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July 2, 2026
Everyone deserves a great neighbourhood
WHITTINGTON recently received some much-deserved TLC as council crews trimmed branches, planted colourful natives and picked up litter to get the suburb looking its...
June 25, 2026
Community priorities driving change
IN my time as You Yangs ward councillor, residents haven't been shy about telling me what they want. The semis out of town. The Elcho...
June 18, 2026
Supporting the next chapter of local care
BARWON Health is the lifeblood of our region. It's our largest employer, with over 9,000 staff providing care to more than 500,000 people across the...
June 15, 2026
A name to bring us together
THE civic hall at Norlane Aquatic Recreation Centre (ARC) has a new name that aptly reflects its purpose: bringing together our community in times...
June 4, 2026
The sound of a creative city
MUSIC is a universal language that unites cultures, transcends borders and brings people from all walks of life together. In Greater Geelong, our local musicians,...
May 28, 2026
A brighter stage for community sport
Richmond Oval continues to grow as an important community sporting hub in Geelong's south-eastern suburbs. I'm thrilled at the news that the East Geelong Football...
May 15, 2026
Creating a more connected community
HUMANS are inherently social beings. We thrive when we feel part of something, whether that's through our sports clubs, our participation in community events...
May 8, 2026
Why we’re pushing back on the glass bin rollout
AS a Council, we are continuously assessing new and innovative ways to reduce our region's environmental impact and divert waste from landfill. We are proud...
May 1, 2026
A big moment for a city that loves art
GEELONG's arts and culture scene well and truly punches above its weight, rivalling that of major cities like Melbourne and Sydney. Nowhere is this more...
April 27, 2026
Investing in theheart of our community
AS I travel around Cheetham ward, I'm always excited to see first-hand the positive impact our community groups are making in our neighbourhood. Community groups,...
April 13, 2026
Protecting our rare and endangered species
THE morning chorus of tradies picking up tools in our area is a daily reminder that we're living in one of the fastest growing...
April 9, 2026
Live music is city’s pumping heart
LIKE readers, I've gone through a few different musical stages in my life. My first album was Meat Loaf's Bat Out of Hell and...
April 2, 2026
Preserving skateboarding history
MY days of skateboarding and - more often than not - stacking at Corio Bowls might be well behind me. But I want kids from...
April 2, 2026
People make the difference
IF you spend enough time around local community spaces, you start to notice the same thing. Just how many volunteers we have making these...
March 30, 2026
Giving back to the city
EARLIER this month, I was deeply honoured to be elected by my fellow Councillors as Deputy Mayor. I am truly humbled by their confidence...
March 30, 2026
Collaborating for a better future
GEELONG'S relationship with India, the world's fastest-growing economic powerhouse, has taken a crucial step forward. Last week, the first ever Geelong-India Collaborative Futures Forum brought...
March 23, 2026
Register your pets
I DON'T think it would surprise anyone to learn that I'm a dog lover. I come from a long line of women who can't visit...
March 23, 2026
Gender equity is everyone’s issue
AS a Councillor I am very fortunate to celebrate the incredible people who contribute daily to our community. A highlight for me every year is...
March 23, 2026
Geelong’s building momentum
NYAAL Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre is one of the most significant developments in our region's recent history. Which is why I was thrilled...
February 27, 2026
Bus system needs urgent reform
SCHOOLS should be safe spaces for our young people to learn, grow and thrive. That sense of safety should extend from the classroom to...
February 27, 2026
Giving youngsters the best start
CHARLEMONT Ward is home to the fastest-growing suburbs in Geelong, so it's little wonder the proportion of toddlers living here is nearly double the...
February 20, 2026
A celebration of culture
I AM counting down the days until the return of my favourite annual community event – Pako Festa. On Saturday 28 February, Pakington Street will...
February 20, 2026
Festa and fashion go on show
GEELONG is no stranger to street parties and parades, as the home of Victoria's largest free multicultural street party, Pako Festa! All the colour and...
February 6, 2026
Works to get you moving
WORK has teed off on two major projects at Lara Golf Course that are set to be a hole-in-one for its almost 300 active...
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