Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE!

REGISTER

Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE!

REGISTER

News

Out & about

Independent photographer was at the Barwon River at the end of Pakington Street on Tuesday to see who was out and about.

Fire Danger Period to begin

The Barwon South West faces an increased fire risk leading into summer as the region prepares to enter the Fire Danger Period (FDP). ...

Carols by the barrel

The inaugural Carols by the Barrels at Flying Brick Cider House is set to rock your Christmas socks off on Sunday December 15. ...

Try before you ride

Digital Edition

Sport

Suns in box seat for major upset

Surf Coast playing coach Richard Dawes said his club is a “really exciting” place to be after taking the honours on day one of...

Suns in box seat for major upset

Surf Coast playing coach Richard Dawes said his club is a “really exciting” place to be after taking the honours on day one of...

Morrison wins first Cats’ B&F

Star midfielder Nina Morrison capped off a stellar 2024 season, claiming her first Geelong Cats AFLW Best and Fairest award. The 23-year-old played all 11...

Last-wicket heroics give Wallington a sniff

A late innings revival has given Wallington a chance of a comeback victory against Inverleigh. At 9/76, the Wallabies were staring down a two-figure total,...

Work to do as Suns on verge of upset

Collendina will need to produce a massive bowling effort this week to prevent Surf Coast from notching up its first win of the season. The...

First hot day for local cricket

Independent photographer Ivan Kemp went to Polwarth Oval in Torquay for the Surf Coast vs Collendina BPCA A2 Grade clash and to Reynolds Oval...

Entertainment

Juniors sing for joy

The next generation of Geelong actors take to the stage with a new variety show this month. Geelong Society of Operatic and Dramatic Arts (GSODA)...

Not just beards, hats and furry guitars

Guitarist and singer Anthony Biancofiore remembers exactly the day he formed ZZ Top tribute band Fandango. It was Back to the Future Day, October 21st...

Local duo living loud

As CUB LIV LOUD gigs roll out around Australia throughout Ausmusic Month this November, local jangle pop duo Winksy are a prime example of...

New show brings laughs and thrills

Geelong circus studio CircArts is premiering its brand new cabaret circus show to the Potato Shed in a riotous blend of comedy, breathtaking circus...

Bella Deer drops new single

It’s been a busy year for local singer-songwriter Bella Deer, aka Isabella Losi. Having received an honourable mention at the finals of the Nashville-based International...

Opera Australia brings the magic

When award-winning soprano Celeste Lazarenko was a child she fell in love with singing and classical music. She loved one particular album, Die Zauberflöte (The...

We Are Geelong

Community awards nominations open

Nominations for the City of Greater Geelong’s annual Women in Community Life Awards are open. The awards, which will be presented at the City’s International...

Battling women’s health stigma

Geelong health professionals are helping end the stigma around women’s pain and educate the public on conditions affecting women with a free forum. ...

Unveiling health access barriers for women

New research unveils the barriers to sexual and reproductive health access for women in the Barwon South West region. The Mapping Access to...

Cats to wear First Nations guernsey

Keerray Woorroong and Yorta Yorta woman Sherry Johnstone designed Geelong’s Sir Doug Nicholls Round First Nations guernsey,which will be proudly worn this weekend against...

Raising hands for gender parity

Geelong could have a more equal council as the largest number of female candidates put their hands up ahead of this year’s elections. ...

Greetings from Geelong Rainbow

Geelong Rainbow is a not-for-profit organisation committed to creating awareness, facilitating support, and enabling connection for the LGBTQIAP+ community. We strive to...

More News

Geelong businesswomen receive scholarships

Women from Greater Geelong and the Bellarine will be able to learn how to set up, establish and build sustainable businesses thanks to a...

Council begins inclusivity action plan process

Geelong council has taken the first step toward creating its first LGBTIQA+ Action Plan. The City of Greater Geelong began consultation this week on how...

Planting seeds of change through story

Uncle Glenn Shea is a proud Wathaurong/Ngarrindjeri man and an award-winning playwright. He spoke to Matt Hewson about how and why he wrote his...

Boost for Wathaurong

Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative is one of six Victorian Aboriginal-led child and family programs that have received funding boosts to help provide better access to...

Meet Geelong council’s female candidates

The Geelong community can meet the female council candidates in the City of Greater Geelong’s wards. The Empowering Women 50/50x2025 Network and Women...

37 years of women in ambulance roles

Ambulance Victoria (AV) is celebrating its female paramedics as the organisation celebrates 37 years since the introduction of women in ambulance service roles. The...