Beating heart of Bellarine arts
The vibrancy of the region’s arts scene is on display this Melbourne Cup weekend when the Bellarine Arts Trail returns.
The free event, running from...
Walking for Evelyn
A Winchelsea woman is sharing her experience pf giving birth to a premature baby ahead of Geelong’s Walk for Prems fundraising challenge next week....
Swooping magpies cause havoc
There have been a few beautiful sunny spring days over the past few weeks, mixed with a few cool, windy days.
The strong winds...
Built for the bush, tarted up for town
If you look carefully, you can just make out the Toyota Prado that lurks under the skin of the Lexus GX 550.
It's more evident...
From the archives
17 years ago
October 17, 2008
Ford would slash 450 jobs at its Geelong and Broadmeadows plants under a new round of cuts, the company announced...
Your letters
The Geelong Sustainability group has again called for more climate action (Geelong Independent, 10 October).
Politicians have been pushing climate alarmism for over 40 years...
Exploring folklore
The Geelong community can immerse itself in the theme of folklore during a free art exhibition and open-mic poetry event.
Folklore Community...
Neighbourhood house reopens
This week has brought welcome news for our community, with Ocean Grove Neighbourhood House reopening its doors after a period of uncertainty.
The centre on...
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
Open day
Geelong...
A heartfelt reunion
There were plenty of hugs at Barwon Heads Soccer Club this morning as Jon Phillips met with the paramedics and bystanders who saved his...
Geelong goes Afro
Geelong will host a special cultural event this weekend to celebrate African traditions and heritage while fostering cultural unity.
Geelong Afro Night...
Giving kids a voice
Armstrong Creek East Community Hub will celebrate Children’s Week (11 to 26 October) with two interactive and cultural events this weekend.
Brazilian...
We will remember them
Remembrance day is on Tuesday 11 November.
Ceremonies and wreath laying services will be held at several venues across Greater Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast...
