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Mural to celebate community
Geelong-born artist Rone is creating an 88-metre-wide mural that will celebrate the local community at Nyaal Banyul. The mural, at the southern wall of the…
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New nets a reality for Suns
Surf Coast Suns Cricket Club will be able to prepare for games properly thanks to new cricket nets at Torquay’s Banyul Warri Fields. The club…
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Vision for the future
What will Geelong look like in four years? Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre will be in full swing, attracting more than 100,000 people…
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An example for others
After a week in the futuristic Audi Q4 EV, the diesel-powered Q7 marked an almost welcome return to normality. We headed out west for a…
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From the Archives
9 years ago August 3 to 16, 2016 The Ocean Grove Community Association has expressed its concern for the town’s Grubb Road gateway, after a…
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Community calendar
Geelong Canary Improvement Society Meeting August 3, 10am, Geelong Showgrounds. ■ Ray 0419- 212 097 Ballroom dance Leopold Hall, Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Hwy, Saturday…
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Mohammad’s Anzac spirit
A Corio high school student embraces the spirit of Anzac in everything he does and has been honoured with a Premier’s award. Mohammad Husseini, a…
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Cancer test query
A St Albans Park mother is calling for a change in the costs of receiving a breast cancer diagnosis, backed by thousands of people across…
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Gallop of support needed
A Portarlington charity is calling for help to support the animals in its care, as every horse celebrates its birthday. The Winged Horse Equine Welfare…
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Sport
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Blockbuster clash awaits to decide top spot
It’s the game everyone has been waiting for as Ocean Grove and Geelong Amateur clash this weekend to see who finishes with the Bellarine Netball…
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Jez inches closer to 100
Chris Scott admits Jeremy Cameron’s teammates had an extra eye out for him as the Geelong spearhead continued his pursuit of a rare century with…
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Grubbers win Under 15 battle
Voice photographer Ivan Kemp saw Ocean Grove defeat Drysdale at Drysdale on Saturday in the 15 & Under Division 1 clash. The girls are coached…
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Newbies Geelong West on top of the ladder
The sun was shining and only a breath of wind for round 2 of Women’s Midweek and players made the most of it, although Section…
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100 for Jez? Ken says yes
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley would love to see star Geelong forward Jeremy Cameron kick 100 goals this year – as long as he has…
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Polders stay in the finals hunt
Leopold’s chances of three consecutive Geelong Football League premierships remained intact on Saturday, but still hangs by a thread. The Polders produced a seven-goal third…
Entertainment
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Music from around the globe
Geelong’s longest running community orchestra will celebrate the folk music of a range of cultures with a special concert this August. Orchestra Geelong will present…
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Duelling pianos light up the blues
Damon Smith is a virtuosic instrumentalist, singer, composer, music producer, writer, filmmaker and performer; a genuine artist driven to create. He is also an active…
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Tribute to rock chick supports breast cancer
The local tribute show celebrating one of Geelong’s most successful musical artists – original Aussie rock chick Chrissy Amphlett – is holding a special event…
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More than just a job
For Iranian-Australian musician Gelareh Pour, one half of award-winning cross-cultural experimental duo ZÖJ, music is more than just a job or even an artistic pursuit.…
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Electric trio lighting it up
From learning his trade as a guitarist in the pub scene after leaving high school and building amplifiers with Dave Ulbrick, to making equipment and…
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Witty women come to town
Comedian Maren May was born and raised in Germany, but she has spent almost all her adult life living in Australia. What began in 2010…
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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Looking past the wheelchair
Geelong brothers Brodie and Kye Kelly are making incredible achievements in their own ways. Younger brother Brodie lives with complex needs, while the elder Kye…
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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…
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Coming full circle
A ceramic and painting exhibition born out of life, memory and nature will soon open in Ocean Grove. Painter Kate Gorman and ceramicist Glenn England’s…
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Life imitating art
For the next two months Platform Arts will host one of the most subversive and thought-provoking exhibitions to visit Geelong. Melbourne-based performance artist Georgia Banks…
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Speak up on road management
Geelong council has released the draft version of its Municipal Road Management Plan (RMP) for public viewing and consultation. The draft document details the standards,…
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Aquatic centre makes a splash
Surf Coast’s new aquatic centre is nearing completion, with work soon beginning on the project’s next stage. Stage two of the Wurdi Baierr Aquatic and…
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