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July 4, 2021
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...
July 3, 2021
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...
July 3, 2021
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...
July 2, 2021
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...
June 30, 2021
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...
June 28, 2021
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...
June 25, 2021
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...
June 20, 2021
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...
June 19, 2021
‘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...
June 19, 2021
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...
June 19, 2021
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...
June 18, 2021
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...
June 17, 2021
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...
June 16, 2021
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...
June 16, 2021
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...
June 13, 2021
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...
June 12, 2021
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...
June 12, 2021
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...
June 11, 2021
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,...
June 10, 2021
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...
June 6, 2021
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,...
June 6, 2021
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...
June 5, 2021
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...
June 5, 2021
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...
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