and robots)

Jolyon James’ stage show Robot Song centres on the story of a young autistic child, Juniper, struggling to find her place in the world. A...

Guitar legend amps up for tour

Nathan Cavaleri comes to Geelong this weekend as part of a 18-show tour of his new album Live at the Wheaty. Hailed as a blues-rock...

Storytelling under the stars

The region’s favourite annual celebration of Americana music returns this month with an all-female lineup. The fifth Americana on the Bellarine live music event will...

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...

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Cruise North America

Take in historic cities and rugged shores with Viking’s 15-day Canada and East Coast Explorer voyage from Toronto, Ontario to Fort Lauderdale, Florida or...

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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NATURE WATCH with Jen Carr

I was driving to Torquay one day and spotted a juvenile black-shouldered kite in a dead tree. I had to make a tricky u-turn...

Protect our hoodies

People travel thousands of kilometres to catch a glimpse of a blue whale or get up close and personal with a koala. But you may...

The stars are aligning

Great Wall's Haval H6 PHEV is the third plug-in hybrid that we have driven in as many weeks. Dating back to 2011, the third generation...

From the archives

17 years ago 20 February, 2009 A company is investigating potential for a wave power plant off the region’s coastline. Western Australia-based Carnegie Corporation is in talks...

Pickleball opens up

Pickleball is set to make a racket thanks to the official opening of a new outdoor venue in Portarlington this week. Drysdale...

Community calendar

Austrian Club Geelong Alpine music featuring Alpen Musikanten, Sunday 22 February, noon-5pm. Tickets $20 ($15 members). Meals and drinks available. ■ Irmela 0435995 200 Book sale Uniting Grovedale,...

Boy arrested over stabbing

Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a boy following a stabbing in Geelong’s Little Malop Street yesterday afternoon. It is alleged a boy stabbed...

Cleaning up litter

People can help keep the region’s beaches, foreshores and marine environment clean during the upcoming Clean Up Australia Day. Clean-up events will...

Convoy for kids

Hundreds of trucks will take to Geelong’s streets this weekend to raise money for families impacted by childhood cancer. The 11th annual...

Celebration of life in the north

A new exhibition delving into the heart of Norlane will open at Platform Arts this weekend. Led by artists Laura Alice and Yuhui Ng Rodriguez,...