News
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Children’s Week grants open
Community organisations, charities and schools can now apply for grants to get involved with this year’s Children’s Week. The City of Greater Geelong has invited…
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Barwon Coast thanks volunteers
As part of National Volunteer Week, Barwon Coast hosted a celebration on May 20, to recognise the outstanding contributions of local volunteers. The annual event…
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Three cheers for volunteers
Bellarine Community Health (BCH) is celebrating its volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Whether it’s driving clients around the Bellarine to activities or for shopping, assisting…
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Three cheers for volunteers
Bellarine Community Health (BCH) is celebrating its volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Whether it’s driving clients around the Bellarine to activities or for shopping, assisting…
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Budget dollars revealed
Today’s state budget delivered $11.2 million to Belmont High School for upgrades. Premier Jacinta Allan delivered her first budget with the local school to receive…
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Firefighters protest emergency levy
Emergency service volunteers and their vehicles have swarmed Geelong’s streets to oppose the new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) levy. Hundreds of Country Fire…
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Signs of change
Torquay is getting new signs to make it easier for people to navigate around the town and identify key destinations. Sixty signs will be placed…
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GAWS program promotes responsible pet ownership
The Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) is offering free desexing and microchipping for cats to eligible owners. With the support of Animal Welfare Victoria, GAWS’…
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Bellarine SES hosts multi-agency exercise
Volunteers from around the state converged on Wallington last weekend for a multi-agency exercise hosted by the Bellarine Unit of the Victoria State Emergency Service…
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Sport
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Faster and more contests: Johnson
After coaching Yarrawonga to a premiership in the strong Ovens & Murray Football League in 2023 and runners-up in 2024, Steve Johnson is impressed with…
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Conroy, Considine book longboard classic spots
Ben Considine (Barwon Heads) and Bea Conroy (Point Lonsdale) have claimed top honours in the Open Men’s and Women’s divisions at Round 2 of the…
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Jez bags seven as Cats run riot
Jeremy Cameron has booted seven goals as Geelong blitzed Port Adelaide by 70 points despite Brownlow medallist Patrick Dangerfield being among five players suffering serious…
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Hamlyn Park treasures Triples premiership
Tennis Geelong’s Triples season wrapped with premierships across Section 2 through 6, a week after Moolap Two Phones Chol won their eighth premiership in Section…
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‘Heater’ game pays dividends for Giants
Geelong West Giants coach Greg Mellor said the decision to play former AFL star Heath Shaw on the weekend was made with consultation from the…
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Grubbers set up huge Ammos clash
Unbeaten Bellarine Netball League A Grade sides Geelong Amateur and Ocean Grove will resume their rivalry on May 24 after a general bye this weekend.…
Entertainment
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Boogie time
With disco’s post-COVID rise in popularity, bands are tapping into the music’s infectious and feel-good energy. Sydney-based band Disco Revolution, which formed in Wollongong in…
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Blake leads comedy showcase
Funny man Brett Blake – described in his bio as ‘the man, the mullet, the legend’ – has been in the upper echelon of Australia’s…
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World class Celtic tunes
Virtuosic Celtic musician Rennie Pearson returns to Geelong this weekend, sharing tunes, stories and songs from Ireland, Scotland and the Canadian Maritimes at the Door…
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Journey through time
Jane Austen was born 250 years ago, with a new performance celebrating the life and works of the popular novelist near Geelong. Theatre of the…
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Experience rock’s untold history
Iconic Aussie band the Choirboys have seen it all in their more than 40 years in the music industry, and this weekend they will spill…
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Like father, like son
Being the child of a celebrity is not always easy; the constant exposure to the public eye, the weight of expectation and sharing a parent…
We Are Geelong
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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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Empowering women through pageants
A North Geelong woman is using her position as a finalist in a national pageant to encourage men and women to break gender stereotypes. Abby…
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Gathering for trans justice
Hundreds of people have shown their support for the young transgender community in Geelong during a nationwide rally against the Queensland government. More than 300…
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Children’s Week grants open
Community organisations, charities and schools can now apply for grants to get involved with this year’s Children’s Week. The City of Greater Geelong has invited…
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Suppot for SES volunteers
Geelong and the Bellarine wore orange on Wednesday to support emergency service volunteers who give up their time to help their communities. State Emergency Service’s…
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Barwon Coast thanks volunteers
As part of National Volunteer Week, Barwon Coast hosted a celebration on May 20, to recognise the outstanding contributions of local volunteers. The annual event…
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Three cheers for volunteers
Bellarine Community Health (BCH) is celebrating its volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Whether it’s driving clients around the Bellarine to activities or for shopping, assisting…
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Budget dollars revealed
Today’s state budget delivered $11.2 million to Belmont High School for upgrades. Premier Jacinta Allan delivered her first budget with the local school to receive…
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Firefighters protest emergency levy
Emergency service volunteers and their vehicles have swarmed Geelong’s streets to oppose the new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) levy. Hundreds of Country Fire…
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