Green spaces and walkability at heart of Lara’s latest estate
LARA will gain its own "20-minute neighbourhood" with the development of Flinders Walk Estate, a new residential community designed around the principle of living...
Gas terminal debate reignites as Gladstone residents visit Geelong
COMMUNITY members from Queensland's Gladstone region will visit Geelong next week to discuss their experiences living near large-scale gas projects, as local opposition to...
All roads lead to ROAM
GEELONG'S creative heart will be transformed into a living canvas this weekend when a new arts festival takes over the streets. Billed by the City...
Painting a path to healing
MENTAL health art collective Antifragile will open the doors to its second annual art exhibition next weekend, inviting the community to help chart a...
City reveals state election wish list
THE City of Greater Geelong has outlined the projects it will advocate for as next year's state election approaches, with Avalon Airport, better transport...
Culture shift needed to tackle burnout
AS NATIONAL Safe Work Month begins, Beyond Blue is urging Australian businesses to take proactive steps on mental health, with new data showing widespread...
Stead Park lines up for national stage
SHOVELS are in the ground at Corio's Stead Park as construction on a major redevelopment, promising to elevate the home of local hockey to...
Heat on as chefs chase Golden Plate
FOUR hometown culinary talents will put their skills to the test next week in a sizzling showdown for the title of regional Victoria's best...
Charity earns spot among Geelong’s business elite
GEELONG-based not-for-profit organisation the Type 1 Foundation was founded in 2015 by Ange Liston-McCaughley after her daughter's shock Type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnosis. A decade...
Navy’s Young Endeavour turns heads at Geelong waterfront
WITH its sails furled and young crew perched high on the 33m mast, the tall ship Young Endeavour made a striking entrance into Geelong...
Prestige Jayco celebrates major expansion in Geelong
PRESTIGE Jayco has officially opened its new sales, administration and service centre in Newcomb, marking a major expansion for the long-standing caravan dealership. The state-of-the-art...
Dark arts descend on historic Geelong Gaol
GEELONG'S 170-year-old bluestone gaol will take on a haunting new life next week, as it hosts its first Dark Arts Expo. The one-day event, to...
Federal scheme slashes first home deposit barrier to 5 per cent
A FEDERAL scheme aiming to “level the playing field” has come into effect today, enabling all first home buyers to purchase a property with...
New grant program to power play
LOCAL sporting clubs across the region are set to benefit from a $50 million federal program that will help upgrade facilities with climate-smart improvements...
Finding connection at sunrise
A GRASSROOTS movement tackling loneliness through sunrise mindfulness and community connection will launch weekly wellness sessions at Barwon Edge next month. The initiative is the...
Family values drive business excellence for local hire company
CHRIS and Teoni Carney, the husband-and-wife team behind Geelong Access Hire believe it is their commitment to honest service that has enabled the business...
First look: Serendip’s sensory garden to open before summer
SERENDIP Sanctuary's new sensory garden will open to the public before summer, after its recent plantings have had more time to establish themselves in...
Lived experience-led mental health service set for Geelong
VICTORIA'S first lived experience-led mental health residential service will be established in Geelong, marking a major shift in how people in crisis are supported. The...
Beyond Blue urges prevention-first approach to mental health
BEYOND Blue is calling for a shift towards earlier and more compassionate intervention in mental health, warning too many Australians only receive support once...
Councils poised for G21 reset
A NEW model for the G21 Geelong Region Alliance is expected to be finalised late next month. Information about how the new-look body will function,...
Breakfast shines light on foster care and its impact
FOSTER carers and their impact on young lives were celebrated at GMBHA Stadium last week during Meli's third annual Foster a Future Breakfast. The annual...
New era for Women in Local Democracy
WOMEN in Local Democracy has entered a new phase, re-launching as an incorporated association with a bigger, more diverse committee and a sharpened focus...
Geelong trial puts water-saving tech to the test
TECHNOLOGY that could cut household water use by up to 40 per cent is being put to the test in Geelong, with hopes it...
Shire revives Australia Day debate, backs advocacy for new date
THE Surf Coast Shire will begin advocating to the federal government for Australia Day to be moved to the last weekend in January, but...