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‘AI thinks it’s above the law’ warn regional publishers
Country Press Australia (CPA) has welcomed the Albanese government’s decision to rule out a copyright exemption for AI companies, but says urgent action is now…
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Spooky Sunday at the Potato Shed
Drysdale’s Potato Shed hosted Spookfest on Sunday 26 October and Voice photographer Ivan Kemp was there for the frightening fun.
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To the market we go
The inaugural Geelong City Market was held at Little Malop Street on Saturday and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was there to capture the excitement of…
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Avalon ready to take off
Melbourne Avalon Airport and its employment precinct are set to play a pivotal role in the future development of Wyndham and Geelong. Jaidyn Kennedy met…
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Keeping Geelong’s living history alive
Geelong celebrated the people and projects dedicated to preserving and repurposing the region’s historical structures last week. City of Greater Geelong hosted the Geelong Heritage…
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Rear view in Forester focus
The new Forester: Ah, that takes me back. While Subaru’s most popular model has taken up with the hybrid age, changes are mostly cosmetic, including…
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Rear view in Forester focus
The new Forester: Ah, that takes me back. While Subaru’s most popular model has taken up with the hybrid age, changes are mostly cosmetic, including…
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Community calendar
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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Sport
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Grovers dominate under the Dome
Ocean Grove began the new Geelong Bowls Region Premier Division season with a big win against newly promoted Lara under the brand new Dome at…
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Around the grounds
The Voice takes a look at all Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association games played on Saturday 25 October. A1 GRADE Barwon Heads 5/296 (L. Hyland 125,…
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Coutas open new season with two-shot win
After losing last season’s Geelong Bowls Region Pennant Premier semi-final by the barest of margins, there is a sense of optimism for the 2025/26 campaign…
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Grove beats local rivals
Voice photographer Ivan Kemp was at Ray Menzies Oval on Saturday 25 October to see Ocean Grove defeat Wallington in A2 Grade of Bellarine Peninsula…
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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…
Entertainment
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When music, comedy and trivia combine
Cult Aussie music trivia show RocKwiz returns to Geelong this November, bringing all the wit, charm and humour audiences have loved for two decades in…
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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…
We Are Geelong
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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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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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