Barwon Water ranked best in the state
BARWON Water has been ranked as the top water authority in Victoria in a recent customer survey. The latest Essential Services Commission customer perception survey showed...
Victorians affected by cancer feeling the financial pinch
Cost of living pressures continue to affect Victorians, as the number of those impacted by cancer who require financial support has risen by more...
Museum’s new attraction poses treasure test
Crack the code to uncover missing treasure as the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum reveals its newest attraction. Benito's Lost Pirate Treasure Escape Room has arrived on...
Corio Model Railway Exhibition steams in for 50th year
MODEL railway enthusiasts will have the opportunity to feast their eyes on plenty of layouts at the 50th annual Corio Model Railway Exhibition next...
Dashing to the finish line
Dachshunds will be on the starting line at the Geelong Harness Racing Club (GHRC) on Friday, January 24 as the Dachshund Dash returns for...
Battle continues for BPCA top spot
THE fight for the top spot on the A1 ladder has resumed in the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association (BCPA), with the 2024-25 season returning...
United fall short against Perth
GEELONG United battled it out in their first home game of 2025 as they took on top two team Perth Lynx in Round 11...
Increasing support for Victoria’s next teachers
THE Victorian government will expand its Career Start initiative into eight new parts of the state, allowing graduate teachers to receive more support as...
Geelong RRC continues waste restrictions
THE Geelong Resource Recovery Centre (RRC) in North Geelong will extend its present rule to not accept garden organics, soil and rubble. For the safety...
Blurring the lines between design and fabrication
What started out as a necessity for a local architectural steel fabrication business has quickly turned into a space where design and craftsmanship come...
Discover coastal and marine environments as Summer by the sea returns
VICTORIA'S coastline is buzzing with things to do these school holidays as Summer by the Sea returns for 2025 with more than 90 activities...
Outdoor Living and Caravan Expo returns for biggest year yet
THE Geelong Showgrounds will transform into a haven for camping and outdoor enthusiasts as the Geelong Outdoor Caravan and Living Expo returns. From January 17...
Geelong swimmers find success at championships
LOCAL swimmers have emerged from the water victorious after claiming the number one spot in the Mattiolo Victorian Age Long Course Championships last month. Members...
Barwon Water making a splash about sustainable water usage
BARWON Water is spreading the word about sustainable water usage across the Geelong region with its mascot Drop. Using a range of activities, giveaways and...
Hundreds set off for annual fun run
MORE than 500 runners took off into the Geelong sunrise on December 31, sending off the year with the 33rd Dawnbuster Fun Run. A joint...
Geelong United fall to UC Capitals
STRONG defensive pressure from the UC Capitals has resulted in a 20-point loss for Geelong United over the weekend, going down in Round 10...
Deakin win gold in student accommodation
DEAKIN Residential Services has been recognised as one of the best in Australia, receiving a Gold Accreditation for its student accommodation. The accreditation, awarded by...
Stepping back in time with trucks and machinery
CLASSIC trucks, tractors, cars and more will roll into the Geelong Showgrounds from Saturday, January 11, as the Geelong Classic Truck and Machinery Show...
Pyjama Foundation needs Geelong volunteers
THE Pyjama Foundation is seeking Pyjama Angel volunteers to help make a difference in the lives of children in care within Geelong. The foundation exists...
Preventing battery fires this holiday season
THE community has been urged to understand the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries. The warning comes from Victorian fire agencies following the explosion of a...
Geelong youth hub’s name takes flight
THE Central Geelong Youth Hub has officially been named following a period of community engagement. The new facility will be known as The Nest, a...
Family fun and racing thrills as Super Saturday returns
THERE will be plenty happening at the Geelong Racing Club as Super Saturday on the Coast returns tomorrow (Saturday, January 4) with entertainment on...
Geelong local receives Westpac Social Change Fellowship
The West Pack Scholars Trust has awarded 10 entrepreneurs with scholarship funding, including Geelong's own Caleb Rixon. With the $50,000 scholarships, recipients design a tailored...
Local women’s charity wins national award
A LOCAL not-for-profit organisation has been recognised for its achievements at a national level. Women's Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West (WHWBSW) took home the...