Old cottage has new hope
A CITY of Greater Geelong councillor has presented a notice of motion to relocate McAteer's Bluestone Cottage as the battle to save the building ramps...
Feedback sought on street lights
THE City of Greater Geelong has drafted a new policy set to replace street lighting in the region with innovative and energy efficient alternatives. Now...
Majestic whales make a splash once again
THE Greater Geelong and Surf Coast regions have began sharing their local beaches with up to three southern right wales. Over the past few weeks...
Young leaders call for more safe spaces
THE city's youth representatives are calling for more safe spaces for young people as part of their first recommendation. The 2021 Youth Council delivered its...
Regional hotels get federal boost
FIVE Surf Coast hotels have been awarded federal funding in order cut energy costs and allow greater investments back into their businesses. The Morrison Government...
Inaugural event celebrates diversity
GEELONG’S inaugural diversity symposium has celebrated inclusion across the region with peak bodies delivering the important messages. Held on June 18, the online event was...
Billy beer-less for Dry July
BILLY Brownless is gearing up for a Dry July as the Barwon Health Foundation’s 2021 ambassador. The popular public figure and former Cats champ will...
Geelong’s got talent on the go
ROVING performers will bring the streets to life at an additional six dining precincts across the municipality. In support of the city’s “It’s Or Backyard...
‘Storymakers’ to deliver digital summit
A DIGITAL summit is heading to local screens with experts in the industry revealing their tips for sourcing a great story. Presented from Deakin University's...
Mental health boost
GEELONG MP Christine Couzens has announced a $16 million mental health hub set to ease the pressure on the region’s emergency department. The...
Grants on offer to help creatives start their engine
GEELONG Arts Centre is ramping up its support for local artists with a new grant under the Creative Engine initiative. Totalling $12,000 in financial grants...
Local market gets a new home
WARRALILY’s Winter Market is set to debut this weekend at its new home along Central Boulevard. The Saturday, June 19 event will mark the opening...
Cold for a cause
Business leaders from across the Geelong region will join hundreds of Victorian CEOs braving the cold for Vinnies’ annual Sleepout. The Vinnies CEO Sleepout raises...
Food that lasts longer
FOOD safety experts have expressed the value of understanding labels as misleading dates continue to cut the lifespan of produce. Experts are encouraging consumers to...
City offers support for local businesses
THE City is offering assistance for hundreds of local businesses as work returns to the region at a reduced capacity. Since introducing the COVID-19 Business...
Grants for South Barwon sporting clubs
THE Victorian government has announced more than $22,000 will go towards supporting local grassroots sporting clubs and organisations across Geelong and the Surf Coast. Member...
Quarry given the green light
REHABILTATION work is set to begin on an unused quarry North of Lara following the green light from the City of Greater Geelong's Planning...
Geelong’s second Quest
QUEST’s latest $70 million mixed-use hotel has broken ground in Geelong with 87-apartment styled rooms set to be built at 71-77 Gheringhap Street. As a...
Winter Shiraz Festival to showcase the region
GEELONG’S Winter Shiraz Festival is set to return next month following the state government’s contribution through the Wine Growth Fund. Following a COVID-19 induced hiatus,...
Local coast represented on national body
GEELONG is set to be represented on a national coastal committee with the appointment of City of Greater Geelong councillor Jim Mason. Cr Mason has...
The hidden homeless
OLDER women are emerging as the hidden figures of homelessness as more people throughout the region are becoming increasingly displaced. In the Barwon South West,...
Off-leash track announced
THE City of Greater Geelong has given residents the all clear to walk their dogs off-leash at the Highton pipe track following last week's...
Microplastics threatening Surf Coast wetlands
WITH World Environment Day today, the Surfrider Foundation has used the occasion to demand answers over microplastics posing a threat to Surf Coast wetlands. Last...
The city council acknowledges Reconciliation Week
THE City of Greater Geelong is acknowledging National Reconciliation Week with online projections displaying the artwork of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across...