Disruptions ahead as rail works ramp up
MORE road closures and travel delays are ahead with major works across the state's southwest slated for the coming winter months. The construction blitz is...
18th Amendment Bar to hit the road for national tour
THE team from 18th Amendment Bar will hit the road next month for a national bar tour that will see them takeover some of...
Armstrong Creek tapped for new dog park
THE Armstrong Creek community are set to receive a new dog park, state environment minister Steve Dimopoulous confirmed last week. The new dog park forms...
Beloved school crossing supervisor in contention for state award
A LOCAL school crossing supervisor has been nominated for this year's prestigious School Crossing Supervisor of the Year Award. John Carey, who has been a...
Pitch-perfect upgrades near completion in Moolap
THE $850,000 upgrade of the cricket practice facilities at Moolap's Grinter Reserve are almost finished. The upgrades replace the site's existing facilities and will include...
Clearing the air: EPA encourages community to avoid using wood heaters
AS WINTER nears, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria is urging the community to help reduce air pollution by getting their wood heaters serviced...
New toolkit levels the playing field
A new program has been launched to assist local sport and recreational clubs in welcoming, including and supporting children who are deaf or hard...
A culinary adventure awaits: Annual Geelong food festival to return
GEELONG'S annual food festival is set to return next month with a three-week program of events celebrating the region's best food, drink and hospitality...
Reconciliation in the Park to return for 15th year
THE local community will join together next weekend for a day of music, dance and cultural learning for the annual Reconciliation in the Park. Hosted...
Geelong’s home of the blues to close its doors
ONE of Geelong's premier live music venues is closing its doors, citing tough economic conditions. After 10 years of bringing both the sounds and tastes...
Bring a plate, raise money for cancer
THE team at the Norlane Community Centre will next week host a community gathering as part of the Cancer Council's annual Biggest Morning Tea...
Barwon Health opens specialist dementia care unit
BARWON Health has launched a specialist dementia care program, offering specialised support to people with severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. The new aged...
Award-winning film headed for Geelong debut
A multi-award-winning short film written by local actor Cassidy Krygger is set to make its highly anticipated Geelong debut next month. Set in the 1930s,...
Salvation Army gears up for 60th Red Shield Appeal
THIS weekend marks The Salvation Army's 60th Red Shield Appeal, the country's largest and longest-running doorknock appeal. Running May 25 and May 26, the annual...
The Grovedale Hotel named regional Victoria’s best pokie pub
THE Grovedale Hotel was one of four local watering holes recognised on Monday night at Victoria's most prestigious hospitality awards, which each year identifies...
Textiles take centre stage in new Anglesea art exhibition
AN ANGLESEA-BASED textile artist has team up with three local ceramicists for a new exhibition with a Japanese-inspired aesthetic. Entitled Cloth + Clay, the show...
Nominations open for Victoria’s top manufacturing awards
NOMINATIONS have opened for this year's Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards and manufacturers across the state are encouraged to enter. The annual awards are...
Community remembers domestic violence victims with candlelight vigil
COMMUNITY members came together last week to light a candle and share a minute's silence in honour of those who have lost their lives...
Meli celebrates first birthday
COMMUNITY service organisation Meli last month celebrated one year since it was formed through the merger of Barwon Child, Youth & Family and the...
Community unites for Blanket Geelong appeal
A GROUP of volunteers last week covered the Kardinia Park Netball courts with hundreds of blankets to raise awareness for homelessness across the region. The...
New facilities a game changer for women’s soccer
THE construction of female friendly changerooms at Bell Park Sports Club has been completed, delivering a significant boost to women's and girls' soccer in...
Community urged to use strong passwords to protect their information online
THE Victorian government has this month launched a new campaign to encourage community members to strengthen their passwords in the wake of increasing reports...
Social housing tapped for Corio
PARTNERSHIP opportunities to develop social housing in Corio are being explored by the City of Greater Geelong following its council meeting last month. It is...
Games inquiry finds government rushed costs consideration
THE Victorian government rushed its decision to host the Commonwealth Games and did not allow time for an appropriate consideration of the costs involved,...