Voices of Corangamite moves to incorporate, eyes next federal poll
VOICES of Corangamite is working towards formal incorporation, as it seeks to strengthen its voice in the electorate and position itself for the next...
The Sound Doctor closes out 2025 with star-studded line-up
AFTER a blockbuster year of sold-out international and local acts, The Sound Doctor is ending 2025 in style with four shows at the Anglesea...
Where bold ideas find their voice
TNG Studios is the Surf Coast's new playground for podcasts, videos and big ideas. Led by Matt Worland and Molly Perrett, the purpose-built, professional space,...
Year 4 student wins chance to illustrate published children’s book
A PRIMARY school student at Christian College's Bellarine campus is illustrating her very first book, a children's story imagining a world turned upside down. Titled...
Big names and bold ideas set for Queenscliffe Literary Festival
A FORMER politician, the 2025 winner of the Miles Franklin prize, a Geelong Cats champion and, for the first time, an international author are...
Floating wheelchair opens the beach to all at Indented Head
THE Indented Head Yacht Club has welcomed the arrival of a new floating wheelchair able to assist individuals with mobility challenges to better enjoy...
Witnesses sought after man found dead in Lara
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was found dead in Lara last night. The man, who has not yet been identified, was found...
Petition challenges borough’s community vision overhaul
PUSHBACK to the Borough of Queenscliffe's newly adopted community vision has continued this month, with the council receiving a petition calling for it to...
Climate inquiry calls for rollout of Geelong-led initiative
A GEELONG-led initiative providing vulnerable people and people from low-income backgrounds with a refuge from extreme weather should be expanded across the state, a...
How a former Geelong resident is changing lives in Cambodia
CAMBODIA was never on Lynn Johnston's travel list, but the former Geelong resident has spent the past 13 years calling the Southeast Asian country...
Barwon Women’s and Children’s Hospital takes shape with fresh renders
THE look and feel of the new Barwon Women's and Children's Hospital is a step closer to being finalised, with the release of new...
Calm Minds Clinic honoured as GBEA finalist
AT CALM Minds Clinic, there are no waitlists, just a commitment to creating a safe and welcoming space where people can come as they...
Thousands cash in on $100 energy boost
RESIDENTS who have applied for the Victorian government’s $100 Power Saving Bonus can expect to see the payment hit their account this week. Applications for...
Filmmaker launches project to preserve stories
WHEN the son of a friend passed tragically, filmmaker and video production company owner Luke Massey was called in to help document the funeral. Massey...
Residents rally as report finds climate plan delivering results
A SEA of red greeted Borough of Queenscliffe councillors at their August meeting last week, as the chief executive tabled a report into the...
A coastal sanctuary with family at its heart
ANGLESEA House is a family retreat that dissolves the boundary between architecture and landscape, where sweeping ocean views meet a design grounded in warmth,...
Geelong Line ramps up for Cats’ finals campaign at the ‘G
FOOTY fans travelling to the MCG to watch the Cats battle the Lions in tonight’s (Friday, September 5) qualifying final, will benefit from extra...
Bellarine vineyards raise a glass to Halliday Wine Companion success
THE 2026 Halliday Wine Companion hit the shelves last month and the Bellarine Peninsula's top wineries are again celebrating their success. Among the region's top...
Geelong council adopts first Rainbow Action Plan
THE City of Greater Geelong unanimously adopted its first Rainbow Action Plan last week, a document that has been more than 18 months...
Energy bonus offers $100 relief for eligible households
APPLICATIONS have opened for the latest round of Victoria’s Power Saving Bonus and concession card holders are invited to apply to have $100 slash...
Sports Courts Victoria’s winning formula
SPORTS Courts Victoria's journey from industry newcomer to one of the state's biggest suppliers of modular sports courts has been defined by innovation and...
Cultura turns to familiar face as CEO transition stalls
GEELONG multicultural organisation Cultura is facing another leadership shake-up, following the retirement of its inaugural chief executive last month.
In April, the organisation
Fundraising gala to drive bus initiative forward
PORTARLINGTON'S free community bus hit the road this month, but the team behind the initiative is still hard at work raising funds to ensure...
Local breakthrough trial for flesh-eating disease extended
A WORLD-FIRST clinical trial aimed at reducing the time required to treat a flesh-eating disease will be extended, following promising preliminary results.
Last year,