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Students get their hands dirty

Geelong high-school students are learning first-hand about how to solve problems in the local food production sector. Through Geelong Tech School’s immersive AgriTech program, VCE...

Safe space for suicide prevention

A community safe space is coming to Torquay to support people who are experiencing emotional or suicidal distress across the region. Roses in...

Protecting nature and people

A family fun day will celebrate and raise awareness for Geelong’s environment through live music, community art, and short films. Australian Conservation...

Community calendar

Portarlington Neighbourhood House Garden trail, Sunday 2 November, 10am-4pm, 15 private gardens open for inspection, $10, kids free. ■ Facebook - Portarlington Garden Trail 2025 Ballroom dance Leopold...

Revving for charity

Engines will roar as cars and motorcycles roll into Lara on Sunday during an annual show to help raise money for charity. The...

Lauren awarded by environment

A young woman known among the Geelong community as a passionate activist has received an environmental award for her work. Lauren Dillon was...

Taking the next step

Take a step towards positive mental health and wellbeing as Stepping Stones to Deadliness takes over Steampacket Gardens on Saturday. Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative...

Racing towards Spain

Torquay triathlete Johanna Clark will compete at a global level during the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Spain next month. She spoke with Jena...

Light a candle for Diwali

Waurn Ponds’ skies will erupt with fireworks as Diwali returns to the region in a spectacle of colour and light. Deakin University’s Waurn...

Walk has a lot of heart

The annual Two Feet & A Heartbeat walk is back this weekend to raise money and awareness for childhood-onset heart disease (CoHD). Australian charity HeartKids,...

Get spooked at Spookfest

Drysdale’s Potato Shed will transform into a Halloween wonderland for a day full of family-friendly activities and entertainment. Spookfest Family Fun Day...

Reeling in a new adventure

Kids across the Surf Coast had the chance to reel in a new sport or hobby as the state celebrated Gone Fishing Day over...

Around the grounds

The Indepdent takes a look at Geelong Cricket Association and Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association first-grade games played on Saturday 25 October. CRICKET SCOREBOARDS GCA DIVISION 1 Day...