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Free haircuts Gordon TAFE barbering students offering free supervised haircuts to hone their skills. Tuesday May 20, 10am-3pm, GenU Hub, 285a McKillop Street, East Geelong.…
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Cancer at 26 weeks
Leopold’s Isla Foy is an ambassador and participant during this year’s Mother’s Day Classic in Geelong. Jena Carr speaks with the mother of two about…
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Ambulance wait times fall
Paramedics and first responders across Victoria are responding to the most critical ‘Code 1’ emergencies on average 17 seconds faster than three months ago. Ambulance…
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Ambulance wait times fall
Paramedics and first responders across Victoria are responding to the most critical ‘Code 1’ emergencies on average 17 seconds faster than three months ago. Ambulance…
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Chorale celebrates 75 years
Geelong’s longest-running choir will mark a significant milestone next weekend with a celebratory concert. The Geelong Chorale celebrates 75 years of music-making at All Saints’…
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Quilting the community
Bellarine residents passionate about quilting and craft are helping provide comfort and warmth to people in need within the community. Bellarine Quilting Group donated 52…
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New top cop appointed
Former Commissioner and Chief Executive of New Zealand Police, Mike Bush CNZM, has been appointed Victoria’s next top cop. On Tuesday, the state government announced…
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Grants support local coastal volunteer groups
Four Bellarine Peninsula coastal volunteer groups have received Coastcare Victoria Community Grants Program funds. Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant announced successful applicants for the 2025…
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Have a snag with your councillor
Geelong council is continuing its efforts to engage with the community in less formal settings, holding a free barbecue event open to the public. Councillors…
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Sport
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World and state record attempts
Disappointment was mixed with celebrations this week as a world relay record attempt was unsuccessful while a state record was broken. Victorian Masters Athletics Geelong’s…
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Fixture delay causes frustration
AFLW players will start pre-season training without a fixture in place but the league’s boss maintains the schedule is on its way. Women’s clubs and…
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Grubbbers held scoreless for two and a half quarters
Ocean Grove was held scoreless in the first half against Queenscliff and has some serious soul searching to do going into the Battle of the…
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Smith, Bont trade barbs after Cats’ epic win
Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli has hit back at Bailey Smith after the Geelong star fired an unprompted shot at his old club ahead of…
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Grove beats Coutas by four
Ocean Grove has recorded its second consecutive narrow win with a four-goal victory against Queenscliff. Grove and Geelong Amateur remain the only two unbeaten teams…
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Baz stars in MCG epic
Bailey Smith has fired an unprompted shot at his old club ahead of Geelong’s big AFL clash with the Western Bulldogs. Moments after Smith had…
Entertainment
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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…
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Murder and mayhem in Drysdale
The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society is at it again, bringing their particular brand of mayhem to the stage in a hilarious…
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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Community calendar
Free haircuts Gordon TAFE barbering students offering free supervised haircuts to hone their skills. Tuesday May 20, 10am-3pm, GenU Hub, 285a McKillop Street, East Geelong.…
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Last chance for nominations
City of Greater Geelong has extended the community consultation period for the Geelong Youth Survey until 11.59pm Sunday 18 May to allow for more young…
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Cancer at 26 weeks
Leopold’s Isla Foy is an ambassador and participant during this year’s Mother’s Day Classic in Geelong. Jena Carr speaks with the mother of two about…
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Ambulance wait times fall
Paramedics and first responders across Victoria are responding to the most critical ‘Code 1’ emergencies on average 17 seconds faster than three months ago. Ambulance…
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Chorale celebrates 75 years
Geelong’s longest-running choir will mark a significant milestone next weekend with a celebratory concert. The Geelong Chorale celebrates 75 years of music-making at All Saints’…
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Quilting the community
Bellarine residents passionate about quilting and craft are helping provide comfort and warmth to people in need within the community. Bellarine Quilting Group donated 52…
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