Race is on for portrait prize
By Luke Voogt
Sophia Hewson’s shortlisted Archibald Prize might appear blissfully colourful on the surface, but it hints at her darker view of the competition’s...
Geelong gets a heads up on portrait prize
By Luke Voogt
The Bald Archy has come to Geelong for the first time to the delight of local five-time finalist Kristen Wiadrowski.
“I’m definitely...
Art helps with fight for cancer cure
By Luke Voogt
Rockhampton’s Marlene Millard returns to her birthplace of Geelong next month for an exhibition dedicated to family members who lost their lives...
In the pink for Piaf
By Luke Voogt
Adelaide songstress Michaela Burger cried when she first heard the music of Edith Piaf, beginning a lifelong obsession with the French icon.
Burger...
Beatlemania to hit home
By Luke Voogt
Few musicians will create the fanaticism which surrounded The Beatles, but tribute artist Chris Frazer has had a small taste.
Frazer spoke to...
Hope comes alive on stage
By Luke Voogt
The Hope Song is a play like no other, according to Grovedale actor Simon Finch.
The father-of-two plays Dave, a 36-year-old gay Indigenous...
Good over evil celebrated
Fireworks will light up Geelong’s waterfront in Hindu celebration of light over darkness on Friday.
The display is the finale of Diwali, the Hindu festival...
Fagan pays homage to Spanish music
Classical Spanish guitarist Matthew Fagan will pay homage to six centuries of music at Queenscliff’s Uniting Church on Sunday.
The 10-string guitarist’s latest show, Guitarra,...
Gig ahead of Episode Eight
Star Wars fans will experience the force of Geelong’s 70-piece orchestra when it performs the franchise’s iconic theme, a month before the release of...
Dragon set to rock
By Luke Voogt
Iconic rockers Dragon will return to Geelong this month 40 years since April Sun in Cuba debuted on the Australian airwaves.
Original...
Kids have a ball
Children’s Week returns to Geelong with farm animals, planting sessions, kids acts and more this month.
Greater Geelong’s week for youngsters, from 20 to 29...
Walk backs kids with Down syndrome
By Luke Voogt
Local mothers and the Geelong community will “Step Up” on Sunday during a walk to support children with Down syndrome.
Jo Montano helped...
Honouring Tim Monahan
A funeral service will be held in Queenscliff to honour and celebrate the life of a firefighter who spent his time supporting his community....
