About: Georgia Holloway
January 28, 2021
OneWorth a success among young girls
INSTILLING self-worth in young girls is in demand after the successful launch of the OneWorth program on the Bellarine Peninsula. Mindset educator Kirsten Roberts and...
January 28, 2021
Accessible homes for those living with a disability
TWO groups have come together to ensure people living with a disability have the same opportunities as the rest of the community starting with...
January 28, 2021
Floating on air
HOT air ballooning has returned to the Geelong sky following a 15-year hiatus. The last hot air balloon floated over the skyline in about 2006...
January 28, 2021
2021 Youth Council announced
TWELVE youths have been elected to take on the added responsibility of representing young people from across the region as they now prepare to...
January 27, 2021
Police believe a Torquay firebug has struck again
A TORQUAY firebug who has been actively lighting fires since October 23, is thought to have struck again this morning with police urging anyone...
January 21, 2021
New Year blitz exposes bad habits
STATISTICS have shown that while it is a new year, Greater Geelong residents are still up to the same old driving habits. Up to 594...
January 21, 2021
Another busy season as patrols rescue 104 people
LIFE SAVERS have had their work cut out for them following another difficult season with over 100 rescues performed locally. From November 1 to January...
January 21, 2021
Love from Lenny giving sick children a reason to smile
A TORQUAY mother has ensured the legacy of her little boy will live on through the Love from Lenny toy drive. Lauren Henwood faced every...
January 21, 2021
Pako Festa’s CovidSafe plan announced
PAKO Festa is set to return next month with Diversitat announcing an all-new look to the classic event. After 38 years of delivering culture to...
January 21, 2021
Ross River tally doubles in less than a month
ROSS River cases have more than doubled this month causing health officials to voice their concerns for the region. A Department of Health and Human...
January 14, 2021
Vanessa is back to promote road safety
Vanessa may be back with a brand new look, but she still has the same message for young drivers. The Transport Accident Commission’s Vanessa program...
January 7, 2021
Operation Barwon in full swing as Queenscliff heats up
WITH the Queenscliff boat ramp at near capacity Victoria Police and the State Fisheries Authority are reminding the public that Operation Barwon is in...
January 7, 2021
Record number of drownings reported across the state
ADDITONAL funding has been designated to Life Saving Victoria as a record number of drownings is reported across the state. Last week Life Saving Victoria...
January 7, 2021
Health Officer issues Ross River warning for Greater Geelong
RESIDENTS and visitors of the Greater Geelong region are being warned to protect themselves as Ross River cases continue to rise in the region. Deputy...
January 7, 2021
Life saving helicopter to be stationed in Barwon Heads full-time
SURF Life Saving Victoria will position one of two rescue helicopters at Barwon Heads Airport following a record number of drowning fatalities over a...
January 7, 2021
Geelong trio create a new software to assist with global pandemic
FORMER Geelong school mates have used the global pandemic to launch several businesses with the latest venture said to take the guesswork out of...
January 7, 2021
Kennel Cough is the latest infection to spread across the region
EXPERTS have issued a warning about an infectious virus impacting dogs. Newtown Veterinary Clinic last week alerted the public that Infectious Canine Cough (ICC) or...
January 5, 2021
Barwon Water confirms cause of 3-metre-deep sinkhole on Myers Street
A CONFIRMED break in a sewer pipe has left a three-metre-deep sinkhole along Myers Street causing State Emergency Services to attend the scene. Repairs have...
January 4, 2021
3-metre deep sinkhole interrupts City traffic
A SUSPECTED pipe failure has caused a sinkhole to appear on Myers Street with State Emergency Services first on the scene. The three-metre-deep hole was...
December 31, 2020
Building strong foundations
A KEY partnership will see Geelong youths the focus of a program dedicated to building foundations for strong mental health. Chief executive officer of LifeChanger...
December 31, 2020
Emergency Holiday Help will now be more accessible
HELP across the region will be more accessible as the festive season proves to be a difficult time for many. The Give Where You Live...
December 31, 2020
City boosts local economy through commitment to start-ups
THE City has helped create almost 50 jobs through its commitment to support emerging start-up businesses across the Greater Geelong region. The projected job growth...
December 24, 2020
Warralily Community Champion Award recognises Oberon musicians
THE winners of the inaugural Warralily Community Champion Awards have been announced in a new collaboration between Oberon High School and the township. Ahead of...
December 24, 2020
Free CBD parking a possibility in 2021
WITH business returning to central Geelong the City is exploring ways to expand free parking in 2021. Following a notice of motion from Cr Eddy...
