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November 21, 2025
Squashing the mozzie problem
FEW things are more annoying on a warm summer's night than a mosquito buzzing in your ear or hiding in your bedroom when you're...
November 21, 2025
Protecting our natural splendour
WHETHER I'm coming over the crest into Lara from Melbourne, or heading out of Geelong on Forest Road South, nothing beats the postcard views...
November 5, 2025
Helping everyone participate
NOTHING brings our community together like sport and now, more than ever before, it's enabling more people to pick up new skills and make...
October 31, 2025
Treat our employees with respect
OUR Swim, Sport and Leisure venues endeavour to offer a safe, inclusive space where our entire community can come together for exercise and social...
October 10, 2025
ROAM if you want to, ROAM around Geelong
VICTORIA'S most ambitious new cultural event will transform our city's creative heart for one unforgettable evening tomorrow with ROAM Geelong. This destination event will be...
October 10, 2025
A seat at the table
IT'S TRULY inspiring to see our young people not just coping with the challenges of modern adolescence but actively thriving and making a positive...
October 3, 2025
Empowering the next generation of leaders
YOUNG people are the future of our city, and it's incredibly encouraging to see our youth eager to take on civic responsibilities in our...
September 19, 2025
Every person belongs
ONE of the strongest messages we can send as a community is that every person belongs. For this reason, I am immensely proud that the...
September 19, 2025
Supporting active initiatives
IT is fantastic to see our community coming together for social connection and physical activity in our sports clubs across Geelong. In the Cheetham Ward,...
August 22, 2025
Shape the future of sports and play
WE NEED your input to shape the future of sports and play at the planned Coastside Drive Recreation Reserve in Armstrong Creek. This reserve will...
August 22, 2025
Groups, get yourself a grant
GEELONG'S northern suburbs have so many sporting, cultural and community groups doing incredible things for our local neighbourhoods. As your Corio Ward Councillor, I'm passionate...
August 1, 2025
Recognising our amazing volunteers
VOLUNTEERS play such a vital role in the delivery of community projects, and running events and clubs across Greater Geelong. Everywhere you look in our...
July 25, 2025
Celebrating small businesses
SMALL business is the backbone of our region and this August, we're celebrating the people behind these ventures who keep our local economy humming. The...
July 25, 2025
Playspace opens soon
AFTER years of disability community advocacy, I am so proud to share that the new Rippleside Playspace – a Livvi's Place Project – is...
July 18, 2025
Art that inspires
THERE'S a real buzz around Geelong with so many exciting creative and cultural initiatives on the horizon. While we're not quite celebrating Christmas in July,...
July 18, 2025
Reconnecting with nature
IN A PLACE growing as fast as Armstrong Creek, it can be easy to overlook the natural beauty surrounding us. Just beyond the construction zones,...
July 12, 2025
Executor’s auction – Grandview Rd with grand views
A rare and exciting opportunity awaits at 31 Grandview Road, Torquay. Set on a generous allotment, this property features a two-bedroom home paired with ample...
July 12, 2025
50 Opal Drive, Leopold
Award winning builder Hudson Ridge is selling one of its prestigious properties. This is your opportunity to purchase your new home from this custom builder....
July 12, 2025
34 Wurrak Crescent, Torquay
Experience the perfect harmony of luxury, sustainability, and coastal charm in this exceptional townhome, positioned within the coveted surfer’s haven of Torquay. From the expansive...
July 12, 2025
Agent Profile
David Sprague Real Estate Agent Belle Property Geelong David Sprague has a smart and modern approach to real estate sales and brings energy, efficiency and a vast...
July 11, 2025
Pavilion works are on track
A NEW pavilion at John Landy Athletics Field will be welcomed by the many athletes who call the track home, with construction to be...
July 11, 2025
A place for all sports
ANYONE who has tried to find training space for an indoor sports team will know there is a high demand for court space across the...
July 4, 2025
A legacy worth protecting
FOR 100 years, Geelong Legacy has supported the families of deceased and incapacitated ex-service men and women in our community. Its volunteers have dedicated themselves...
July 4, 2025
The budget balancing act
EVERY time I walk along a new footpath, past a renovated sports pavilion, or a freshly resurfaced netball court, I think about the decisions...
