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Pedalling towards road safety

Students across Greater Geelong can continue to learn about bike and road safety through a community initiative aimed at saving lives on the road....

‘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...

Councils relieved of floodplain management

Geelong council has announced its support for the state government’s changes to floodplain management across Victoria. The new system, designed to speed up development decisions,...

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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...

Leopold poised for first-innings points

Leopold captain Tom Treble is hoping a hamstring injury will only keep him out of the current two-day clash against Highton, but liked what...

Slim finals hopes still flickering

Geelong kept its ever-so-faint AFLW finals hopes alive and killed off the Western Bulldogs' dreams in the process with an 11-point win at a...

Cricketers dodge the weather

Independent photographer Ivan Kemp went to Leopold Memorial Reserve for the GCA2 Leopold vs Highton game and to Ray Menzies Oval for the BPCA...

Grove right at home 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...

Venom scores triple digits in first win

Geelong Venom became the first side to reach triple-digits this WNBL season, with Jazmin Shelley and Mackenzie Holmes producing clinical performances in a 110-76...

Latest Entertainment

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Pushing the boundaries of hip-hop

Australian rapper Illy is a genuine hip-hop superstar, with multiple ARIA awards and number one albums in a career spanning nearly two decades. But artistically,...

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Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) through indigenous eyes

SeaLink South East Queensland (SEQ) has partnered with respected Quandamooka Elder Matt Burns to share the ancient stories and cultural wisdom of North Stradbroke...

Travelling to the land of penguins

The weather is getting warmer by the day and thoughts are turning to getting away from it all to somewhere cooler, somewhere different and...

Gunlom Falls reopen: A timeless Kakadu treasure returns

After six years, Gunlom Falls is back on the tourist trail. The falls - one of the Northern Territory’s most iconic travel destinations -...

Celebration of health and connection

No matter where we live, healthcare touches every one of us. Around the globe, health systems are under pressure - populations are growing, new...

Appointing attorneys and decision makers

Planning for the Future – Appointing Attorneys and Decision Makers Most people are familiar with making a will to ensure their assets pass to their...

Spring is in the air and so are free flight offers

Spring is the season of renewal and the perfect time to plan an unforgettable journey across the waters to new lands and experiences. As...

We are Geelong

Standing in solidarity

Hundreds gathered together at the break of dawn on July 7 to stand with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners in collaboration with Barwon Coast for a...

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...

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

Women and gender-diverse people within Barwon South West can share their experiences accessing healthcare to better understand and address barriers in the region. ...

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...

Grants helping local First Nations business thrive

Three locally-based First Nations businesses are primed for further success after receiving state government grants through a $3 million program. Geelong’s Troy and Cerisa Benjamin...

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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...

Four events booked for Nyaal

Four events have already been booked for the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre despite the centre not opening until July next year....

Supporting families with sick babies

Members of the Geelong community have shown their support for families with premature and sick babies through a fundraising challenge. Families of premature...

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...

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,...

Students get their hands dirty

Geelong high-school students are learning first-hand about how to solve problems in the local food production sector. Through Geelong Tech School’s immersive AgriTech program, VCE...