News


  • Ocean Grove goes international

    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…

  • Summer Down Under for Tabby

    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.…

  • Fire warning issued

    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…

  • Geelong bus stop attack

    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…

  • Out & about in Geelong

    Out & about in Geelong

    Independent photographer Ivan Kemp went to the Geelong waterfront on Monday to see who was out and about.

  • Out & about at the beach

    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…

  • Flowers and dogs at hall

    Flowers and dogs at hall

    Dogs, flowers, stalls, and Devonshire tea are coming back to Queenscliff for a day of fun at the St George’s Flower Show. Coordinator Trish Taylor…

  • Students tackle vaping

    Students tackle vaping

    Students from two local schools have helped design a campaign to reduce vape usage among young people. Senior students from North Geelong Secondary College and…

  • Let’s shop local in Ocean Grove

    Let’s shop local in Ocean Grove

    Voice photographer Ivan Kemp ventured to The Terrace in Ocean Grove on Tuesday to see who was shopping local.

Digital Editions


Sport


  • Gutsy Grubbers find a way

    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…

  • Newcomb stuns in brutal performance

    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…

  • Heads remain unbeaten

    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…

  • Grubbers on the board

    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…

  • Heads in winning form

    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…

  • Saturday Pennant set to begin

    Saturday Pennant set to begin

    It is a big week for Tennis this week with the return of Tuesday Women’s at Round 10 and new seasons starting for Monday Women’s,…

Entertainment


  • Pushing the boundaries of hip-hop

    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,…

  • Time to go country

    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…

  • Tiger-ific show back for second year

    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…

  • Dracorex bring the party

    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…

  • Stories and songs with a blues legend

    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…

  • Stars align for homage to Waits

    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


  • One year of Respect 2040

    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…

  • A voice for reconcilliation

    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…

  • Easier access to healthcare

    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…

  • Pride Film Fest launches

    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…

  • Gendered violence: enough is enough

    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.…

  • IWD events across the Surf Coast

    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…

More News


  • Sweet return for fair

    Sweet return for fair

    After a three-year hiatus, one of the Bellarine’s most-loved events is returning to put a sweet pep in your step. Wallington Primary School’s Strawberry Fair…

  • Council compost giveaway

    Council compost giveaway

    Members of the public can try out premium compost for free this month. Free samples of the City’s Better for Geelong compost will be available…

  • New club making waves

    New club making waves

    A 19th-century Chinese game is bringing people together in a small bayside town on the Bellarine Peninsula. Each Thursday afternoon, a lively group of mahjong…

  • OG Rotary helps with polio eradication

    OG Rotary helps with polio eradication

    Ocean Grove Rotary is moving forward in its bid to raise awareness, funds, and support to end polio. World Polio Day, on 24 October, is…

  • OG Neighbourhood House set to open

    OG Neighbourhood House set to open

    There is light at the end of the tunnel for users of Ocean Grove Neighbourhood House. The community centre will once again be open to…

  • NBAC stage two one step closer

    NBAC stage two one step closer

    Geelong council has announced the head contractor for stage two of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre (NBAC). Melbourne-based company Ireland Brown Constructions has been selected…

Digital Editions