Young chefs serve up connection
A NINE-WEEK hospitality training program supporting young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds has culminated in a vibrant community dinner. The Norlane Community Centre...
Blankets needed as Geelong steps up for its own
AS THE days grow colder, a Geelong-based Christian radio station is collecting blankets and sleeping bags to spread a bit of warmth to those...
Literary festival brings stories to life from Apollo Bay to Queenscliff
GEELONG Regional Libraries has unveiled the program for this year's Local Word Writers Festival, a two-day celebration of creativity, connection and literature set to...
Help for groups chasing grant funding
LOCAL groups and clubs hoping to secure funding to bring their projects to life are invited to join federal Corangamite MP Libby Coker at...
Tindale brings global swim officiating experience back to Geelong
GEELONG Swimming Club committee member Peter Tindale had a front-row seat to sporting history last month while helping officiate the Canadian Swim Trials. Tindale, who...
Community feedback open as Lara’s Six Ways intersection upgrade advances
A LONG-AWAITED upgrade to one of Lara's busiest junctions is inching closer, with planning now under way for a major overhaul of the Six...
Blak Brews’ mission to unite over tea earns national recognition
LOCAL Indigenous tea brand Blak Brews is back in the spotlight, this time earning national recognition at the NAIDOC Week Awards, presented on Saturday...
Kokoda challenge returns with bold fundraising push
THE Lara RSL is gearing up for the second instalment of its Kokoda Memorial Challenge, last week launching an ambitious $100,000 fundraising target it...
Young foodies to explore Geelong one bite at a time
A FLAVOUR-packed tasting trail is returning to central Geelong these school holidays, giving children the chance to explore their city, discover new tastes and...
New road rule rolls out
ROAD users are being reminded lower speed limits are now in effect when passing stationary or slow-moving incident response vehicles displaying flashing lights of...
Public urged to stay clear as shark risk lingers near decomposing whale
AUTHORITIES are again urging beachgoers to steer clear of the coastline where the carcass of a 10-metre humpback whale washed up along the Great...
Geelong event to spotlight progress on gender equality
AN EVENT focused on advancing gender equality will take place in Geelong next week, with a keynote address from Victoria's public sector gender equality...
Ocean Grove man airlifted after vehicle crashes into Belmont building
A 54-year-old Ocean Grove man has been airlifted to the Royal Melbourne Hospital this morning after being stuck by a vehicle in Belmont. Emergency services...
Deadline looms for region’s most prestigious business prize
THERE is just one week left to submit your entry to this year's Geelong Business Excellence Awards, with the deadline set for Friday, July...
Regional boom: Geelong leads the great escape
CITY slickers are packing their bags and heading for Geelong, with the region knocking Queensland's Sunshine Coast off its perch to become the most...
Café revival marks new chapter
A MUCH-LOVED Grovedale café nestled among the gumtrees on the Surf Coast Highway has reopened its doors to the community, and a familiar face...
A musical tribute in Newtown
A CENTURY after the death of French composer Erik Satie, a special winter concert in Newtown will honour his legacy through music and poetry. Titled...
Sunrise yoga event to shine light on mental health
UP TO 2,000 people are expected to roll out their mats at GMHBA Stadium for a sunrise yoga session later this year in support...
Wins for some, delays for others as city releases final budget
THE City of Greater Geelong adopted its final budget for the coming financial year this week, one it says "strikes the right balance" between...
Rotary rallies for drought-stricken south-west
ROTARY Clubs across Victoria's south-west are uniting to raise funds for drought-affected communities, as limited water supplies and a lack of livestock feed threaten...
Electric Homes Program charges ahead in third year
AN AWARD-WINNING program helping local residents switch off gas and make the transition to efficient electric appliances is powering up for a third year. Geelong...
Armstrong Creek and Torquay embrace better bus services
THE Victorian government is celebrating increased public transport usage across Armstrong Creek, Charlemont and Torquay, a year on from the introduction of bus network...
City pushes for stronger multicultural policies in state review
THE City of Greater Geelong has called for a stronger support for multicultural communities in a recent submission to the Victorian Multicultural Review, urging...
Tasting, tunes and terroir: A night of Geelong indulgence
THREE of Geelong's premier hospitality venues are teaming up to deliver an evening of cool jazz, award-winning local beverages and a tasting menu that...