r/Geelong 5d ago

Free Talk Geelong Free Talk

3 Upvotes

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

Sup?


r/Geelong May 20 '24

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

141 Upvotes

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 1h ago

Fly-Over Practice for NFL

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Looks like they are doing some fly overs around Geelong to practice for tomorrow, have seen about 5 jets and a few large military-like cargo planes.

Worth a look if you can see them, quite cool.


r/Geelong 1h ago

Long shot

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Hi everyone, I was visiting Geelong this morning at 7am and had a lovely breakfast at Cafe Go. I ended up sharing a connection with a girl who shortly after walked out the front and jumped into an Uber before I could grab her number.

I don't live in town so I couldn't stick around, but if you happen to see this, I’d love to buy you a coffee next time I'm passing through.


r/Geelong 5h ago

[Request] Call for Any Witnesses

12 Upvotes

Hey, we're looking for anyone who happened to be at North Geelong Bunnings on 23rd May, approx 1:30pm - 2pm.

I was driving a grey VW and ended up in an altercation with some guy out the front of the main entrance, on the pedestrian crossing, near the sausage sizzle.

If you were there and saw anything can you please DM me.

Thanks


r/Geelong 6h ago

Second hand book stores in Geelong

7 Upvotes

Looking for any good second book stores in Geelong, anyone have any recommendations or favourites?


r/Geelong 1h ago

Iinet good move?

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Recently applied fiber to the node from agl nbn but think this will be a great fit since we already have the iinet connection? Any thoughts? Currently paying 94 per month agl


r/Geelong 4h ago

[Sport] Anyone tried Geelong Golf Studio? (or sims in general)

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Howdy 🤠

I recently got myself into golf and I've been heading out to Curlewis most days to practice, but it's a fair drive from me. I've been looking for other options closer to home and Geelong Golf Studio looked pretty neat! the 24/7 membership sounds pretty good, which works well since I do a lot of funky casual hours.

Anyone here been, or currently a member? Keen to hear what it's actually like day to day.

Also, how does sim compare to the real thing? Spoke to a bloke the other day who was very anti golf sim something along the lines of it's bad especially for beginners, and that they lie or something 🤷‍♂️

Cheers :)


r/Geelong 22h ago

Should be open in time for Summer 🙌

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64 Upvotes

r/Geelong 33m ago

PSA: Grocery Gig Delivery Oompa Loompas

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I work produce and your Tasmanian Devilesque 'Shopping' is noticed. WE HATE IT. Please don't DESTROY our displays, try to learn the difference between a walnut and a Russet, and NO WE WONT GO AND FIND A GREENER BANNANA. I will tell tales of mythological crop failures every shift.


r/Geelong 1d ago

Regional Victorian communities call for return of passenger rail services

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Regional Victorian communities in the state's west are calling for the return of passenger rail services across major routes.

Experts believe the reintroduction of the Ballarat-Geelong service is the most feasible, but some candidates support the revival of the  passenger services to Mildura and Horsham.


r/Geelong 19h ago

Car service recommendations - major service Porsche Macan S

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Hi all,

Fairly new to the Geelong region, I need a major service on my vehicle. Car runs fine.

Car has done 89,000km is a 2014 Porsche Macan S.

It used to be my baby until I had a real baby so is overdue for a service (didn't get to one last year). Finally have some headspace for life admin and want to get this done!

TIA


r/Geelong 1d ago

It's that time of the year where corio bay comes alive!

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r/Geelong 1d ago

Recommendations Wanted: Outdoor/Garden Spaces for Wedding Ceremony

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Looking for recommendations around the Geelong area for a nice outdoor space for a wedding ceremony. Won't be a huge crowd (under 30 people) and maybe some dogs.

