About: Georgia Holloway

Food that lasts longer

FOOD safety experts have expressed the value of understanding labels as misleading dates continue to cut the lifespan of produce. Experts are encouraging consumers to...

City offers support for local businesses

THE City is offering assistance for hundreds of local businesses as work returns to the region at a reduced capacity. Since introducing the COVID-19 Business...

Telstra 5G services roll out over the coast

RESIDENTS on the Surf Coast and Bellarine will now have greater access to Telstra’s 5G coverage following an expansion to its services. Under the expansion...

Geelong’s second Quest

QUEST’s latest $70 million mixed-use hotel has broken ground in Geelong with 87-apartment styled rooms set to be built at 71-77 Gheringhap Street. As a...

Charity home creating opportunities for children

A LUXURY charity home is under construction at Point Lonsdale with the proceeds set to benefit disadvantaged children. While raising money for local not-for-profit Cottage...

Winter Shiraz Festival to showcase the region

GEELONG’S Winter Shiraz Festival is set to return next month following the state government’s contribution through the Wine Growth Fund. Following a COVID-19 induced hiatus,...

Local coast represented on national body

GEELONG is set to be represented on a national coastal committee with the appointment of City of Greater Geelong councillor Jim Mason. Cr Mason has...

Borough adopts climate response plan

Hello to all our residents, ratepayers and visitors to the Borough of Queenscliffe.

The past fortnight has been a...

The hidden homeless

OLDER women are emerging as the hidden figures of homelessness as more people throughout the region are becoming increasingly displaced. In the Barwon South West,...

Bellarine bakery on a roll with yet another national title

AN OCEAN Grove bakery has won its 11th national title after being crowned with Australia's best pie for 2021. Rolling Pin Pies and Cakes walked...

Microplastics threatening Surf Coast wetlands

WITH World Environment Day today, the Surfrider Foundation has used the occasion to demand answers over microplastics posing a threat to Surf Coast wetlands. Last...

The city council acknowledges Reconciliation Week

THE City of Greater Geelong is acknowledging National Reconciliation Week with online projections displaying the artwork of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across...

City votes against five-storey development

THE City of Greater Geelong's Planning Committee has recommended a refusal of permit for a five-storey development proposed for Portarlington's main street. The Committee last...

Connecting Geelong’s missing links

CONSTRUCTION will begin on a new bicycle network set to connect the region following the appointment of Enoch Civil Pty Ltd. During last week's council...

Borough takes stand against racism

THE Borough of Queenscliffe has made a strong stand against racism following a recent graffiti attack. On Thursday, May 27, a member of the public...

Tender decided for multi-million dollar ferry terminal

THE Queenscliff Ferry Terminal's multi-million-dollar redevelopment is closer to fruition with the tender being awarded to Kane Constructions Pty Ltd. Under the Geelong City Deal,...

Relay for Life returns

RELAY for Life is heading back to Geelong following last year’s virtual event. Since 2000, the Geelong-based relay has attracted more than 25,000 participants and...

Students raising money for mental health

TWO Sacred Heart College students have used their lived experiences as motivation to raise money for mental health awareness. Year 12 students Lucy Wood and...

Point Richards priority works to commence

WORK is set to begin on a popular Bellarine Peninsula boat ramp with the announcement of an additional 50 parking spots to be included. Point...

Major retailer set to deliver one million vaccines

THE Cotton On Foundation will deliver up to one million COVID-19 vaccines to vulnerable communities following a partnership with UNICEF. The foundation has been in...

Ferry service set to ease the return to city work

PORT Phillip Ferries will ease employees' transition back to city offices with a safe and easy commuter timetable. The ferry service is currently offering employers...

Planning underway for a Drysdale dog park

THE Bellarine Peninsula is set to receive a new fenced dog park with concept plans now open for community feedback. The Drysdale facility has been...

Geelong students join forces for climate action

GEELONG students left the classroom last Friday to protest the government’s climate inaction that they say is impacting their future. Hundreds of school-aged students from...

Hub funds flow

THE City of Greater Geelong council has tipped in the last tranche of funding as part of a plan to fully cover the...