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October 7, 2022

Surf Coast artist soothes souls

TORQUAY musician Paz Sounds is on a mission to heal and her debut album 'Moments' has used the Surf Coast as inspiration for the...

October 6, 2022

Know your aged care rights

If you support someone receiving aged care services, are receiving care yourself, or thinking about your aged care options, knowing your aged care rights...

October 5, 2022

Friends of the Barwon want higher enviro flows

THE Victorian government's new strategy to meet the state's water needs for the next 50 years has met with disapproval from local river advocates,...

October 5, 2022

Doors open for Sustainable House Day

TIPS on a reducing energy bills and creating a more ecologically sound home will feature prominently at an upcoming Sustainable House Day events in...

October 1, 2022

Employment group awarded for service

A FOCUS on fostering a positive work environment for WDEA Works employees has earnt the organisation an Employer of Choice gong at the Australian...

September 20, 2022

“Time to crack on”: climate change legislation passes

LABOR'S climate bill legislating a 43 per cent emissions reduction cut by 2030 has passed the Senate, clearing the way for Australia's official target...

September 18, 2022

CCMA adds zero emission car to its fleet

THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) has added the first zero emission vehicle (ZEV) to its fleet. The Hyundai Kona Electric, which is one of...

September 17, 2022

Childcare workers strike for better conditions

GEELONG early childhood workers joined thousands people who attended a nationwide "shutdown" of the sector, demanding better wages and reforms to working conditions. More than...

September 15, 2022

Borough crimps camping in Victoria Park

THE Borough of Queenscliffe aimed to strike a balance between competing community interests in its recently adopted policy for Victoria Park, allowing camping to...

September 14, 2022

G21 leaders spruik region in capitals

LOCAL government leaders from across the G21 region visited Canberra and Spring Street last month to lobby for increased support of priority projects and...

September 14, 2022

Leopold kinder unveils Indigenous garden

EDUCATORS and parents at Leopold Kindergarten celebrated the unveiling of the centre's Indigenous garden. Marked by a smoking ceremony from Wadawurrung Traditional Owner Stephanie (Anie)...

September 13, 2022

Borough cuts carbon by 80 per cent

THE Borough of Queenscliffe has achieved a 80 per cent emission reduction in the last financial year. The drastic reduction comes just over a year...

September 11, 2022

Aquatic sports need new home

AQUATIC sport players around greater Geelong are concerned the closure of Norlane's Waterworld Leisure Centre will leave them without a fit-for-purpose venue to practice...

September 9, 2022

Garden grows with community collaboration

THE expansion of a neighbourhood garden in Clifton Springs that grows produce for the local Food Bank is being heralded as a model of...

September 6, 2022

More solar for new homes

NEW homes under construction are now eligible for the state's solar panel rebate, broadening the Andrews government's push to cut carbon emissions. Saving homeowners up...

September 4, 2022

Paddle strength

ON THE cusp of its 20-year anniversary, one of Geelong's most unique rowing boats shows no signs of slowing down even though many of...

September 4, 2022

G21’s hopes for region ahead of 2026 Games

A PEAK lobby for the regions' councils has developed a Commonwealth Games wish list for the area ahead of the 2026 event where Geelong...

September 4, 2022

Mums rally for R U OK? day

MUMS and bubs taking part in Kangatraining workouts across the region will be asked for a gold coin donation for R U OK? Day...

September 3, 2022

Joeys alum turn out for race day

THE Geelong Racing Club played host to former St Joseph's College students at their second annual Old Collegians Association Race Day on August 12. Cats...

August 21, 2022

Wadawurrung take part in Commonwealth Games handover

WADAWURRUNG Traditional Owners (TO's) were present for the closing ceremony of the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games and the official handover for the 2026 event...

August 21, 2022

Artists given space to flourish

THE Geelong Arts Centre is giving six of the region's creatives free studio spaces to help them develop new works. After years of enduring what...

August 17, 2022

Geelong community rallies around Ukraine

DEPUTY Prime Minister Richard Marles was among the guests at a recent Geelong fundraiser that helped raise $40,000 for the people of Ukraine affected...

August 14, 2022

Last of big four banks departing Drysdale

THE COMMONWEALTH Bank (CBA) has announced the closure of its Drysdale branch, prompting a rebuke from Corangamite MP Libby Coker that it was "disrespectful...

August 13, 2022

Bellarine botanics exhibition

Local artists have come together to celebrate the Bellarine's flora in a group exhibition at Drysdale gallery, Artisans of Australia. More than 30 artists working...