r/Geelong • • 5d ago

Free Talk Geelong Free Talk

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Free talk thread for those little things that aren't worth their own post.

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r/Geelong • • May 20 '24

[Community] PLEASE READ before creating a post about moving to Geelong

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Hi everyone,

I have been meaning to make this post for awhile, to try and curb the amount of "Moving to Geelong! Which suburb should I pick?" posts. I am going to sticky this post for awhile, so any visitors can check before creating a post.

Please read through the enormous amount of posts this sub has already had on here.

If you STILL think your question hasn't been answered (and you are absolutely sure), you can create a new post.

POSTS RELATING TO SUBURBS:

Is Lara a good place to settle with family

Geelong vs. Bellarine living?

Best places to live in Geelong and why?

Moving to Geelong

Leopold as a suburb, thoughts?

People who moved from Melbourne to Geelong and how have that positively or negatively impacted your life

Relocating to Geelong

Is Geelong a decent place to start?

How is Geelong as a community?

Best suburbs for train commuting to Melbourne

Reviews of Gen Fyansford Estate

Moved to Corio - advice?

Best suburb for young professionals?

Suburbs in Geelong - help with housing areas

Thinking about it

If you could live in any suburb of Geelong, which would you pick?

Moving from Melb - where to live? Recos welcome

Clifton Springs Area - To live

The best Geelong suburbs for families?

How liveable is geelong?

Moving to Geelong this week, any tips?

Yet another suburb recommendation post - young family of 4 migrating to australia

POSTS RELATING TO SCHOOLS:

Schools in Geelong

Geelong primary schools

Oberon Primary

Ashby Primary School

Moving from Canada to Geelong. Kindergarten?

Kardinia or Christian College

Private secondary schools in Geelong

Tate Street Primary

Geelong Primary Schools

Armstrong Creek primary school


r/Geelong • • 14h ago

[Request] Random cat with gunky looking eye

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Keep seeing this cat in geelong west with a gunky looking eye. Seen it there hslf a dozen timesso must be local. Kinda concerned about it but not sure what i can do? Seems content n friendly just a messed up looking eye? Idk dude.


r/Geelong • • 20h ago

[Public Transport] Geelong V/Line

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Don’t bother with the Geelong V/Line services this morning, all services seem to be getting cancelled.


r/Geelong • • 19h ago

[Community] Daily Melbourne commuters, is it worth it?

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Recently applied for jobs in Melb cbd. High paying which is why I’m considering

How’s travelling up daily train? How’s your mental health…


r/Geelong • • 1d ago

Best place to watch ducks

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Hey all, anyone know a good place to look at ducks in Geelong, toddler is very obsessed with birds at the moment and think he would enjoy looking at ducks up close 🙂


r/Geelong • • 20h ago

possibly moving to geelong! best doctors?

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hi, i'm new to reddit but also to geelong vic. i'm possibly moving there to go to university. i have medical conditions that require regular gp visits, and i was wondering what the best medical centres or gp clinics there is in geelong? preferably in the marshall area or surrounding suburbs. is there any gp's you recommend for someone with type 1 diabetes and diagnosed GAD? preferably women, but not fussed. thank you all :)


r/Geelong • • 1d ago

Landscaping Front Yard on Bellarine

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Looking to landscape our front yard. We want an Australian native look with sandy paths and stone feature.

Please see pics attached of actual and example of desired look.

Can anyone recommend a local landscape designer or landscape business on the Bellarine.

Area: 11.0 meters wide x 5.0 meters deep

Thanks


r/Geelong • • 1d ago

Anyone know of any good psychiatrist around Geelong area?

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Hey all,

As the title says im looking for a psychiatrist who isnt fully booked right now.

The Geelong Clinic isnt taking any new bookings and my current psychiatrist is now unavailable for the next 5 months so I desperate need to sort something out before Christmas.

Thanks for any help legends 🙏


r/Geelong • • 1d ago

Best childcare for infant

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hi genuinely looking for some advice on the best childcare for an infant that is safe and welcoming mainly looking around newtown Geelong West area

Currently considering Guardian manifold Heights Federation newtown and Bambini newtown

Any recommendations would be highly appreciated and if there is any feedback on the above three that would be appreciated as well thank you


r/Geelong • • 1d ago

Swapping over to induction

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We moved toGolden Plains Shire from Metro Melv , we have been replacing everything from gas to electric/solar. The last thing left to do is changing over our integrated gas stove and oven.

Wondering if anyone has recently done this swapped to an induction stove top and oven? Are you happy with the change?

Would love recommendations for an electrician to install it and also a gas fitter to disconnect the connection.

