Wild Gloriosa shines at Music Victoria Awards
NEO-SOUL singer-songwriter Gloria Ragesh has been recognised at this year's Music Victoria Awards. For Ragesh, who took home the Diaspora Award for a culturally and...
Survey reveals family mental health anxiety
About one in five family members don't feel confident asking a professional for support with their young person's mental health, new research has found. Conducted...
Stay safe during thunderstorm asthma season
Asthma Australia is urging community members with asthma and hay fever to be prepared and take thunderstorm asthma seriously, with ryegrass pollen season well...
New picture book explores big emotions
A BARWON Valley School teacher has written a short, rhyming picture book to help normalise the feelings, both big and small, that children experience. Written...
Geelong live music gets a tune-up
THE Victorian Government has announced an almost $4 million boost for the state's live music industry, with funding going to venues, musicians and festivals...
3G shutdown looms, check your devices
COMMUNITY members are being urged to check the compatibility of their devices, as Telstra and Optus prepare to officially shutdown their 3G networks next...
Overdose deaths prompt calls for Geelong safe injecting room
THE Victorian Greens are calling on the State Government to open a safe injecting room in Geelong to curb the rising number of unintentional...
Lara waste-to-energy proposal keeps igniting debate
GEELONG'S business community remains divided on the potential economic benefits of the controversial waste-to-energy facility proposed for Lara, new survey results have revealed. Conducted by...
The Butterfly Effect to rock Torquay
Aussie rockers The Butterfly Effect will hit the road next year for a massive regional tour to celebrate 21 years since the release of...
Geelong school takes home design award
A $7.6 MILLION upgrade project at Grovedale West Primary School has been recognised for its integration of art, colour and landscape and its First...
genU initiative offers free mental health training
DISABILITY support provider genU is this month offering new volunteers who sign up to support Geelong's ageing community the opportunity to gain free mental...
RACV calls for lower speed limits near roadside assistance workers
RACV is calling on the Victorian government to introduce lower speed limits for road users when passing roadside assistance vans and tow trucks, after...
City delivers budget surplus despite operating deficit
THE City of Greater Geelong has posted a comprehensive 2023-24 budget result of an almost $180 million surplus, according to documents tabled at the...
Making a difference: Local youth recognised for their work
THE achievements of Geelong's young people have been placed in the spotlight, with four local youth workers receiving recognition at this year's Youth Affairs...
Be bold, be heard: A year of empowerment
AN INNOVATIVE school program designed to foster confidence in Geelong's young women and encourage them to speak up at school and within their community...
Geelong’s manufacturing industry celebrates success
TWO Geelong businesses have been celebrated for their contributions to the state's $33.5 billion manufacturing industry, taking home major accolades at last week's Victorian...
A year of conflict: Geelong rallies for peace
PRO-PALESTINE protesters gathered at the weekend to mark the first anniversary of the war in Gaza and criticise the federal government and City of...
Household name to play Barwon Heads
AUSTRALIAN singer-songwriter Pete Murray is back with new music and a national coastal tour that will see him travel through the Bellarine Peninsula early...
Forum sparks open conversation on women’s health
CORANGAMITE federal member Libby Coker brought together a group of passionate healthcare professionals last month for a discussion about the key health issues now...
Scrutiny on supermarket pricing practices increases as consumer confidence declines
MANY Australians have lost trust in supermarkets as they face rising grocery costs and challenges finding the best value for products, a report from...
Survey paves the way for new digital literacy program
THE Victorian government has this week launched an online survey to give parents, teachers and young people the opportunity to share their experiences and...
GeelongPort earns 5-Star ESG rating
GEELONGPORT is celebrating a five-star environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating for the fourth consecutive year. The port received a score of 97 out of...
Councillor critiques city’s monitoring of community plan
THE City of Greater Geelong has reported considerable progress over the past 12 months as it works towards its 30-year vision to make Greater...
Local winery honoured for excellence
SITUATED in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula, Scotchmans Hill has been a leading local winery for more than 40 years. Its award-winning wines, boutique...