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Heaps of pics from Saturday's Pako Festa.
24/02/2025

Heaps of pics from Saturday's Pako Festa.

The annual Pako Festa was as colourful as always, although organisers made the decision to halt the day early at [...]

🏉 Get in the Game with Tip-stars 2025! 🏉Don’t just watch the footy—be part of the action! Promote your business AND show...
22/02/2025

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Former Camp Quality kid Hayley Rabbas is our Friday Feature this week. She shared her story with Jena Carr ahead of this...
21/02/2025

Former Camp Quality kid Hayley Rabbas is our Friday Feature this week. She shared her story with Jena Carr ahead of this Sunday's Camp Quality Convoy Geelong.

Camp Quality’s Convoy Geelong will celebrate its 10th anniversary of helping kids facing cancer at Beckley Park from 10.30am to [...]

Pako Festa is back for 2025!
21/02/2025

Pako Festa is back for 2025!

The award-winning Pako Festa returns to Geelong this weekend for the 43rd time. The event will transform Pakington Street into [...]

People from all parts of the wider Geelong community are gathering this Sunday to protest Viva's proposed gas import ter...
21/02/2025

People from all parts of the wider Geelong community are gathering this Sunday to protest Viva's proposed gas import terminal.

Community members will hold a family-friendly gathering at North Shore this weekend in opposition to the proposed Viva Energy gas [...]

📚✨ Planning Your Child’s Education for next year & Beyond? We've Got You Covered! ✨📚In 2026, many parents will still be ...
18/02/2025

📚✨ Planning Your Child’s Education for next year & Beyond? We've Got You Covered! ✨📚

In 2026, many parents will still be making important decisions about their child’s education for 2027 and beyond. To make this process easier, we’re sharing a direct link to the Feb 2025 edition of the Enrolments (GBCSO) Guide for Geelong, Bellarine, Colac, Surf Coast & Otways. 🌍💡

🔗 CLICK HERE TO READ IT NOW: https://victoriaschoolguides.starcommunity.com.au/geelong-education/

This digital resource is a fantastic tool to explore school options, compare opportunities, and make informed choices for your child's future. 🎓✨

Education is one of the most important investments in your child’s future. Let’s work together to make smart, sustainable decisions! 💚📖

Thousands of mourners filled GMHBA Stadium’s Brownlow Stand to honour the life of Troy Selwood.🕊️
14/02/2025

Thousands of mourners filled GMHBA Stadium’s Brownlow Stand to honour the life of Troy Selwood.🕊️

Troy Selwood has been remembered for his 'laughter, light and love' during a memorial service at Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium. Family, [...]

📚✨ Planning Your Child’s Education for next year & Beyond? We've Got You Covered! ✨📚In 2026, many parents will still be ...
13/02/2025

📚✨ Planning Your Child’s Education for next year & Beyond? We've Got You Covered! ✨📚

In 2026, many parents will still be making important decisions about their child’s education for 2027 and beyond. To make this process easier, we’re sharing a direct link to the Feb 2025 edition of the Enrolments (GBCSO) Guide for Geelong, Bellarine, Colac, Surf Coast & Otways. 🌍💡

🔗 CLICK HERE TO READ IT NOW:
https://victoriaschoolguides.starcommunity.com.au/geelong-education/

This digital resource is a fantastic tool to explore school options, compare opportunities, and make informed choices for your child's future. 🎓✨

Education is one of the most important investments in your child’s future. Let’s work together to make smart, sustainable decisions! 💚📖

Kane Nuttall shares his struggles with addiction in this week’s Friday Feature.
07/02/2025

Kane Nuttall shares his struggles with addiction in this week’s Friday Feature.

The ‘I Am Enough’ documentary will be screened in Geelong next week, showcasing the impacts of lived experience in the [...]

The Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run is back on this Saturday for its 10th year. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️⛅️
07/02/2025

The Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run is back on this Saturday for its 10th year. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️⛅️

It’s been 10 years since Ocean Grove residents Dion and Liberty Milne decided to take their favourite local running trail [...]

Geelong has experienced some intense weather overnight.⛈️🌡️💨
03/02/2025

Geelong has experienced some intense weather overnight.⛈️🌡️💨

Geelong erupted into chaos overnight on Sunday as lightning, wind, rain, and hail shook the region, leaving properties damaged and [...]

Local Geelong owner Ben McLachlan says he is willing to comply with the City of Greater Geelong's regulations regarding ...
31/01/2025

Local Geelong owner Ben McLachlan says he is willing to comply with the City of Greater Geelong's regulations regarding the cafe's outdoor eating area. City officials say they have worked for two years with Mr McLachlan but are yet to receive the safety documentation required to move forward.

A Geelong cafe owner is fighting to retain a roadside outdoor dining area after City officials demanded its removal. Ben [...]

Geelong council's changes surrounding January 26 were not well-received, with the mayor forced to clear the gallery at T...
31/01/2025

Geelong council's changes surrounding January 26 were not well-received, with the mayor forced to clear the gallery at Tuesday night's council meeting.

At a Tuesday night meeting marred by disruptions and the eventual ejection of the entire public gallery, Geelong council’s conservative [...]

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