City greenlights Ocean Grove land sales
TWO parcels of City of Greater Geelong-owned land in Ocean Grove will be sold to make way for commercial development and upgraded public spaces,...
GMHBA recognised for excellence
GMHBA has been deeply embedded in the Geelong community for more than 90 years. Rising from humble beginnings, the private healthcare organisation got its start...
Geelong to gain 270 new homes as state signs off on major builds
TWO major housing projects in Geelong have been approved, fast-tracking 270 new homes for the region as the Victorian government works to meet its...
Couta boat at heart of Queenscliffe Maritime Museum redevelopment
THE Queenscliffe Maritime Museum (QMM) has set its sights on a major redevelopment aimed at protecting the town's fishing history and creating new opportunities...
Green spaces and walkability at heart of Lara’s latest estate
LARA will gain its own "20-minute neighbourhood" with the development of Flinders Walk Estate, a new residential community designed around the principle of living...
Golfers tee off for kids with cancer
THE Bellarine Lakes Resort Golf Club has raised more than $2,200 for kids with cancer at its third annual Doing It For Jarrod charity...
All roads lead to ROAM
GEELONG'S creative heart will be transformed into a living canvas this weekend when a new arts festival takes over the streets. Billed by the City...
Festival a catch for Portarlington
THOUSANDS are expected to flock to the Portarlington foreshore later this month for the annual Hooked on Bellarine Festival. Set for October 26, the free...
City reveals state election wish list
THE City of Greater Geelong has outlined the projects it will advocate for as next year's state election approaches, with Avalon Airport, better transport...
Culture shift needed to tackle burnout
AS NATIONAL Safe Work Month begins, Beyond Blue is urging Australian businesses to take proactive steps on mental health, with new data showing widespread...
Portarlington ferry extended for two more years
FERRY services between Portarlington and Melbourne's Docklands will continue for at least another two years, with the Victorian government this week confirming ongoing support...
Heat on as chefs chase Golden Plate
FOUR hometown culinary talents will put their skills to the test next week in a sizzling showdown for the title of regional Victoria's best...
Charity earns spot among Geelong’s business elite
GEELONG-based not-for-profit organisation the Type 1 Foundation was founded in 2015 by Ange Liston-McCaughley after her daughter's shock Type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnosis. A decade...
Navy’s Young Endeavour turns heads at Geelong waterfront
WITH its sails furled and young crew perched high on the 33m mast, the tall ship Young Endeavour made a striking entrance into Geelong...
Rezoning not favoured in supermarket fight, says mayor
GEELONG mayor Stretch Kontelj has asked the planning minister to consider rezoning the Point Lonsdale site earmarked for a Coles supermarket, but says the...
Prestige Jayco celebrates major expansion in Geelong
PRESTIGE Jayco has officially opened its new sales, administration and service centre in Newcomb, marking a major expansion for the long-standing caravan dealership. The state-of-the-art...
Borough divided as council promises better consultation
THE Borough of Queenscliffe will take action to improve its community engagement processes, as its newly adopted community vision continues to divide both councillors...
Federal scheme slashes first home deposit barrier to 5 per cent
A FEDERAL scheme aiming to “level the playing field” has come into effect today, enabling all first home buyers to purchase a property with...
New grant program to power play
LOCAL sporting clubs across the region are set to benefit from a $50 million federal program that will help upgrade facilities with climate-smart improvements...
St Leonards Pier designs set for public reveal
LOCALS will get their first look at the designs for the St Leonards Pier rebuild when they are unveiled to the public next month. Bellarine...
Family values drive business excellence for local hire company
CHRIS and Teoni Carney, the husband-and-wife team behind Geelong Access Hire believe it is their commitment to honest service that has enabled the business...
Beyond Blue urges prevention-first approach to mental health
BEYOND Blue is calling for a shift towards earlier and more compassionate intervention in mental health, warning too many Australians only receive support once...
Lived experience-led mental health service set for Geelong
VICTORIA'S first lived experience-led mental health residential service will be established in Geelong, marking a major shift in how people in crisis are supported. The...
Councils poised for G21 reset
A NEW model for the G21 Geelong Region Alliance is expected to be finalised late next month. Information about how the new-look body will function,...