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Belmont’s Brooke Greenhalgh set to bowl in Germany

A Belmont woman has been chosen to play tenpin bowling for Australia in the upcoming Special Olympics. Brooke Greenhalgh, 39, received the news before...

Emily challenges brain cancer

Emily Cooke’s brain cancer journey began nearly six years ago when she was just three years old. Peace of Mind connected Emily’s family with...

My Geelong with Jack McAllister

Geelong fitness trainer and lifeguard Jack McAllister loves his food, chicken friend Alice, and working at the Waterworld Leisure Centre. Having just turned 60...

Nominations for the Geelong Youth Awards are open

The Geelong Youth Awards are open once again to acknowledge and nominate the young people who make a significant contribution to their community. The...

Epworth to close maternity unit doors

Epworth Hospital Waurn Ponds announced the closure of its maternity unit today following a two-month consultation period. Ongoing workforce challenges means the unit will officially...

Rod Run officially back after two years

The Queenscliff Rod Run is back for three days of smooth rides and scenic drives. The annual car event organised by Geelong Street...

Monitors to oversee hiring of new chief executive

Two government-appointed monitors will oversee the appointment of Greater Geelong council's new chief executive. On January 25, the state government announced it would appoint monitors...

Rippleside comes alive for Australia Day

The City of Greater Geelong’s Free Family Fun Day at Rippleside Park enjoyed a perfect summer’s day for its Australia Day celebrations. Families, children and...

Volunteers keep sails festival on course

Volunteers are the lifeblood of any community run event and more than 125 enthusiastic people joined forces to work at the 2023 Festival of...

Memorial seat reinstalled after public backlash

Barwon Coast Committee of Management has reinstalled a memorial seat at The Bluff in Barwon Heads after its removal prompted a public outcry. The memorial...

Free RATs available at Council facilities

Geelong Council facilities are offering residents free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) in the lead up to winter. The COVID-19 detection tests can be accessed at...

Beau Evans becomes legally blind at 20 years old

A Clifton Springs man is facing an unbearable new normal after a rare illness causes him to become legally blind. Beau Evans, 20, first...

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First Nations project grants announced

The City of Greater Geelong has announced nearly $90,000 of funding for First Nations heritage projects through a series of grants. Three projects were successful...

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