Geelong Gallery to host Archibald Prize
A TOURING exhibition of Australia's most celebrated portraiture prize will pass through Geelong later this year. Geelong Gallery will serve as the exclusive Victorian host...
Billy Elliot takes the stage in Geelong
Multi-award-winning production Billy Elliot is headed to the Geelong stage for the first time. Presented by Footlight Productions, the musical will enjoy a 13-show run...
Threat of rising sea levels looms over local communities
RISING sea levels, reduced rainfall and more storm events are just some of the climate change impacts forecast for several of Victoria's coastal communities,...
Register your pool, save a life
RESIDENTS with newly installed swimming pools and spas are being reminded of their legal obligation to ensure those structures are child safe. Since 2000, 27...
How biophilic design can transform your home and life
NEWTOWN artist and scientist Dr Mary-Jane Walker is on a mission to help the broader community rebuild its connection to nature by helping them...
Government pledges three days of subsidised childcare if re-elected
THE federal government has pledged to provide families with three days of subsidised childcare each week if re-elected next year, as it works towards...
Pooseum of Modern (f)Art to make its return
AFTER a successful debut during Geelong Design Week, Barwon Water's Pooseum of Modern (f)Art will make its return during the school holidays. From January 6,...
Ceres intersection to be upgraded
A DANGEROUS Ceres intersection is set to be upgraded. The City of Greater Geelong council resolved at its meeting last week to co-fund the sealing...
Grant boosts school fitness
NORTH Geelong Secondary College and Nelson Park School have received a helping hand from the Victorian government to support more students to get physically...
$50m funding push for type 1 diabetes prevention, treatment
The federal government will provide more than $50 million in funding to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) over the next five years in...
Surf Coast to host major Rotary conference
REGISTRATIONS have opened for the annual Rotary 9780 District Conference, which is slated for next year between March 21 and 23 on the Surf...
Blak Brews shines at Victorian Aboriginal Business Awards
GEELONG-based Indigenous tea brand Blak Brews has triumphed again, this time earning recognition for its impact on the broader community at the Victorian Aboriginal...
Balyang Par 3 Golf Course hours extended for summer
THE members of the Balyang Par 3 Golf Course who are fighting to save the Newtown site from redevelopment are celebrating an extension of...
New chief to drive Give Where You Live Foundation’s mission
THE Give Where You Live Foundation has found a new chief executive to lead the organisation into its next chapter. Zac Lewis, a Geelong local...
Local chef triumphs in culinary awards
EUREKA Hotel's head chef Eli Grubb has been named regional Victoria's best chef at the 2024 Golden Plate Awards, after he triumphed in a...
School saving bonus begins rollout
THE rollout of the Victorian Government's $400 school saving bonus has begun, with families across the region now able to get access to the...
First Nations groups denounce Geelong council move to acknowledge Australia Day
LOCAL First Nations groups have condemned the City of Greater Geelong’s decision to return to celebrating Australia Day on January 26, with one prominent...
Community urged to prioritise ladder safety as hospitalisations rise
THE community is being urged to take care when climbing ladders, whether people are decorating their homes with Christmas decorations or taking advantage of...
Christmas giving day to benefit children with disabilities
AN ANNUAL Christmas giving day, hosted by an organisation that assists children diagnosed with autism and intellectual disabilities, will be held this weekend in Geelong...
The Pierce Brothers return to The Night Tree
Melbourne indie-folk duo the Pierce Brothers will stop by the Torquay Hotel next year as part of a national tour celebrating the 10th anniversary...
A festive treat at the Basilica
MUSIC at the Basilica's annual Christmas concert will make its return next week, bringing together some of the finest vocalists and instrumentalists the region...
Leon Bridges cancels A Day on the Green show
GRAMMY Award-winning Texan singer-songwriter Leon Bridges has cancelled his coming A Day on the Green performance at Mt Duneed Estate due to a scheduling...
Forthcoming kindergarten gets funding boost
BELL Post Hill's newest kindergarten will receive a $300,000 funding boost to assist with the purchase of new furniture, fixtures and equipment. Covenant College's three-room...
Food system strategy needed to feed growing population, inquiry says
A PARLIAMENTARY inquiry has called on the state government to develop a whole-of-government food system strategy to secure the state's food supply into the...