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Portarlington Neighbourhood House Garden trail, Sunday 2 November, 10am-4pm, 15 private gardens open for inspection, $10, kids free. ■ Facebook – Portarlington Garden Trail 2025…
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Taking the next step
Take a step towards positive mental health and wellbeing as Stepping Stones to Deadliness takes over Steampacket Gardens on Saturday. Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative will celebrate…
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Light a candle for Diwali
Waurn Ponds’ skies will erupt with fireworks as Diwali returns to the region in a spectacle of colour and light. Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds Campus…
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Racing towards Spain
Torquay triathlete Johanna Clark will compete at a global level during the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Spain next month. She spoke with Jena Carr…
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Safe space for suicide prevention
A community safe space is coming to Torquay to support people who are experiencing emotional or suicidal distress across the region. Roses in the Ocean’s…
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Get spooked at Spookfest
Drysdale’s Potato Shed will transform into a Halloween wonderland for a day full of family-friendly activities and entertainment. Spookfest Family Fun Day will return to…
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Enjoy la belle vie at The Heights
The Heights in Newtown will come alive with the sights, sounds and tastes of France this weekend when Le Festival Français returns. The celebration of…
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Commissioner crime talk
A meeting attended by Geelong council representatives and Victoria’s top cop could be the first step in addressing the community’s concerns about crime and public…
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It’s market time
Little Malop Street central is set for a massive transformation this Saturday with the inaugural Geelong City Market. It is incredibly gratifying to see our…
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Sport
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Orange Ball juniors having a blast
This was the second week of competition for Tennis Geelong’s Saturday Pennants, including beginners Orange Ball grades. This season there are 16 teams from 11…
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‘Outrageous success’: Cats speak after Smith warning
Geelong coach Chris Scott has called Bailey Smith’s recruitment an “outrageous success”, denying the Cats are struggling to handle the star midfielder’s off-field behaviour. Cats…
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‘Daisy’ stars in T20 victory
North Geelong’s Dale Kerr blasted Lara’s top order off the pitch during the opening round of the Geelong Cricket Association ConnectTel T20 competitions. Kerr took…
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Grovers at home under the Dome
Reigning Geelong Bowls Region Premier Division champions Ocean Grove will open the new season at its brand new undercover Dome. Forced to play at away…
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Bans handed out for junior footy altercation
AFL Barwon has handed down match suspensions, reprimands and bans after an investigation into a brawl at a junior footy match in July that was…
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Magpies, Seagulls still unbeaten
North Geelong defeated Lara at Osborne Park and Barwon Heads knocked off Barrabool at Ceres on Saturday and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was there to…
Entertainment
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Absurd and risqué comedy
Kate Hanley Corley will compare histories of parenting while exploring her Geelong roots in her signature absurd and risqué style of comedy. The Geelong-born and…
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Experience The Blue Show
Artists Karenne Anne and Vonne Beyer are bringing an enchanting exhibition all to do with the colour blue to St Leonards. The Blue Show was…
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Take a trip back in time
When it comes to music and the performing arts, improvisation is not simply ‘making stuff up’. A freestyle rapper doesn’t create entirely new words on…
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Magic and laughs this comedy fest
Kids and the young at heart can go on a hilarious magical adventure this Geelong Comedy Festival. Comedians Lisa Gatenby and Jacob Sacher bring their…
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Guitar maestro comes home
Jeff Lang is one of Australia’s premier guitarists and songwriters, with multiple ARIAs, a back catalogue of more than 20 live and studio recordings and…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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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Wild winds ruin Cup
Strong winds caused havoc at the Geelong Cup on Wednesday with the nine-race meeting abandoned after three races. Punters were evacuated from all marquees at…
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Show magic brought to residents
Ocean Grove’s Sea Views Manor brought the magic and excitement of the Royal Geelong Show to its residents on Thursday 16 October. The morning festivities…
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Pool to reopen after safety changes
Changes to Eastern Beach safety measures mean the popular children’s pool will be open all year. After being reclassified as a pool rather than an…
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Discover the beating heart of Bellarine arts
The vibrancy of the region’s arts scene is on display this Melbourne Cup weekend when the Bellarine Arts Trail returns. The free event, running from…
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Out and about at the Geelong Show
The Royal Geelong Show hit town from Thursday to Sunday and Voice photographer Ivan Kemp joined in on the fun at Geelong Showgrounds on Saturday.
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Get involved at The Nest
Young people can have an impact on how Geelong’s newest youth hangout The Nest operates as part of the Youth Hub Reference Group. Applications are…
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