Giving Tree Appeal to spread Christmas cheer
CHEER GEELONG is among a number of local businesses getting behind this year's Geelong Giving Tree Appeal. Launching tomorrow, November 11, the annual Meli and...
Local duo smash mental health fundraising goal
A GEELONG mother-daughter duo has helped to raise more than $15,000 for the Black Dog Institute during October's One Foot Forward campaign. Janina Lear and...
Community creativity celebrated at Warralily Market
THE Warralily Market dazzled over the weekend, with thousands of locals helping to celebrate community and creativity. Saturday's event at Mirambeena Park provided the community...
School Christmas Tree extravaganza to return
GEELONG's Johnstone Park will be lit up this festive season with special Christmas trees designed by students from 30 different local schools. The popular annual...
Youth voices amplified at headspace event
HEADSPACE Geelong and Corio helped to amplify the voices of young people seeking mental health support by hosting a Q&A panel event last week. The...
Shining blue for River’s Gift
AUSTRALIA’s leading Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) research funding charity, River’s Gift is encouraging schools, businesses and the community to Shine Blue to mark...
Playing times released for QMF
THE organisers of the Queenscliff Music Festival have gone live with the playing times for their 25th anniversary music and arts extravaganza. The annual festival...
Experienced researcher elected to Deakin vice-chancellor role
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY has formally appointed highly regarded internal professor Matthew Clarke as their new deputy vice-chancellor research and innovation. Professor Matthew Clarke has over two...
Locals rise and shine at Geelong Mums breakfast
GEELONG'S corporate sector has turned out in force to support Geelong Mums at the organisation's Rise and Shine Business Breakfast. Last Friday's event in the...
Forum discusses female recruitment to supply chain
DEAKIN University has helped to facilitate an industry forum to encourage local businesses to boost female participation in the supply chain workforce. The Supply Chain...
Blagojevic commits for 2024
STAR big man George Blagojevic is the third player to commit to chasing a championship with Geelong United in 2024 NBL1 season. Blagojevic joins captain...
Tradies Challenge rides URBNSURF waves
AUSTRALIA'S best surfing tradies put their tools down at the weekend for the WorkSafe Tradies Challenge at URBNSURF. Sunday's competition saw more than 50 competitors...
Surf Coast CWA deliver boost to Geelong Mums
THE Surf Coast Country Women's Association (CWA) has provided a huge boost to Geelong Mums by donating 10 highchairs. The donation will allow Geelong Mums...
Doctor braves the shave for kids
LAKE IMAGING is encouraging the local community to throw their support behind one of their own radiologists who will be shaving his head to...
Mirambeena Park to come to life for Warralily Market
THOUSANDS of locals are slated to get into the festive spirit this weekend at Mirambeena Park for the November edition of the Warralily Market. Saturday's...
Owusu wins Best Musician crown at Music Victoria Awards
TORQUAY musician Immy Owusu has achieved his biggest professional feat to date and been crowned Music Victoria’s 2023 Best Musician. The African music and psych...
Barwon Club vying for state honours
THE Barwon Club Hotel has been lauded for its music and venue excellence, named as a finalist in this year’s Music Victoria Awards. The Moorabool...
$174,900 in grants to enrich and connect Geelong region
MORE than 60 community groups, clubs, organisations and neighbourhood houses are celebrating the spoils of receiving a share of $174,900 in grants. The latest City...
Better boating just in time for summer
UPGRADES are now complete at the popular Avalon boat ramp, allowing boaters to hit the water just in time for the warmer summer months. The...
GNL superstar to return to Ocean Grove
OCEAN GROVE’s pursuit of back-to-back A Grade netball premierships has received a huge boost with three-time GNL A grade league best and fairest Zanna...
Foundation’s donation to expand Mini Movers program
A GENEROUS $25,000 grant from the Anthony Costa Foundation will help Leisure Networks expand their popular Mini Movers program throughout Geelong region. Mini Movers is...
Bellarine women’s squad to storm championship division
THE BELLARINE Storm senior women's team will be moving up into the Championship Women's competition in 2024. The move is seen as a "vote in...
New raised crossing to provide safer transport in Highton
A NEW raised crossing is helping to provide Highton residents with safer ways to get to school and around the community. The crossing has been...
House to deliver health for Geelong community
BARWON Health Foundation's single biggest fundraising activity in its 21-year history is underway. The blueprint of the House4Health, which is a four-bedroom Hamlan Home on...