News
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Cyclists jump for joy
Bellarine cyclists are set to be quite literally jumping for joy as the Ocean Grove District Ride Centre is one step closer to becoming a…
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From the Archives
8 years ago November 8 to 21, 2017 Bellarine Ward has three new councillors after election results were finalised on the weekend. Stephanie Asher, Jim…
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City launches shopfront Christmas comp
With Halloween firmly in the rearview mirror it’s time to get ready for the most wonderful time of the year, and Geelong council is hoping…
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Shooting for kindness
A Grovedale student has received a humanity award after he chose to turn a painful experience of bullying into a powerful movement for change. Alexander…
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Deakin to backpay staff
Deakin University is starting to repay hundreds of staff members who were underpaid approximately $3 million over the course of eight years. The university announced…
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Festival celebrates young filmmakers
The Bellarine celebrates local and domestic filmmakers this weekend with the ninth North Bellarine Film Festival (NBFF). Showing at Parks Hall in Portarlington on Friday…
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Voice readers help spot birds
There’s been some lovely spring rain over the past week, which has been wonderful for the garden and for the health of ponds and waterways.…
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Vision to protect schoolkids, cyclists after tragedies
A long-term state vision has stuck with calls to roll back speed limits on local streets and more bike lanes following a spate of disturbing…
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Lest we forget
On the 11th day of the 11th month, the community honoured the fallen service men and women on Remembrance Day. Voice photographer Ivan Kemp went…
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Sport
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Rain wreaks havoc on local tennis
Play was cancelled for Saturday and Monday night tennis and showers continued into early Tuesday morning, but the skies cleared long enough for most Tuesday…
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Local groms take titles at Torquay
Young local surfers have dominated in wild conditions at the Victorian Micro Groms Cup at Torquay on the weekend. With more than 60 surfers aged…
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Ladder squeeze in Section 5 Mixed
After round 3 of Section 5 Mixed tennis, all six teams had posted a win heading into last Saturday’s round 4. In the battle of…
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Eastern Park rebounds after round 1 loss
With two Geelong Bowls Region Premier Pennant rounds played, Eastern Park is already adept at playing close matches. The Parkers learned from their one-shot loss…
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Flett takes four in A Grade debut
Inverleigh seamer Hamish Flett took four wickets in his A1 Grade debut and helped restrict Armstrong Creek to less than 200 on the opening day…
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Grovedale wins, Titans on top
Voice photographer Ivan Kemp was at Lara to see Grovedale defeat Lara and at Armstrong Creek where the home side made 186 against Inverleigh on…
Entertainment
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MCO’s Nightingale blends old and new
Complex, ornate, evocative, dramatic – words that accurately describe but do not adequately capture the grandeur of Baroque music. That spectacle will be on full…
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A merry romp to close the season
This November local theatre company Geelong Repertory rounds out its 2025 season by bringing Shakespeare to the stage. But rather than one of the Bard’s…
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Evergreen Sedergreen’s homage to the masters
Legendary Australian pianist Bob Sedergreen returns to Geelong this weekend, paying tribute to the greatest pianist/composers throughout jazz history. From seminal jazz pianists Earl ‘Fatha’…
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The life and times of Melba
Geelong’s only dedicated opera studio brings the story of Australia’s most famous soprano to life in one special show. Next weekend Geelong City Opera will…
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No more daffodils for Butler
As a crime buff, comedian Kieran Butler became, like so many people, invested in the Erin Patterson mushroom murder case. But he found himself laughing…
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When music, comedy and trivia combine
Cult Aussie music trivia show RocKwiz returns to Geelong this November, bringing all the wit, charm and humour audiences have loved for two decades in…
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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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Little changes result in big water savings
A partnership between the region’s water management company and a not-for-profit housing provider has saved millions of litres of drinking water. Barwon Water and Common…
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Monet comes to Geelong
Geelong Gallery will welcome a Claude Monet art piece into its display, thanks to a long-term loan from the National Gallery of Australia. The French…
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International flights return to Avalon
Melbourne Avalon Airport has unveiled a major expansion that will begin in 2026 and includes a return to international flights as well as improved public…
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Research takes flight
A Waurn Ponds professor is helping a duck tracking research project take flight alongside the Game Management Authority (GMA). The research will involve attaching small…
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Better boating for the Bellarine
Bellarine boaters will enjoy improved experiences in and around the water thanks to new access upgrades and structural works. Bellarine Bayside Foreshore Committee will receive…
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Artistic theme at OG Senior Citizens Club
Local artist Chris Scott runs relaxed and inspiring sketching sessions for members of Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club. Whether you’re working with pencil, ink or…
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