Stage two of Armstrong Creek Town Centre to start construction soon
CONSTRUCTION on stage two of the Armstrong Creek Town Centre is expected to begin before June. HMC Capital's $45 million expansion plans received ministerial approval...
The Outpost opens doors to new home in Geelong CBD
THE Outpost said goodbye to its Busport building home of 20 years earlier this week, after opening the doors of its new home to...
Geelong talent on show in state exhibition
The innovative works of three Geelong teenagers have been selected for Melbourne Museum's annual Top Designs exhibition, a showcase of bold ideas from Victoria's...
Local soprano to star in Easter concert
THE Basilica of St Mary of the Angels will host a celebration of music and the spirit of Easter next month when the annual...
Geelong explores options for vibrant CBD heart
AS THE completion of the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre nears, the City of Greater Geelong is continuing to explore ideas to...
“Epidemic”: Geelong rally demands end to violence
HUNDREDS marched through the streets of Geelong at the weekend to honour the more than 100 women lost to gendered violence since January last...
Geelong bike community unites for food relief charity after theft
GEELONG'S motorbike community will come together later this month in a display of solidarity for food relief charity Feed Me, after its St Albans...
Geelong Short Play Festival seeks local talent
A new writers' festival, which will culminate in a series of theatrical performances later this year, has launched in Geelong and locals of all...
Community honours women at inaugural IWD event
LOCAL mob and allies gathered at Murran Hub last week to celebrate the First Nations women of Djilang. Hosted by Geelong MP Christine Couzens and...
Family farm reborn as unique wedding destination
Sisters Pip Minney and Ali Kooloos hail from a family of pioneers, a legacy their newest venture aims to safeguard into the future. The duo...
Share the Dignity calls for community support
NOT-FOR-PROFIT organisation Share the Dignity has launched its bi-annual Dignity Drive and is calling on the support of the local community. Until the end of...
Community at odds with Parks Victoria over vision for Serendip Sanctuary
COMMUNITY concerns about the long-term viability of Serendip Sanctuary as a tourism attraction remain, as construction nears on the site's new sensory garden, a...
Duck hunting season extended, bag limits increased
RECREATIONAL duck hunters will enjoy an extended shooting season this year, as well as an increased daily bag limit when the season begins next...
Independent panel to review Highton Village development plan amendment
THE City of Greater Geelong has referred the submissions gathered as part of the most recent phase of the Highton Village Urban Design Framework...
Rotary conference to livestream prolific speakers for community
DOMESTIC violence campaigner Rosie Batty, high-profile psychologist and author Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, and international End Polio ambassador Ramesh Ferris are among the keynote speakers...
Non-profits receive energy-saving upgrades
EFFICIENT hot water heat pumps will be donated to Anglesea's Sirovilla Retirement Village, Phoenix Housing and Geelong's Samaritan House, as part of Geelong Sustainability's...
State sets housing goal for Geelong
THE Victorian government wants to see an additional 128,600 homes built in Greater Geelong by 2051 to meet projected demand across the region. The target...
Jet headlines all-star Aussie rock line-up
AUSTRALIAN rock legends Jet will return to Torquay later this month for the second annual Lookout Festival, promising audiences a "high octane" set filled...
Ramsar Week celebrates local wetlands
THE community will have the opportunity to explore Swan Bay by canoe, hunt for the elusive Corangamite water skink and take a walk on...
Awareness gap on shingles leaves many vulnerable
An estimated 97 per cent of Australians carry the inactive virus that causes singles by the age of 40, but 36 per cent of...
Local restaurants join effort to restore marine habitats
A TRAILBLAZING recycling program aimed at reducing waste and restoring marine habitats has expanded to Torquay, Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula. Run by environmental conservation...
Geelong Gallery names new CEO
GEELONG Gallery has found a new director and chief executive officer to lead the cultural institution into its next chapter. Humphrey Clegg, who has served...
Helping women reconnect with themselves
INTERNATIONAL Women's Day is a moment to celebrate the power of women, not just in their personal lives but in their impact on communities...
Helping others live by their own design
EBONY Sugars is dedicated to empowering individuals to create lives that align with their true values and aspirations. Through her healing practice, Manger Spiritual Healing,...