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...
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...
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 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,...
Couple builds eco-friendly strawbale home
GEELONG Sustainability's chief executive has recently completed construction on an energy-efficient and sustainable strawbale home. Located in Teesdale on a 2.5-acre block, the home was...
Inclusive, innovative, and lots of fun.
From Portarlington to Lara, to Colac and everywhere in between, there is a Meli kindergarten close by. Next week, families can visit their local Meli...
City backs incinerator opponents
THE City of Greater Geelong has maintained its opposition to the waste-to-energy facility proposed for Lara, writing to Victoria's Planning Minister about the community's...
Geelong gala dinner aims to raise funds for MND research
THE organisers of Rock Off MND are hoping to this month reach a milestone $1 million raised since their fundraising efforts began nine years...
Geelong Mums announces name change
GEELONG Mums has announced a change to its name, recognising the role the community plays in the local charity's mission to help the region's...
State government injects $10 million into live music
VICTORIA'S live music venues and festivals are set to receive a financial boost of $10 million from the state government over the next four...
Community feedback sought on local laws
THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking community feedback on a wide range of local laws within the municipality ahead of the expiration of...
Coker backs strong action on supermarket chains
FEDERAL Corangamite MP Libby Coker has thrown her support behind tough action on supermarket retailers who engage in bad behaviour. It follows the release last...
Geelong gets groovy with free live music festival
A NEW music festival will hit Geelong and the Bellarine next month, offering a series of free performances from homegrown talent across a range...
Greens get tough on housing with new leadership
A SHAKEUP to the Victorian Greens leadership has seen Western Victorian upper house MP Sarah Mansfield assume the role of co-deputy. She steps into the...
A bookshop with a difference
AN ARMSTRONG Creek local and her sister have launched an online second-hand bookstore, with the aim of saving books from landfill and giving them...
Entries open to Geelong’s most prestigious awards program
GEELONG’S business leaders, young entrepreneurs and organisations gathered yesterday (Thursday, May 2) to celebrate the launch of the 2024 Geelong Business Excellence Awards. The sold-out...