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Council supports 24-hour cat curfew

Geelong council narrowly passed a vote to introduce a 24-hour cat curfew throughout the City of Greater Geelong. The motion, which will require all cats...

Making the best out of a ‘distressing’ situation

Sue Seel was diagnosed with dementia two years ago at age 55. Her daughter Jess Mahon and daughter-in-law Sinead Stevenson spoke with Jena Carr...

Different kind of budget

The draft budget put out by the City of Greater Geelong this week tells the story of a council in a far different position...

Different kind of budget

The draft budget put out by the City of Greater Geelong this week tells the story of a council in a far different position...

Call to stand against violence

Geelong community members have the opportunity to express their opposition to violence at a rally in the Geelong CBD this weekend. In the wake of...

Geelong gathers to honour the Anzacs

Thousands gathered in Geelong’s CBD this morning to pay their respects to the memory of those who have fallen and those who still serve...

Lest we forget

Hundreds lined both sides of The Terrace before marching to Ocean Grove Park for a solemn and heartfelt Anzac Day service this morning. Community groups...

Better times ahead for Anakie

There is a renewed sense of optimism at Anakie. Last season the Roos broke a long Geelong & District Football League losing streak that stretched...

Kelly triumphs

Barwon Heads surfer Jerry Kelly won the premiere division at the Woolworths Victorian Junior Surfing Titles at Gunnamatta on the weekend. Kelly is now one...

Leopold prevails in entertaining clash

Leopold started strongly and won by seven goals in the round 2 Geelong Netball League A Grade clash against St Mary's at Kardinia Park...

Heads square the ledger

Consecutive wins has Barwon Heads back in the hunt after opening the Bellarine Football League season with losses to Anglesea and Drysdale. The comfortable 19.13(127)...

St Mary’s in form early

St Mary’s claimed its second top five scalp from 2023 with a commanding 43-point win against reigning Geelong Football League premiers Leopold. After disposing of...

St Mary’s tame Lions at home

St Mary's defeated reigning Geelong Football League premiers Leopold at Anthony Costa Oval on Saturday April 20 and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was there...

Connecting through loneliness

Sometimes, great things come from asking simple questions. Project Connect Ensemble’s physical theatre work a/lone has been conceived, developed, performed at Edinburgh Fringe and put...

Astrid takes the next step

Though she has been singing most of her young life, Astrid Armstrong is embarking on a brand new chapter. At the tender age of 16...

Geelong Rep brings modern-day fantasy to life

The 50s burst back into the present as Geelong Repertory Theatre Company kicks off an 11-show run of Home, I’m Darling tonight. Running from April...

‘That’s What I’m Talking About’ in Geelong

Shannon Noll is coming to Geelong for a one-night concert featuring hits like Lift, What About Me and Drive. Mr Noll is celebrating...

Country music’s favourite couple

For Brooke McClymont and husband Adam Eckersley, joining forces to write some music together during COVID-19 seemed like a good way to stay creative...

Back to Back world premiere

Internationally lauded Geelong theatre company Back to Back will premiere their newest major work at the Geelong Arts Centre this week. Multiple Bad Things is...

A nurturing environment at Geelong Baptist College

Geelong Baptist College hosted a successful Twilight Tour on March 26 with nearly 30 families visiting the school. The tour provided an opportunity for...

Refurbishment a vital strategy

Homestyle Aged Care believes that the physical environment plays an important role in shaping a resident’s experiences. With an ageing population, the demand for high...

Celebrate women across our economy and society

International Women’s Day is an opportunity for us to recognise the progress women are making across our economy and society. It is also an opportunity...

Supporting women within the Bellarine

In a historic moment, for the first time ever in our state’s history, gender parity was achieved across the Victorian parliament. Equal women and...

Swim champ to speak at St Ignatius event

Saint Ignatius College Geelong is delighted to welcome Nicole Livingstone OAM as the keynote speaker for this year's International Women's Day Community Evening. Nicole Livingstone...

Farewell to the amazing Mary

An amazing primary school secretary is extremely difficult to find and we have been very fortunate to have had the BEST. At Holy Family...

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Council supports 24-hour cat curfew

Geelong council narrowly passed a vote to introduce a 24-hour cat curfew throughout the City of Greater Geelong. The motion, which will require all cats...