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About: Georgia Holloway

Posts by: Georgia Holloway

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...