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Get involved at The Nest
Young people can have an impact on how Geelong’s newest youth hangout The Nest operates as part of the Youth Hub Reference Group. Applications are…
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Janice a local hero
A Geelong woman has been recognised with a national award for more than three decades of providing meals to people in need. Janice McGowan has…
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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 are…
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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…
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From the archives
9 years ago October 12 to 25, 2016 Crime in Ocean Grove increased by 9.2 per cent during the last financial year. Crime figures across…
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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…
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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…
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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 life.…
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Regeneration and restoration on show
Two spectacular private gardens will be on display in Drysdale as part of Open Gardens Victoria’s 10th anniversary spring season. Graceburn and Red Gums will…
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Sport
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Finals draw near in Section 3
Conditions were different for this week’s Tuesday Women’s competition to what the returning Saturday Pennant players experienced this week with competitors able to focus more…
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Gutsy Grubbers find a way
Ocean Grove captain Fletcher Long said his side’s round 2 win against St Leonards was “a bit out of nowhere”, but reward for sticking to…
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Newcomb stuns in brutal performance
An unlikely club sits at the top of the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A2 Grade ladder after causing one of the biggest upsets in recent…
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Heads remain unbeaten
Barwon Heads is the only unbeaten BPCA A1 Grade after defeating Anglesea by four wickets in an even encounter. Former Papua New Guinea ODI seamer…
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Grubbers on the board
Ocean Grove got the better of St Leonards in Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A2 Grade at Ray Menzies Oval on Saturday and Voice photographer Ivan…
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Heads in winning form
Barwon Heads hosted Anglesea at RT Fuller Oval on Saturday with the Heads winning by four wickets and Justin Flynn was there to take these…
Entertainment
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Pushing the boundaries of hip-hop
Australian rapper Illy is a genuine hip-hop superstar, with multiple ARIA awards and number one albums in a career spanning nearly two decades. But artistically,…
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Time to go country
Boots will be scootin’ when the region’s newest country sensation hits the stage next weekend. Five-piece band Chadley’s Silver Spurs will bring the hoedown party…
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Tiger-ific show back for second year
Primary school kids and preschoolers are in for a treat when singing, dancing tiger Pevan and his exuberant sidekick Sarah return to Geelong Arts Centre…
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Dracorex bring the party
Melbourne rockers Dracorex will hit the ground running when they take the stage this Saturday night for their debut Geelong gig. Headlining on October 3…
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Stories and songs with a blues legend
One of Australia’s finest ever blues exponents comes to Geelong this week for a special, intimate show. Hailed as one of the world’s best fingerpicking…
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Stars align for homage to Waits
Tom Waits fans are in for a treat when an all-star lineup of Australian musicians brings a heartfelt homage 10 Years of Tom to Drysdale.…
We Are Geelong
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One year of Respect 2040
A Barwon South West partnership to stop violence against women is celebrating its first anniversary of strong advocacy and significant growth. The Respect 2040 partnership…
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A voice for reconcilliation
A vibrant community event to celebrate National Reconciliation Week 2025 will be held at Queenscliff next week. Reconciliation Queenscliffe will stage Voices for Reconciliation at…
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Easier access to healthcare
Women and gender-diverse people within Barwon South West can share their experiences accessing healthcare to better understand and address barriers in the region. Women’s Health…
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Pride Film Fest launches
Geelong’s biggest film festival has launched its 2025 program this week in a celebration of film excellence, diversity and representation. With more than 10 feature…
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Gendered violence: enough is enough
The Geelong community will rally next weekend to say no to violence against women following the killing of Kara Jade Weribone in Toowoomba last week.…
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IWD events across the Surf Coast
Events will occur across the Surf Coast this month in recognition of International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8. Surf Coast Shire Council will host…
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Ocean Grove goes international
Ocean Grove will host the World Bowls Indoor Championships, with regional and international competitors descending upon the region next year. Competitors from more than 30…
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Summer Down Under for Tabby
A young English cricketer has embarked on an exciting journey to Anglesea this summer and the season began in fine style in the opening round.…
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Fire warning issued
Emergency services have given Greater Geelong and Bellarine community members a warning following recent fires across the region, with some being treated as suspicious. Victoria…
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Geelong bus stop attack
A man is fighting for his life after he was attacked at a Geelong bus stop yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were called to Moorabool Street…
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Out & about in Geelong
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp went to the Geelong waterfront on Monday to see who was out and about.
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Out & about at the beach
Beach weather has arrived, although fleetingly, but Voice photographer Ivan Kemp went to Ocean Grove main beach on Wednesday to see who was out and…
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