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Truth-telling returns to Torquay

Torquay was the sight of truth-telling on Sunday as the sun rose at Warri Dja (Sea Country). Close to 2500 people gathered on...

Seagulls turn heads for massive event

Barwon Heads’ annual cricketers vs footballers day keeps on getting bigger. A huge crowd turned out at RT Fuller Oval on Sunday January 26 for...

Gallery ejected amid firey debate

At a Tuesday night meeting marred by disruptions and the eventual ejection of the entire public gallery, Geelong council’s conservative bloc followed through on...

Cafe and council clash

A Geelong cafe owner is fighting to retain a roadside outdoor dining area after City officials demanded its removal. Ben McLachlan, operator of The Local...

Cycling festival in full flight

World-class cycling has kicked off again in Geelong with the tenth Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race this week. The five-day cycling festival began with...

Yarraville man charged with ‘Pam the Bird’ graffiti

Police have charged a Yarraville man they believe is responsible for the ‘Pam the Bird’ images that have been graffitied on landmarks across Geelong...

Environmental efforts awarded

Geoffrey McFarlane spends time giving back to his environment and helping with conservation projects. The Armstrong Creek man was acknowledged with a Medal of...

Youth space officially opens

Geelong’s newest space for young people officially opened last week. Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj and member for Geelong Christine Couzens were joined by Minister for...

Decades of giving recognised

Pauline Cline, 77, was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the community of the Bellarine region. After a successful 32-year...

Sailing into Geelong

The Festival of Sails returned to the Geelong Waterfront for three days of great sailing over the weekend. Independent photographer Ivan Kemp went along...

Academic and mentor honoured

Ocean Grove’s Professor David Runia has been appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to tertiary education and as...

Constructing a future

Stephen Kip is being recognised for his work in the construction industry with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). The Geelong...

Campaign to bin blades

Parents have been urged to hand in their children's machetes and knives at amnesty bins as part of an Australian-first ban. A total of 45...