About: Georgia Holloway
May 13, 2021
Regaining confidence through the kitchen
GATEWAYS Support Service’s new Education Around the Table program is helping young people living with a disability to overcome isolation while gaining valuable life...
May 6, 2021
Eat, drink and paint at Leura Park
THE fourth season of Paint & Sip classes are now underway at the Leura Park Estate combining wine, canapes, and paint for enthusiastic artists...
May 6, 2021
Renewed partnership aims to grow tourism
A RENEWED four-year partnership between peak body Tourism Greater Geelong and the Bellarine and the City of Greater Geelong will increase the region’s visitor...
May 6, 2021
CCMA kickstarts six graduate careers during COVID-19
THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) has launched the careers of six young alumnus despite the pandemic leaving limited employment opportunities. The six new full-time...
May 6, 2021
Free sustainability upgrades for homes and businesses
AUSTRALIAN Energy Upgrades are helping locals access free efficient upgrades and installation to their homes and businesses. The Geelong-based energy specialists supply hot water heat...
May 6, 2021
Inclusive playspace now closer to fruition
A WORLD-CLASS inclusive play space is one step closer to fruition with council endorsing concept plans for the Rippleside infrastructure. Following last week's meeting, the...
May 6, 2021
Fly-in safety lesson for Ocean Grove students
WHILE dressed like heroes, Ocean Grove Primary School students got to meet the real-life crew behind a record number of rescues performed on Victoria...
April 29, 2021
GRLC appoints new chief executive
THE Geelong Regional Library Corporation (GRLC) has announced Vanessa Schernickau as the new CEO following a competitive recruitment process. As a strong advocate for regional...
April 29, 2021
Public welcomed back to council meetings
THE City of Greater Geelong has begun hosting community-based meetings this week for the first time in more than a year. During the pandemic council...
April 29, 2021
Geelong commemorates our ANZACs
ANZAC Day attracted thousands of onlookers to Geelong’s city centre as veterans marched through the CBD, while smaller ceremonies took place across the region. Projections...
April 29, 2021
Residents join leaders in talks for equality
LABOR'S Shadow Minister for Women Tanya Plibersek joined residents at an open forum discussing gender-based issues during the week. The April 26 event consisted of...
April 29, 2021
Minimum passing laws come into force
NEW road laws have come into effect earlier this week with drivers to allow more room for cyclists. Commencing on April 26, the new laws...
April 29, 2021
Shadow health minister joins local discussion of aged care reforms
SHADOW Health Minister Mark Butler told Drysdale residents he hopes the upcoming federal budget will prompt a "long overdue" debate about the future of...
April 29, 2021
‘Sip happens’ at Leura Park
LEURA Park has announced it will host the next instalment of the ‘Grapest 5K Run’ set to descend over the award-wining vineyards with a...
April 29, 2021
Volunteers fixing throwaway culture
A REPAIR café based in Highton is challenging throwaway culture by preventing up to 1,500 kilograms of household items from ending up in landfill. The...
April 22, 2021
Major Lara development makes a second attempt
AN APPLICATION for a major development in Geelong's north has been re-lodged less than five months after initial plans were rejected by VCAT. Oreana Property...
April 22, 2021
Time to think green and win
THE City of Greater Geelong has established a new awards program set to recognise community-led actions promoting environmental sustainability. The Community Green Achiever Awards is...
April 22, 2021
White Night will bring city to life once again
GEELONG will shine bright once again following the announcement that White Night will return to the CBD this year. The return of the well-established brand...
April 22, 2021
All Ford Day turns thirty in style
THE All Ford Day took over Geelong’s Eastern Park with the largest single-make car exhibition in Australia. Celebrating its 30th year on Sunday, the vehicle...
April 22, 2021
Calls for government to get onboard with funding
G21 GEELONG Region Alliance is calling for urgent upgrades to the Corio Quay Road ahead of the Spirit of Tasmania's anticipated arrival in 2022. The...
April 15, 2021
Baby Koa’s 1 in 100,000 condition inspires local fundraiser
AT just eight weeks old Koa Gibson is the inspiration behind a heartfelt Surf Coast community fundraiser. The Armstrong Creek newborn may look like a...
April 15, 2021
ArtGusto redesigns Geelong’s art scene
EMERGING artists have transformed 30 metres of blank wall in Geelong’s CBD into a colourful mural celebrating artist of all abilities. Artists from ArtGusto and...
April 15, 2021
Federal boundaries closer to being finalised
THE redistribution of Victorian electorates is closer to being finalised with the objection period coming to an end tomorrow (April 16). Electoral commissioner Tom Rogers...
April 15, 2021
Clean clothes and human connections
AUSTRALIA'S first free mobile laundry service is calling for more volunteers across the Greater Geelong region. Orange Sky was founded by Brisbane locals Nic Marchesi...
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