Book fair’s a page turner
More than 30,000 titles will be on sale in Geelong West Rotary’s Monster Book Fair next weekend - for just $1 apiece.
The fair...
Mum’s the word, no joke!
By Luke Voogt
Comedian and radio presenter Dave Thornton will make his comedic return to Geelong to support his Grovedale mum’s charity efforts next weekend.
Thornton...
On the lookout for raw comedy talent
The hunt is on for Geelong’s funniest people with the local heat of the RAW Comedy on 18 February.
The contest is Melbourne International Comedy...
Hollies to hold sway
By Luke Voogt
British 60s rock legends The Hollies will play in Geelong for the first time at Deakin’s Costa Hall Sunday.
“We’re looking forward to...
Bee Gees tribute show
By Luke Voogt
After a decade of paying homage to the legends of disco, the UK Bee Geez will head to Geelong RSL next Saturday...
Geelong hosts Anzac expo
The Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience - the largest travelling Australian exhibition in nearly three decades - will come to Geelong this month.
The free...
Shopping show’s retail therapy
By Luke Voogt
Geelong comedy Rostered On will debut its web series early this year following its internationally popular pilot - with a special tribute...
Croquet championships in town
By Luke Voogt
Torquay couple Anna and Eric Miller can’t wait to get out their mallets when world-championship croquet comes to Geelong for the first...
Singer finds her Seeker
By Luke Voogt
Pakenham songstress Leslie Martin has a split personality - at least when she’s on stage.
Martin will perform as the iconic Judith Durham...
Affliction enters the Arena
Australia’s hottest metalcore band, The Amity Affliction, will hit Geelong Friday in a packed one-off gig at the Arena.
The Affliction will return to the...
Manpower bowls maidens over
By Luke Voogt
Colac male dancer Beau Comelli can’t wait to get in front of a “rowdy” crowd as Manpower returns to Geelong next weekend.
“It’s...
Lanza songs bring sunshine
Australian tenor Roy Best will bring legendary singer Mario Lanza back to life as Musical Mornings returns to Geelong next month.
Best will commemorate one...
From the archives
18 years ago
21 December, 2007
A funding shortfall of at least $25 million has cast doubt over a pre-election promise of a recycling plant to...
