News


  • Firefighter of the year

    Firefighter of the year

    Volunteer firefighter Bruce Golightly is Borough of Queenscliffe’s Citizen of the Year for his decades of service to the community. The borough held its Community…

  • Most owners happy to pay

    Most owners happy to pay

    A group of Bellarine residents will receive the new street surface they have asked for, at a price. Geelong council announced its intention to declare…

  • Sporting plan locked in

    Sporting plan locked in

    Three years after resolving to begin community consultation on the project, the City of Greater Geelong has officially adopted the Ocean Grove Sporting Infrastructure Plan…

  • Sporting plan locked in

    Sporting plan locked in

    Three years after resolving to begin community consultation on the project, the City of Greater Geelong has officially adopted the Ocean Grove Sporting Infrastructure Plan…

  • Election report leaves question unanswered

    Election report leaves question unanswered

    Some Geelong councillors have questioned whether changes to council election rules and the reversion to a single councillor ward structure have had their intended outcomes.…

  • A VIEW to end child poverty

    A VIEW to end child poverty

    Ocean Grove Day VIEW Club is urging the community to give generously to The Smith Family’s Winter Appeal this year, to support thousands of children…

  • Council formalises alliances

    Council formalises alliances

    Geelong council endorsed formal relationships with two municipalities vital to our region. City of Greater Geelong will enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with…

  • Shopping local in Ocean Grove

    Shopping local in Ocean Grove

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

  • Gordon drives disability inclusion

    Gordon drives disability inclusion

    The Gordon TAFE launched its vision for the future of disability inclusion in education last week, unveiling its plans for the Centre of Excellence in…

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Sport


  • Young realises AFL dream

    Young realises AFL dream

    Barwon Heads’ Flynn Young was left stunned on Wednesday night as his AFL dream became a reality. The Werribee premiership player was taken by Carlton…

  • Blitz signs on for 2026

    Blitz signs on for 2026

    Geelong utility Mark Blicavs said it was a “very easy decision” to put pen to paper to sign a one-year contract extension that will take…

  • Stacey bags seven in big win

    Stacey bags seven in big win

    A seven-goal haul from Lara captain Kara Stacey has helped the Cats to a 75-point win against Torquay in round 6 of Division 1 Senior…

  • State titles wrapped up

    State titles wrapped up

    Victorian State Titles in both Shortboard Masters and SUP Surfing divisions have been wrapped up on the Surf Coast with the Victorian Masters and SUP…

  • Grubbers learn from Ammos loss

    Grubbers learn from Ammos loss

    Geelong Amateur and Ocean Grove are two Bellarine Football League clubs at opposite ends of the ladder and development. Ammos are primed for a premiership…

  • Grubbers take outright top spot

    Grubbers take outright top spot

    Even without injured playmaker Zanna Woods, Ocean Grove proved too good for Geelong Amateur in the eagerly awaited top of the Bellarine Netball League ladder…

Entertainment


  • Bringing the laughs to the Bellarine

    Bringing the laughs to the Bellarine

    The Tin Shed in Barwon Heads is set to become the Bellarine’s newest comedy venue with a series of shows kicking off in June. The…

  • Boogie time

    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…

  • Blake leads comedy showcase

    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…

  • World class Celtic tunes

    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…

  • Journey through time

    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…

  • Experience rock’s untold history

    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…

We Are Geelong


  • 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…

  • Empowering women through pageants

    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…

More News


  • Firefighter of the year

    Firefighter of the year

    Volunteer firefighter Bruce Golightly is Borough of Queenscliffe’s Citizen of the Year for his decades of service to the community. The borough held its Community…

  • Potato Shed revamp plans revealed

    Potato Shed revamp plans revealed

    The City of Greater Geelong has released a $34.5 million plan for the redevelopment of the Bellarine Arts Centre, colloquially known as the Potato Shed.…

  • Most owners happy to pay

    Most owners happy to pay

    A group of Bellarine residents will receive the new street surface they have asked for, at a price. Geelong council announced its intention to declare…

  • Sporting plan locked in

    Sporting plan locked in

    Three years after resolving to begin community consultation on the project, the City of Greater Geelong has officially adopted the Ocean Grove Sporting Infrastructure Plan…

  • Election report leaves question unanswered

    Election report leaves question unanswered

    Some Geelong councillors have questioned whether changes to council election rules and the reversion to a single councillor ward structure have had their intended outcomes.…

  • A VIEW to end child poverty

    A VIEW to end child poverty

    Ocean Grove Day VIEW Club is urging the community to give generously to The Smith Family’s Winter Appeal this year, to support thousands of children…

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