New COVID test sites in Geelong
Call for united approach to homelessness
A GEELONG homelessness support service provider says a collaboration between governments, charities and other service providers to deliver more targeted services could help tackle...
Improved parking for commuters
PASSENGERS catching their train at North Shore Station will have safer access to the station, 200 car parks and purpose-built bicycle spaces next year. The...
Local construction boom
LARA’S Chisholm Road Prison Project has exceeded a key local content target by 50 per cent this month, with more than 45,000 labor hours...
Avalon plan feedback
LOCAL residents with an interest in plans for growth between Geelong and Werribee are encouraged to join online workshops, one-on-one interviews or provide written...
Rail project designs unveiled
CONCEPT designs for new elevated rail bridges and station upgrades, as part of the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication, have been unveiled to...
Heart set on new funding goal
A VOLUNTEER group that has already raised more than a million dollars to improve health care for the Geelong region, has its sight set...
$4.8m funding for local schools
GEELONG’S northern communities will benefit from a massive funding boost, with the state government committing almost $5 million for major upgrades at two local...
Paddle out protest
TORQUAY surfer Belinda Baggs led a paddle out from Geelong’s Port on Sunday, protesting seismic testing for oil exploration in the Otway Basin. More than...
Vote for your local hero
THE manager of Fight Cancer Foundation's Geelong Recycle Shop is one of six inspirational Geelong region finalists in this year's Westfield Local Heroes program. Barb...
Covid cancels show again
The Royal Geelong Agricultural and Pastoral Society has announced the cancellation of the 2021 Royal Geelong Show for the second consecutive year. The society, founded...
New Belmont lane name
AN UNNAMED laneway in Belmont will become Bechervaise Lane, in honour of the late teacher, author, poet, photographer and Antarctic explorer John Bechervaise. The laneway...
Pandemic impact analysed
A GREATER Geelong action plan to improve the health and wellbeing, and economic and social situations for women and gender diverse people has been...
Playspace expansion
PLANS for a new playground at Bell Park's Hammersley Reserve have been revealed and the council is asking for feedback on the design. The existing...
Regional waste hub
THE City of Greater Geelong is leading a collaborative project with neighbouring councils to develop a new regional major waste and recycling hub in...
Rip Curl appoints CEO Brooke Farris
Brooke Farris has been appointed Rip Curl’s new Chief Executive Officer, taking up the position on Monday after working for the company for 11...
Rebuilding confidence
"THE best thing we can do to help our businesses and help our schools is to get vaccinated and be in the strongest position...
Heart-felt fundraiser
HANNAH Pearl says the highlight of organising the local Two Feet and a Heartbeat Charity Walk has been meeting so many people with Heartkids...
Economic plan for region
LOCAL businesses and community members have less than a week to provide valuable information for the City of Greater Geelong's 10-year Economic Development Plan. The...
Guide for growth
PARKING, design flexibility for the retail heritage precinct and building heights are among the latest changes to the proposed urban design framework for Geelong...
Vote for your local hero
VOTING is open for this year's Westfield Local Heroes program, with six inspirational finalists in the running to receive $10,000 for their deserving organisation...
Construction boost
HUNDREDS of local jobs have been created across three significant construction projects which will provide significantly improved access to mental health support and are...
Demolish or protect?
A DECISION on whether a deteriorating 1857 homestead with structural concerns will be protected by a heritage overlay or demolished is likely to be...
Bring the prosperity
AN ENVIRONMENTAL and culturally sensitive plan to attract billions of dollars in investment to Avalon and create thousands of jobs has been described as...