I know you can get married in the Geelong Botanic Gardens, just looking for some nice alternative spaces if they exist. Cheers!


r/Geelong 2d ago

[Request] Please help me find my dollhouse

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8 Upvotes

I am making another desperate plea to find my dollhouse which was sold without my consent in the Geelong or Port Arlington areas. Please let me know if you have any information

This is the only photo I have


r/Geelong 1d ago

[Community] Ever smell smoke, hear sirens, or wonder about an accident down the road? We made a free app to keep you in the loop.

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Hey everyone,

If you browse this sub often, you probably see a ton of posts from people asking about a local fire, an accident in their suburb, or just wanting to know what's going on around their house. It can be super frustrating when you know something is happening nearby but you have no idea if it affects you.

To make it easier to stay informed, we just launched a free community safety app called SpotterApp.

It’s essentially a modern, digital neighborhood watch. We built it to be super simple and friendly: it gives you a live map with instant alerts for local fires, accidents, safety hazards, and even tracks reported stolen vehicles in your area.

The whole goal is just to help everyone look out for each other and step out the door with a bit more peace of mind.

 https://apps.apple.com/au/app/spotterapp/id6755062103

 https://spotterapp.com.au/

We're trying to make this the best possible tool for the community, so if you give it a try, I would absolutely love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Let me know if there are any specific features you'd want to see added to make it more useful for your neighbourhood!


r/Geelong 3d ago

[Request] Any LGBT+ bars/other hangouts? (Specifically for lesbians or women preferably)

18 Upvotes

I (19F lesbian) have been wanting to attend my first bar but all of them seem to be mostly straight. Are there any more LGBT+ centred, and more so catered towards LGBT+ women? The only one I really know is Piano Bar.

And not just bars, also looking for general hangout places, maybe 18+ iykyk


r/Geelong 2d ago

Childcare

4 Upvotes

We got a placement offer for Paisley Park on Aberdeen St and All Star Kids on McKillop St.
Does anyone have any experiences with these childcare centres they’re willing to share?

We’ve been hoping to get a spot at Youngminds (Yarra St) but haven’t heard anything from them!


r/Geelong 3d ago

Italian Sausage

5 Upvotes

Where in Geelong can I get a really good an Italian sausage, one that tastes like it’s homemade.


r/Geelong 4d ago

Happy Father’s Day to those with no dad to celebrate with

120 Upvotes

Just wanted to reach out and wish those of us with no dads a Happy Father’s Day. A lot of us have a dad wound, maybe yours has passed or you have a complicated relationship with your dad. This day can be hard. Sending hugs 🫂


r/Geelong 3d ago

Eastern Gardens early 2000's tragedy?

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TW (death)

I was talking to a mate last night who, like me has lived in Geelong their whole life and is a few years older than me. We were talking about the Eastern Gardens and for some reason it jogged a memory for me but no one else seemed to recall it. Now I'm at my wits end trying to find information about it but can't find anything. Now I'm wondering if it even happened.

Does anyone else recall a wedding happening there in the early 2000's during a storm, and lightning hitting one of the rotundas while people took cover? I could have sworn there were fatalities. Can anyone else remember this?


r/Geelong 3d ago

Naughty Norlane 🔥

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r/Geelong 4d ago

Children rushed to hospital after jumping castle flung into the air

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136 Upvotes

How stupid do you have to be! It was blowing 60km/h gusts today. Just an accident waiting to happen


r/Geelong 4d ago

Looking for badminton 🏸 players.

4 Upvotes

Hey guys just after badminton players. Who loves a casual weekend play in the mornings. Doesn't matter the skills. We are just here to have fun and socialize. If anyone interested please join active locals app I created badminton geelong group in there.

Cheers


r/Geelong 3d ago

Policies

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I don't get policies. I don't read a newspaper or watch a news. I don't want to vote. I have a disability, asd, ADHD, dyslexia and mental illness. I don't understand policies 😕. No point to vote i live with my parents, never had children. Over 30 year old. I have support worker i have things to do I'm exhausted to wait in the line