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Drought concessions not enough
Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj has welcomed the state government’s announcement that farmers in the region will pay a reduced Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF)…
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Big Freeze sliders do it for MND
It was another successful Big Freeze Geelong on Sunday and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Kardinia Park to capture all the sliders.
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Help Geelong’s cats and dogs find shelter
Winter can be cruel for Geelong’s vulnerable cats and dogs, but a local not-for-profit animal welfare organisation is giving community members the chance to help.…
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Help Geelong’s cats and dogs find shelter
Winter can be cruel for Geelong’s vulnerable cats and dogs, but a local not-for-profit animal welfare organisation is giving community members the chance to help.…
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Support mental health in Geelong
Geelong community members can support local mental health services while improving their own physical and mental health this June. The Push-Up challenge, which takes place…
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Gas terminal gets the go ahead
A controversial gas terminal project has been given the green light to move forward. Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny released her assessment of the Environmental…
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Growing the borough
Borough of Queenscliffe will further protect the environment and address climate change issues through its adopted Vegetation Management policy. Councillors unanimously accepted the policy during…
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Felting down the rabbit hole
Take a leap down the rabbit hole and wonder through an Alice in Wonderland-inspired felt and fibre exhibition in Drysdale. SpringDale Felt and Textile Artists…
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Geelong migration tops the list
Greater Geelong has toppled Queensland’s Sunshine Coast to become the country’s most popular destination among Australian movers, after securing regional Australia’s biggest share of net…
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Sport
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Joeys win a classic
St Joseph’s came from behind to win a Geelong Football League classic against St Mary’s on Sunday and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Anthony…
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Joeys come out on top
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp went to Kardinia Park on Sunday for the St Joseph’s vs St Mary’s Geelong Netball League clash which Joeys won by…
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Ammos bounce back from Grove loss
Perhaps Geelong Amateur’s defeat to Ocean Grove in round 7 was the loss it had to have? For the past two seasons, Ammos have gone…
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Rain stays away for finals
It was winter weather for semi-finals week in Tennis Geelong’s Tuesday Women’s Summer Pennant, but the rain stayed away long enough for matches to go…
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Young realises AFL dream
Barwon Heads’ Flynn Young was left stunned on Wednesday night as his AFL dream became a reality. The Werribee premiership player was taken by Carlton…
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Blitz signs on for 2026
Geelong utility Mark Blicavs said it was a “very easy decision” to put pen to paper to sign a one-year contract extension that will take…
Entertainment
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Around the world in 80 minutes
Take a musical trip around the globe when the Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra brings its latest show to Geelong. Music From Around the World collects the…
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Past and future of rock collide
While Simpsons-themed metal band Dr Colossus are ostensibly Melbourne-based, Geelong is their home turf. It comes as little surprise, then, that Colossus frontman Jono Colliver…
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Bringing the laughs to the Bellarine
The Tin Shed in Barwon Heads is set to become the Bellarine’s newest comedy venue with a series of shows kicking off in June. The…
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Boogie time
With disco’s post-COVID rise in popularity, bands are tapping into the music’s infectious and feel-good energy. Sydney-based band Disco Revolution, which formed in Wollongong in…
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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…
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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Drought concessions not enough
Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj has welcomed the state government’s announcement that farmers in the region will pay a reduced Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF)…
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QMF releases first artist announcement
Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) has announced the first raft of artists featured at the 2025 instalment of the Bellarine festival. The festival, running from November…
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Big Freeze sliders do it for MND
It was another successful Big Freeze Geelong on Sunday and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Kardinia Park to capture all the sliders.
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Help Geelong’s cats and dogs find shelter
Winter can be cruel for Geelong’s vulnerable cats and dogs, but a local not-for-profit animal welfare organisation is giving community members the chance to help.…
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Support mental health in Geelong
Geelong community members can support local mental health services while improving their own physical and mental health this June. The Push-Up challenge, which takes place…
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Gas terminal gets the go ahead
A controversial gas terminal project has been given the green light to move forward. Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny released her assessment of the Environmental…
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