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Geelong West street blocked off

A Geelong West street has been blocked off this afternoon, with police remaining at the scene. Police attended a property in the vicinity...

Show brings community together

The Bellarine Agricultural Show returns this Sunday 8 March for its 32nd instalment and this year it’s all about man’s best friend. With the theme...

Community opposes Fort sale

The Queenscliff community is continuing to fight against the potential sale of Fort Queenscliff, with many residents forming a human barricade around the heritage...

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East Belmont and North Geelong to meet in A Grade final

North Geelong won its way through to the Geelong Cricket Association women’s A Grade grand final and will play East Belmont on Sunday 8...

All-Grove final as midweek bowls gears up for grand finish

Both Ocean Grove sides will meet each in the grand final of the Geelong Bowls Region Midweek Division 1 on Tuesday 10 March. Ocean Grove’s...

Final-day thriller for BPCA as finals spots still unknown

Collendina’s hopes of playing in a Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association semi-final now rest with its batters after the bowling attack delivered on day one...

Highton turns up the heat

It’s not often that a top of the table clash just before finals turns into a lopsided contest, but Highton has already inflicted Bell...

Queenscliff into the decider

Queenscliff is into the Geelong Bowls Region Premier Pennant grand final against Ocean Grove on Sunday after defeating Drysdale in the prelim on Saturday...

Cats’ skipper shines with timely ton

Lara captain Daniel Weigl delivered a timely blow with a superb innings against St Joseph’s to keep his side in the Geelong Cricket Association...

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Virtuosic violinist finds his groove

American artist Blue Violin, aka Christopher Vuk, has rediscovered the place where he fits best. For the past two years, Vuk has been touring his...

World-class talent on show

Indian and American artist ganavya (aka Ganavya Doraiswamy) has been hailed as a vibrant new voice in modern music, blending spiritual jazz with Indian...

Youth and experience collide

Two of the blues’ finest exponents return to the Bellarine this weekend almost exactly 12 months after their first visit together in 2025. Internationally acclaimed...

The power of creativity (and robots)

Jolyon James’ stage show Robot Song centres on the story of a young autistic child, Juniper, struggling to find her place in the world. A...

Guitar legend amps up for tour

Nathan Cavaleri comes to Geelong this weekend as part of a 18-show tour of his new album Live at the Wheaty. Hailed as a blues-rock...

Storytelling under the stars

The region’s favourite annual celebration of Americana music returns this month with an all-female lineup. The fifth Americana on the Bellarine live music event will...

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Empowering young minds at Aspire

More than just childcare, Aspire is a community built on connection. Our educators take the time to truly know each child, creating classrooms filled...

One container at a time

Queenscliff is showing how a small coastal town can make a big difference, one drink container at a time. Thanks to local resident Mark Gingell,...

Building a more accessible future

The home and living landscape in Geelong is evolving and Empowered Liveability is right there at the forefront, ensuring that people living with disabilities...

Christmas is a busy time for vets

The festive season is full of joy, but it’s also one of the busiest times of year for pet emergencies. With holiday food,...

Tanya finds empowered calling

When it comes to finding safe, accessible, and genuinely caring disability housing in the Geelong region, few know the local community better than Empowered...

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A successful pool season

The Winchelsea Pool is continuing to make a splash during the final days of its first full summer season before it closes on Monday....

Empowering girls to find their voice

Girls from nearly 20 schools across country Victoria gathered to launch the Be Bold Be Heard program this week at GMHBA Stadium. North Geelong...

Geelong bus review begins

The state government has opened dialogue with the community about what they want from bus services in the wider Geelong region. Labor’s community consultation to...

Snake bite warning for Barwon

The Barwon Southwest community should stay vigilant when heading outdoors following snakebite incidents across the region. Ambulance Victoria (AV) and first responders attended...

Funding for off-peak events

Event organisers can now apply for funding in the latest round of the Surf Coast Events Grant Program. Applications for Tourism Event grants...

Regulator approves bank merger

Geelong’s own customer-owned banking institution is one step closer to effecting a merger with one of Australia’s fastest-growing banks. Geelong Bank and Hume Bank have...

Calls for better coverage

Surf Coast Shire Council is seeking support for better mobile network coverage and investment in active transport projects. Council will table a motion...

Brothers in arms

Eddy Kontelj has been elected as City of Greater Geelong’s deputy mayor to serve alongside older brother and mayor Stretch Kontelj until at least...

West joins Give Geelong Breakfast

Geelong’s favourite breakfast is back this month with a very special guest. The Give Geelong Breakfast, a major fundraising event for Give Where You Live...

Bounce into the Festival of Sport

GMHBA Stadium will open to the public, allowing people to explore the various sports available across Greater Geelong during a free community event. ...