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October 26, 2021
Memorial to support grieving families
GEELONG's first Pregnancy And Infant Loss Memorial Garden has opened at Geelong Memorial Park this month, to help local families through their grieving process. The...
October 25, 2021
Exposure sites update – October 25
NEW COVID-19 exposure sites at Torquay, Drysdale and Geelong have been added to the list, including Geelong Magistrates’ Court. 9grams Torquay was an exposure site...
October 22, 2021
Celebrate with nature-based or online fun
THIS year’s Geelong Children’s Week starts on Saturday and families are encouraged to celebrate with a mixture of nature-based and online activities and entertainment. Children’s...
October 22, 2021
Young people encouraged to nominate
THE search has started to find young people who want to make a difference in their community and provide advice to the City of...
October 21, 2021
Harbor revitalisation moves onshore
THE Royal Geelong Yacht Club is changing tack, as stage one of the $21.3 million Geelong harbour redevelopment progresses, and it embraces creating a...
October 19, 2021
Parks plan for future management
FROM the You Yangs to the Otways, local residents are encouraged to view Parks Victoria's new draft Land Management Strategy and provide feedback on...
October 18, 2021
Charity and steak house added to list
FEED Me Bellarine’s warehouses in Ocean Grove and Newtown have been added to the exposure list at various times between October 7 and 14. GMHBA...
October 18, 2021
Local Heroes win $10,000 for charities
TWO charities which feed hundreds of people across Geelong and the Bellarine, and an organisation that is turning young people’s lives around will all...
October 17, 2021
New challenge follows from key role at G21
AFTER 10 years at G21 supporting the executive and board, Nada Malinac says the organisation has really proved what can be achieved with a...
October 17, 2021
Ageing in a safe, supportive community
A 25-YEAR strategy aims to ensure Greater Geelong is a safe, connected community for older people where they feel respected and supported, with equal...
October 16, 2021
Hub progresses despite missing out on grant
CONSTRUCTION of the Northern Aquatic and Community Hub will go ahead, with the tender process currently underway, despite missing out on a $10 million...
October 16, 2021
Region’s fine wine recognised
WINE Geelong’s Steven Paul admits he had to pinch himself as he sat watching five judges taste the best wines of the region before...
October 15, 2021
Council flooded with submissions
GREATER Geelong councillors will consider 560 submissions received from community members in response to the Lara Flood Study findings and the related planning amendment. More...
October 14, 2021
Geelong pub and Torquay cafe added to list
A GEELONG clinical lab, swimming pool and hotel, and Torquay cafe are among the COVID-19 exposure sites added to the health department’s list in...
October 12, 2021
In-house inspiration
AFTER being confined to our homes for months, many local people will have realised their houses are cold, draughty and expensive to heat and...
October 12, 2021
In-house inspiration
AFTER being confined to our homes for months, many local people will have realised their houses are cold, draughty and expensive to heat and...
October 11, 2021
New Geelong and Lorne exposure sites
TWO Geelong venues and a Lorne restaurant have been added to the COVID-19 exposure site list over the weekend. Village Cinema was a Tier 1...
October 11, 2021
Culture, art and womanhood
A UNIQUE opportunity to explore the significant intertwinement of culture, womanhood and artistry shared by First Nations women will be offered to the Geelong...
October 11, 2021
Fair play review on sports lighting
A REVIEW of the City of Greater Geelong’s Fair Play Strategy will consider if sports lighting should be considered a “standard” item and how...
October 9, 2021
Community feedback on leases invited
THE COMPLETION of Stage one of the Geelong Waterfront Safe Harbour Precinct Master Plan has created the need for a new lease with the...
October 8, 2021
Push to reopen region’s economy
BUSINESS advocates are calling for the Geelong region to be part of vaccinated economy trials, as more major events are cancelled or restricted, and...
October 8, 2021
Early start for Lara swimmers
DAYLIGHT savings has started and Lara Aquatic Centre has reopened a month early this year, providing up to 40 people at a time to...
October 7, 2021
Arena identified as exposure site
The Geelong Arena has been identified as a COVID-19 exposure site on Monday, October 4, from 9am to 2.30pm. The City of Greater Geelong has...
October 6, 2021
Labor promises $20m for indoor pool if elected
THE CONSTRUCTION of a North Bellarine Aquatic Centre has taken a dive in a different direction this morning with a $20 million commitment for...
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