About: Alison Martin
November 23, 2021
Belmont dog haven reopens
BELMONT'S popular dog park has reopened this week with new lawn and garden bed upgrades for dogs and their owners to enjoy. The fenced, dog-friendly...
November 21, 2021
Significant step in maritime education
THE construction of Geelong Waterfront's new Maritime Education Complex, incorporating the Victorian Sailing School, has taken a significant step forward with a contractor appointed...
November 21, 2021
Labuan Square transformation design
LOCAL residents are urged to have their say on a concept design to transform Norlane’s Labuan Square with seating, gardens, public art, technology and...
November 20, 2021
Cash for community organisations
CORIO MP Richard Marles is encouraging local community organisations to put their hand up for funding if they have a small capital works project...
November 20, 2021
Theatre group returns to the stage
AFTER postponements and rescheduling, Geelong Repertory Theatre Company presented an impressive 14 performances of Tom Holloway’s Forget Me Not in just over two weeks...
November 18, 2021
Seagulls ready to fly
AFTER two pandemic-interrupted seasons and the ongoing challenge of attracting football and netball players, North Shore has its sights on 2022 with new coaches,...
November 18, 2021
Community glad to be back in the garden
AFTER more than 35 years of providing food, friendships and green thumb advice, there’s no surprise that there’s a waiting list to secure a...
November 17, 2021
New history recognises all communities
THE CITY of Greater Geelong has released a thematic history of the region – believed to be the first in Victoria – which aims...
November 17, 2021
Cash for community organisations
CORIO MP Richard Marles is encouraging local community organisations to put their hand up for funding if they have a small capital works project...
November 14, 2021
Strategy to boost arts recovery
A MAJOR annual live music program and live music precincts are among the key initiatives in a 10-year plan to develop and strengthen Greater...
November 13, 2021
Have your say on Hamlyn Park Reserve
A SMALL oval for juniors, a covered barbecue area and security lighting are among the community's suggestions for inclusion in the new Hamlyn Park...
November 11, 2021
Locally made, world-first technology
USING world-first innovation, the two age-defying bridges at Cowies Creek in North Geelong's Seagull Paddock are making news nationally. Geopolymer – a new product created...
November 9, 2021
Plan to reduce gambling harm
GAMBLING losses in the Geelong region in 2018-19 were estimated at $247 million, and while pokies are often the focus of gambling statistics, about...
November 6, 2021
Lighting the way
THE City of Greater Geelong has finalised a new policy which will guide the styles of "decorative" street lights which can be installed. The updated...
November 5, 2021
”Eyesore” improvement plan approved
A LANDSCAPE plan to improve the visual amenity and reduce the dust from the former South Geelong Landfill site is finalised, with grass and...
November 5, 2021
Travelling theme park brings excitement to region
THE carnival is in town! And whether you love a dodgem car and a dagwood dog, or you’re a hardcore adrenaline junkie, there’s something...
November 4, 2021
Vision to shape future sporting facilities
GENDER neutral, accessible player and umpire changerooms across Greater Geelong football and netball facilities will be a 10-year goal, under the final G21 and...
November 3, 2021
Focus on sustainability and pandemic
THE City of Greater Geelong provided 440 youth programs online during COVID-19 lockdowns and delivered 46,000 meals to residents last financial year according to...
November 1, 2021
Best care winners to receive artwork
SECONDARY students from across the Geelong region are encouraged to create an artwork which could become an award for a Barwon Best Care Award...
October 29, 2021
Community responds to climate change plan
CHANGES to planning and building regulations for new developments that prevent gas connections and require renewables are among the climate change response ideas that...
October 29, 2021
Library hybrid delivers popular services
LIBRARIES across the Geelong region are looking forward to welcoming back more members in person from tomorrow as restrictions ease and capacities increase. However, after...
October 28, 2021
Exposure sites update – October 28
QUEENSCLIFF Visitor Information Centre has been identified as a Tier one COVID-19 exposure site on October 20 between 12.50pm and 5.30pm. Anyone who attended the...
October 28, 2021
Upgrade complete by end of year
TRAINS are back on the tracks, more than 500 metres of rail line has been built, and the Waurn Ponds Station upgrade is expected...
October 28, 2021
Welcome back to Geelong!
BUSINESSES, tourism operators and residents across the Geelong region are already celebrating, with tomorrow’s 6pm certainty that doors will open, Melburnians will be back,...
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