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  • Safer waters for Queenscliff

    Safer waters for Queenscliff

    Queenscliff community members can go swimming and boating in safer waters thanks to a new Coast Guard search and rescue vessel. Marine Search and Rescue…

  • Doing it for River’s Gift

    Doing it for River’s Gift

    The annual State of Origin event between Ocean Grove Cobras and Glebe Greyhounds from Sydney was at Ray Menzies Oval, Ocean Grove this weekend. The…

  • Embracing the night

    Embracing the night

    Explore the night skies when local astronomer Kelly Clitheroe presents Dark Skies, a free astronomical talk at Point Lonsdale Surf Club on Wednesday, July 16.…

  • Building connections through play

    Building connections through play

    An intergenerational playgroup is creating important connections by bringing together locals young and old in Torquay. The playgroup, which sees older people spend time with…

  • Biosecurity fears over truck wash closure

    Biosecurity fears over truck wash closure

    The impending closure of the City of Greater Geelong’s truck wash facilities has caused alarm with Victoria’s largest state farmer organisation. The Victorian Farmers Federation…

  • Man dies after Drysdale motorcycle accident

    Man dies after Drysdale motorcycle accident

    A man has died following a crash in Drysdale this morning. Officers were told a motorcycle travelling east on the Drysdale bypass crashed into a…

  • No robins in Robyn’s garden

    No robins in Robyn’s garden

    I dropped by one sunny day at my friend Robyn’s property in Wallington to see if there were any robins in her garden. I spotted…

  • Ice Age lingers with ‘Jurassic’ Pajero

    Ice Age lingers with ‘Jurassic’ Pajero

    In the face of the red-hot advance of electric power, one internal combustion engine vehicle is moving at glacial pace to extend the Ice age.…

  • From the Archives

    From the Archives

    8 years ago July 19 to August 1, 2017 Around 350 to 400 metres of trees, including the native Bellarine yellow gum, on Grubb Road…

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Sport


  • Clear leader in Section 4

    Clear leader in Section 4

    Tennis Geelong’s Thursday night Triples season has reached its halfway point and a clear leader has emerged in Section 4. However, if the competitive round…

  • Power primed to go deep in finals

    Power primed to go deep in finals

    With a three-game buffer in fifth place and finals seemingly assured, Newcomb coach Lisa Robinson doesn’t want to be making up the numbers this season.…

  • Hawks go into break in 3rd spot

    Hawks go into break in 3rd spot

    A seven goal to two first quarter against the breeze helped Drysdale to a 40-point win against Newcomb at Grinter Reserve on Saturday and cemented…

  • Hawks fly high

    Hawks fly high

    Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Grinter Reserve to see Drysdale defeat home side Newcomb by 40 points on Saturday.

  • The run home and what it all means for Grubbers

    The run home and what it all means for Grubbers

    With the Bellarine Netball League entering a general bye this weekend, Justin Flynn takes a look at Ocean Grove’s run home and future prospects in…

  • Grubbers win Under 19s clash

    Grubbers win Under 19s clash

    Ocean Grove emerged with a 39 to 24 win against Modewarre in the 19 & Under clash at Shell Road Reserve on June 5 and…

Entertainment


  • Electric trio lighting it up

    Electric trio lighting it up

    From learning his trade as a guitarist in the pub scene after leaving high school and building amplifiers with Dave Ulbrick, to making equipment and…

  • Witty women come to town

    Witty women come to town

    Comedian Maren May was born and raised in Germany, but she has spent almost all her adult life living in Australia. What began in 2010…

  • Groove Doctors have the cure

    Groove Doctors have the cure

    Kenny Miller and John Dallimore are two of Geelong’s favourite musical sons, with a musical relationship spanning more than 30 years. But for Miller, the…

  • Keeping the funk alive

    Keeping the funk alive

    Local band Suneden are making a splash in 2025. With a breakout appearance at Byron Bay Bluesfest, their sophomore album on the way and a…

  • Young singers hit the big time

    Young singers hit the big time

    Local young people will have the opportunity to perform with Australia’s premier opera company this month. Geelong Youth Choir (GYC) ensemble Cantore Choir will join…

  • Soaring through music

    Soaring through music

    The Royal Australian Air Force Band will take the soul on a transformative journey with Apparitions coming to Geelong. The 40-piece wind band will breathe…

We Are Geelong


  • One year of Respect 2040

    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…

  • A voice for reconcilliation

    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…

  • Easier access to healthcare

    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…

  • Pride Film Fest launches

    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…

  • Gendered violence: enough is enough

    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.…

  • IWD events across the Surf Coast

    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

    Community calendar

    Barwon Heads Senior Citizens Crazy whist: Join a friendly group to play this easy to learn card game at Clifford Pde, Barwon Heads, 10am-noon Mondays.…

  • Celebrating NAIDOC Week

    Celebrating NAIDOC Week

    Each year, starting on the first Sunday of July, communities across the country mark NAIDOC Week. It’s all about celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander…

  • Pencils out for Midwinter Words

    Pencils out for Midwinter Words

    Annual writers’ weekend Midwinter Words is back for its 11th year, bringing two creative workshops to Drysdale and Portarlington at the end of this month.…

  • Call for mental health group

    Call for mental health group

    A group to support social connection, reduce exclusion and promote mental wellbeing in Greater Geelong is being formed in response to the Royal Commission into…

  • Brittany’s new direction

    Brittany’s new direction

    Accomplished artist Brittany March has received a Surf Coast Shire grant to explore new ground with her work. She spoke to Matt Hewson about her…

  • State of Origin resumes for River’s Gift

    State of Origin resumes for River’s Gift

    After an epic rugby league State of Origin series concluded this week, the interstate rivalry continues at Ocean Grove this weekend, but this time it…

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