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Man charged over Point Lonsdale shooting
Armed Crime Squad detectives have charged a man following a shooting in Point Lonsdale this morning. It’s understood a man attended a medical clinic on…
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Bring Geelong’s animals a little Christmas cheer
When four-year-old Rottweiler mix Cerberus arrived at Geelong Animal Welfare Society’s (GAWS) shelter, he was scared, cold and emaciated. With ribs showing through his thin…
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Revving for kids
Motoring lovers across Geelong and the Bellarine are coming together on motorcycles and revving their cars to provide support to children living with cancer. The…
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Out & about at the waterfront
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp relished the chance to get out and about on a warm Monday to see who was doing the same at Geelong…
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Council says no to purple bins
Geelong council has refused to commit to the permanent addition of a purple glass recycling bin to its waste collection service. Councillors voted against the…
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Shopping local in Ocean Grove
As Christmas gets ever more closer, Voice photographer Ivan Kemp went to The Terrace on Tuesday 9 December to see if anyone was doing some…
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Wine award winners crowned
Jack Rabbit won the overall best wine at the 2025 Geelong Wine Show awards for its 2024 chardonnay. The judging panel, led by Chair Matthew…
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Rotary celebrates community program students
Ocean Grove Rotary and four local primary schools recently celebrated Grade 6 students who completed a community program this year. Surfside, Ocean Grove, Our Lady…
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Community-driven quartet win disability awards
Four Greater Geelong residents have been recognised at a special International Day of People with Disability event for their achievements and contributions to the community.…
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Sport
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Stinear named Cats’ coach
Geelong’s AFLW program has received a massive boost, securing Mick Stinear as its new coach. Stinear, one of the league’s most respected and successful figures,…
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Geelong women’s cricket results
An English recruit starred for Geelong City while young guns Matilda Cole and Aria Huby had great games to highlight round 8. Storrar made 47…
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Saints battle adversity in stirring win
St Leonards had the worst of the conditions – and the rules – but stayed calm and worked hard to defeat Newcomb in a heavily…
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Cats re-sign Lawson for two more years
Geelong has locked away skilful defender Lawson Humphries until at least the end of the 2028 season. Humphries was already contracted for next year, but…
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Drysdale to unveil marquee stars
Drysdale will unveil former world No 1 player Kelsey Cottrell and husband Andrew Howie as marquee players for the round 10 Geelong Bowls Region clash…
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Around the grounds
Scores from Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association matches played on Saturday 6 December. BELLARINE PENINSULA CRICKET ASSOCIATION Round 7, day 2, Saturday 6 December A1 Grade…
Entertainment
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Get your funk on with The Mojae
Sometimes things are just meant to be. That’s certainly how it felt to singer-songwriter Jennifer Jae when she walked into A&B Music in Geelong after…
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Special performance celebrates three years of singing
A Point Lonsdale choir that does things a little differently is going from strength to strength. The New Swell Choir, organised and run by opera…
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New frontiers beckon Bourne
Guitar maestro Shannon Bourne has been deeply connected to Geelong and the Bellarine for a long time. Having grown up in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, he…
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Have yourself a very Irish Christmas
Kick off the silly season with a bit of whiskey in your jar at a Christmas show dedicated to iconic London Irish band The Pogues.…
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Shake a tail feather with the Blues Brothers
John Landis’ 1980 musical comedy The Blues Brothers is a much-loved film, full of car chases, clever humour and fantastic blues and R&B numbers. But…
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Local choirs present epic work
A partnership of local musicians and ensembles will present one of the world’s most iconic and well-known choral works as part of the Christmas season.…
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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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Community to have more budget input
Community members will have more say in the council budget than ever before from 2026. City of Greater Geelong will implement a new approach next…
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Riders give their all for the community
Barwon Heads cyclists have endured gruelling conditions to raise money for charity. Nine members of Barwon Heads Cycling Club raised nearly $29,045 for local charity…
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Playground a new haven
Ocean Grove has a new playground nestled among 14,000m2 of green space, including new wetlands, grassed open areas and a picnic precinct. Kingston Ocean Grove’s…
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Clubs for road safety
Nine football and netball clubs across Geelong and the Bellarine have been awarded for promoting road safety in their communities. Transport Accident Commission (TAC) awarded…
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Facelift for Pako
One of Geelong’s most bustling shopping precincts is getting a well-earned facelift in 2026. Pakington Street is on the path to a major refresh, with…
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Flawed, but seriously impressive
Wow. MG’s Cyberster is a knockout. You can see why the company lavished so much time and money developing a car that realistically few people…
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