About: Alison Martin
August 5, 2021
Community invitation to online G21 forum
COMMUNITY members from across the G21 region with an interest in the future of their city, town or neighbourhood are encouraged to join tomorrow's...
August 5, 2021
Councils join forces to encourage buying recycled goods
GEELONG, Bellarine and Surf Coast residents are being encouraged to join the circular economy by consciously buying products made from recyclable and sustainable materials. Surf...
August 2, 2021
Support always there throughout lockdown
THE Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre has continued to deliver essential specialist services to people across the region throughout the COVID-19 lockdown. The doors...
August 1, 2021
Tango inspires community
PAM Jarvis is the face of inspiration on the Geelong West Town Hall, with a story that would have anyone, of any age, keen...
July 30, 2021
Supporting youth employment
A NEW dedicated headspace program will assist young Geelong region residents experiencing mental illness to join the workforce. Barwon Child Youth and Family will receive...
July 30, 2021
Homeless service expands
HOMELESSNESS doesn't just happen on weekdays. And after 12 months of planning and a generous $20,000 donation through the Give Where You Live Foundation was...
July 29, 2021
Enhancing Highton Village
A PROPOSED plan to revitalise the Highton Village includes streetscaping, traffic and pedestrian safety improvements, and guidelines for new commercial and residential development. The City...
July 28, 2021
Ongoing support vital for businesses
GEELONG Chamber of Commerce chief Ben Flynn has congratulated the community on its support of businesses during the past 18 months and urged people...
July 27, 2021
Vision refresh for a clever and creative city
A REFRESHED version of Greater Geelong's vision for a "Clever and Creative Future" will go back to councillors next month, after the community was...
July 26, 2021
Room to grow
REFUGEE and asylum seeker women from different cultures will come together to create their own safe space at Diversitat's North Geelong base. The new program...
July 22, 2021
Water storage overflows
Geelong’s water main storage – the West Barwon Reservoir – has reached capacity and the spillway is flowing for the first time in nearly...
July 22, 2021
Hospital triage upgrade
A REDEVELOPMENT of Geelong University Hospital’s Emergency Department triage area has been unveiled, aiming to provide a better experience for patients and staff. The upgrade...
July 20, 2021
Vax bus partnership rolls out in Geelong
BY ALISON MARTIN VULNERABLE Geelong residents will have access to a free transport service to get COVID vaccinations thanks to a unique partnership - potentially...
July 19, 2021
Hill views sought from local riders
BY ALISON MARTIN MOUNTAIN bike and BMX riders can help improve The Hill bike park in Newtown by sharing their ideas online or at a...
July 18, 2021
McKellar expansion to help meet mental health demand
BY ALISON MARTIN GEELONG residents will soon have much-needed mental health support closer to home, with construction started on the new McKellar Centre Acute Mental...
July 17, 2021
Creating communities as population growth continues
BY ALISON MARTIN THE City of Greater Geelong expects to receive more than $114 million in developer contributions this financial year, resulting from growth across...
July 16, 2021
Deakin confirms COVID case
Deakin University has confirmed a staff member who has tested positive to COVID19 was present at the Waurn Ponds campus on Wednesday July 14,...
July 16, 2021
COVID testing update
Victoria’s COVID response commander Jeroen Weimar has thanked the Barwon Heads Primary School community during today’s press conference for undertaking a total 754 tests...
July 16, 2021
City lockdown
The City will temporarily close key public facilities, due to COVID19 restrictions that came into effect across Victoria at midnight. All indoor and outdoor aquatic...
July 15, 2021
Local exposure sites listed
NEW face mask rules have been introduced across Victoria and new exposure sites at Barwon Heads, Waurn Ponds and Highton have been announced by...
July 15, 2021
Devastated family searches for home
A GEELONG family dealing with the devastation of a house fire that claimed the lives of two beloved dogs are now desperately searching for...
July 9, 2021
Stephanie Asher to contest Corangamite for Liberals
THE race for the marginal seat of Corangamite has unofficially started with the Liberal Party endorsing City of Greater Geelong mayor Stephanie Asher as...
July 6, 2021
Torquay hosts G21 forum in return to face-to-face format
TORQUAY is set to host this year’s G21 Stakeholder Forum, with a welcome return to a face-to-face format, former ABC broadcaster Jon Faine as...
July 2, 2021
City raises concerns with Central Geelong draft plan
LONGSTANDING issues with the Moorabool Street bus interchange and no reference to the Bellarine Link are among the issues raised in a city submission...
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