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Community calendar
Lectures Bittersweet – Chocolate, Tea and Coffee in the Early Modern World, Wednesday June 11, 10.15am, Newcomb Hall. Formal Dining in the Courts of 28th…
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Road users urged to prepare
Victorian road users are being urged to prepare for winter driving conditions as intrastate travel is expected to increase over the King’s Birthday long weekend.…
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Irish-Australian love story premieres
A brand new theatre work will be presented at the National Celtic Folk Festival (NCFF) this weekend. The premiere readings of playwright Fleur Murphy’s Never…
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Irish-Australian love story premieres
A brand new theatre work will be presented at the National Celtic Folk Festival (NCFF) this weekend. The premiere readings of playwright Fleur Murphy’s Never…
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A family affair
Father and daughter Tony Armstrong-Carrigg and Rachel Cumming make up two-ninths of recently formed band The Sound Collective. They chatted to Matt Hewson about the…
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Celtic festival: ‘We’re back’
Australia’s biggest Celtic festival is back for the June long weekend, kicking off today in Portarlington. The National Celtic Folk Festival (NCFF), running from today…
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Epworth nurses stop work
Epworth Medical Imaging nurses stopped work for four hours in Geelong from 9am on Thursday June 5 to protest for a lead apron allowance and…
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Compost helps Geelong’s green spaces
Nutrient-rich compost is being used in parks across Greater Geelong, not only enhancing soil health but also improving water retention, effectively drought-proofing these green spaces.…
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G21 over in all but name?
Geelong Regional Alliance, or G21, has effectively disbanded, announcing this week the end of its current operating model. While G21 will retain its brand and…
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Sport
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Grand final week for local tennis
For the second week of finals, the weather was not looking favourable for our Tuesday Ladies, but the rain paused long enough for matches to…
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Suns clash front of mind for Atkins
Geelong midfielder Tom Atkins signed a two-year contract extension recently, but his mind is firmly on tackling Gold Coast at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday. The…
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Stunning finish at Indigenous titles
The 2025 Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles delivered a stunning finish at Djarrak (Bells Beach), with champions crowned across all divisions in a day full of…
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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…
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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Community calendar
Lectures Bittersweet – Chocolate, Tea and Coffee in the Early Modern World, Wednesday June 11, 10.15am, Newcomb Hall. Formal Dining in the Courts of 28th…
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Hiking towards connection
People across the Surf Coast region can hike towards connection through a free and casual event this Sunday. Matriarch Surf Coast Hikes will host a…
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Road users urged to prepare
Victorian road users are being urged to prepare for winter driving conditions as intrastate travel is expected to increase over the King’s Birthday long weekend.…
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Irish-Australian love story premieres
A brand new theatre work will be presented at the National Celtic Folk Festival (NCFF) this weekend. The premiere readings of playwright Fleur Murphy’s Never…
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A family affair
Father and daughter Tony Armstrong-Carrigg and Rachel Cumming make up two-ninths of recently formed band The Sound Collective. They chatted to Matt Hewson about the…
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Celtic festival: ‘We’re back’
Australia’s biggest Celtic festival is back for the June long weekend, kicking off today in Portarlington. The National Celtic Folk Festival (NCFF), running from today…
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