Lunch for Lazarus to help locals in need
NEXT month's 'Lunch for Lazarus' fundraising event will call on the community to help support Lazarus Community Centre and Lifeline Geelong/South West Victoria in...
Former Lion returns to the den
PREMIERSHIP Geelong Cats player Jed Bews returned to his junior football club Leopold to deliver a free junior football clinic last week. The defender was...
Geelong creatives shortlisted in We the Makers fashion prize
THE City of Greater Geelong's National Wool Museum has announced 20 emerging designers who have been shortlisted for the $10,000 We the Makers Sustainable...
First Nations art showcased on local NBN boxes
ARTWORKS by local First Nations people feature on NBN boxes across Greater Geelong to celebrate National Reconciliation Week. The City of Greater Geelong revealed two...
Alternates announced for the Bells Beach 50 Year Storm
THE public has spoken and 20 alternates for the 2023 Bells Beach 50 Year Storm surfing event in memory of local legend Shaun Brooks...
Community to be heroes for dogs in need
PAW patrol will descend on Geelong once again this morning (May 28) for the RSPCA Victoria's Million Paws Walk which will help to raise...
Grassroots sports club rewards program returns
THE Transport Accident Commission (TAC) will give thousands of football and netball clubs across Victoria the opportunity to take home up to $10,000 for...
GWYLF grants to help community to thrive
THE Give Where You Live Foundation's 2023 Survive and Thrive program will provide more than $420,000 in grants to 15 local organisations to help...
Locals to push-up for mental health
THIS June, Lifeline Geelong and South West Victoria is encouraging locals to push for better mental health by participating in mental health initiative, 'The...
The art of Hand Therapy
Hand Therapy Week, from June 2 to 9, will shed light on the advanced practice of hand therapy and the practitioners who are leading...
Club urges city to reconsider Kardinia Pool arrangement
A MOVE to close Kardinia Aquatic Centre during winter would be a "dreamkiller" for aspiring Geelong athletes, according to a local swimming club. The City...
The Artful Collager set to sweep the Borough
THE Queenscliff Neighbourhood House Gallery's (QNHG) popular 'The Artful Collager' exhibition is back for another year showcasing the imaginative collage compositions of 14 local...
Top First Nations surfers gather for 10th Australian Titles
THE top First Nations surfers from across the country have arrived on Wadawurrung Country in anticipation of this weekend's Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles presented...
Harrison makes Aussie team for ISA world titles
BARWON Heads surfer Ellie Harrison has achieved her greatest professional feat to date, named as one of Australia's representatives in the International Surfing Association...
No libraries to close yet, but no extra funding
NO LIBRARIES will close across the City of Greater Geelong in the coming financial year but the impasse about the future of the library...
Geelong local spearheads jet ski challenge across Bass Strait
GEELONG local Brendan Whitty and two of his mates decided to bypass the Spirit of Tasmania and instead made the trip home from Hobart...
More trains on the way for Geelong travellers
PASSENGERS journeying between South Geelong and Waurn Ponds will have more options for travel thanks to a new train stabling facility in Waurn Ponds...
Geelong Food Relief extend hours to meet ongoing demand
GEELONG Food Relief hopes to meet increased demands across the community by extending its hours at the North Geelong mini mart. The local food security...
The Creek open new gallery inside historical site
While the industrial steel and metal sculptures are the ones that instantly draw attention, there is more to see at The Creek Gallery and...
Upgrades complete at North Shore Station
WORKS to build and upgrade car parking spaces at North Shore Station are now complete, making it easier for commuters to park, catch the...
Grovedale Hotel wins again as top regional hotel
THE Grovedale Hotel is the talk of the town after taking home its second Ian Larkin Overall Hotel of the Year (Regional) at the...
Eastern Beachpool closed for maintenance
THE children's pool at Eastern Beach Reserve will remain closed until May 29, while the city completes maintenance works. To comply with safety and pool...
Mother’s Day Lunch reaches new fundraising heights
GEELONG Mums have raised a whopping $206,000 at the tenth anniversary of its popular Geelong Mums Mother's Day Lunch presented by Community Care Chemist. Hosted...
Mirror maze dazzles at Johnstone Park
GEELONG's Johnstone Park came to life over the weekend for the launch of Kaleidoscope, a life-sized maze made of 70 tonnes of glass, mirrors,...