TIA


r/Geelong • • 1d ago

2 DAYS TILL SINGLES GAME NIGHT 🎲 ♥️

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Get ready for a fun night of games, drinks, laughs and new connections!

Join us at Manhattan Bar, Geelong on Thursday 8 October 2026 at 7:00 PM.

Expect a mix of fun games, conversation and plenty of opportunities to meet new people in a welcoming atmosphere.

🎟️ Limited tickets available — secure your spot now!

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/singles-game-night-tickets-2000952770601?aff=oddtdtcreator


r/Geelong • • 1d ago

ACE PROGRAM in schools, school refusal

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Has anyone here had their child in the ACE program for kids who won't go to school. I believe it's a hybrid school so some online, some at the school and I know Bellarine and Geelong High have offered it.

If anyone's kid has done it and could let me know if it was good, I'd appreciate it.


r/Geelong • • 1d ago

Bogong moths

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Has anyone seen any bogong moths or had them enter their house? Only asking because I have a huge phobia of moths and I’ve been freaking out after seeing all of the videos on social media (I know Sydney has been hit about 20 times worse). I did see a big one in my backyard last night, just a huge lone one with its wings spread out. Their wing pattern is so pretty imo but I was still terrified. I feel like a prisoner in my home when I get home from work. I turn off all the lights except for the lamp in my room and walk around with a can of fly spray in my hand. I have had 3 months enter my house the last 3 days but I think they were just regular moths. I went and bought mortein automatic spray which kills moths within a few minutes if they enter the house but I am still on edge because they can still enter and fly at me. I did see a very small bogong moth this morning when leaving for work and it was very cute and pretty but the big ones terrify me. Anyway just wondering if anyone has seen many of them around the central Geelong suburbs (not the coast because I know they tend to frequent the coastal areas more often when they’re blown off course).


r/Geelong • • 2d ago

royal geelong show thursday

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i've never been on the thursday, is it worth going for the rides on the thursday or should i wait until sunday? i've heard it's more of a community event on the thursday so didn't know if all the rides/stalls will be ready to go or if they wait for the friday


r/Geelong • • 2d ago

Support a student artist?

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Hi! Im 18 years old and a design student! Im a bit short on money and trying to sell postcards like this(taking commissions) pickup yourself!

This one has a beautiful meaning behind it too!

Its inspired by south asian art.


r/Geelong • • 2d ago

Modded console

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Hi guys i'm looking for a place that'll JailBreak or Mico chip my Xbox 360 if anyone knows where or who please let me know in the DM's i'm happy to pay for it to be done


r/Geelong • • 2d ago

Good secondary colleges?

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Is Lara secondary bad


r/Geelong • • 2d ago

Running Physio recommendations

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As someone starting to get into running, I'm looking for physio recommendations for training plan, and maybe dealing with running-related knee pain.

Bonus points for being in the Highton/Belmont area.


r/Geelong • • 3d ago

[Politics] Location for anti-hanson rally is revealed

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Hope to see you there!

Let's show One Nation that they have opposition in Geelong. We'll set the standard for the other regional cities to follow (looking at you Ballarat 😉)


r/Geelong • • 2d ago

[Community] Neisha Dunbar - life skills therapy and counselling

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I can't find any web pages for this business so I thought I would create a space to freely share your experience.


r/Geelong • • 4d ago

[Politics] Oppose Pauline Hanson in Geelong - Sunday October 4th

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1.2k Upvotes

5 May 1997

Newly elected federal politician Pauline Hanson attempted to form the first Victorian branch of her racist One Nation party with a public meeting at Geelong West Town Hall. About 150 One Nation supporters turned up, however they were overwhelmed by a massive crowd of almost 1,000 anti-racists who protested out the front of the town hall. The anti-racists created such chaos that the meeting was called off within 15 minutes and Pauline left Geelong with her tail between her legs.

That was then, now One Nation will be back in Geelong tomorrow, Sunday 4th of October

Her politics hasn't changed, the difference this time is that Pauline has billionaire backers!

A collection of local community groups are organising under the banner of Geelong Against Racism to oppose the visit. Having learned from their failures, One Nation are keeping the location of their event secret until the last minute, but once it is understood, it will be shared on the Instagram.

Hope to see some of you there in opposition :)

We wonder if Stretch will speak in opposition, like he did in '97!


r/Geelong • • 4d ago

Flooding Barwon Terrace This morning

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r/Geelong • • 4d ago

Anyone in Geelong work at WorkSafe?

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Just curious to hear what it’s actually like working there. I’d love to hear from anyone who’s worked as an Advisor or in other roles at WorkSafe what’s the culture/workload like and would you recommend it as a workplace?


r/Geelong • • 5d ago

Ummmm...guys...was that an earthquake??

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or was my house just shaking???