Daffodil Day celebrates those touched by cancer
THE community recognises Daffodil Day today, which is Cancer Council's most iconic and much-loved annual campaign to raise life saving funds for world-class cancer...
Australian Surf Champs wrap
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine region has three new Australian surfing champions, with Ben Considine, Gayle Main and Greg Brown tasting success at the...
Sports lighting upgrades continue across the City
HIGH-quality sporting lights have been delivered to two clubs across the Geelong as part of the Victorian government's $2.5million Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program. The...
Boost to provide more bill relief for Victorians
THANKS to a $205 million boost to the Andrews Labor Government's Power Saving Bonus, more Victorians can receive immediate bill relief and cut their...
Power to support all-abilities program with Sportsmans Lunch
The Newcomb Power Football and Netball Club will support their all-abilities football and netball programs with a special junior fundraiser this AFL Grand Final...
Surf Coast surfer shoots for the stars
After recently taking out his maiden junior world championship in El Salvador, Jan Juc dynamo Willis Droomer is shooting for the stars and certainly...
Children in Geelong to access dental care closer to home
GEELONG children will be able to access dental care closer to home thanks to the Andrews Labor Government's continued investment in specialised dental hubs...
Waurn Ponds bridge partially opened
OFFICIALS have partially opened the Waurn Ponds Creek bridge to traffic, allowing drivers of the Greater Geelong region to make a safer journey. The four-lane...
Airshow to touch down at Avalon
THE Australian International Airshow is back February next year and the callout is on for volunteers to get involved in the most comprehensive aviation,...
City seeks input into Million Trees Plan
THE CITY OF GREATER GEELONG is inviting community input into its Million Trees Plan, which aims to create a sustainable, liveable and more resilient...
Westfield Local Heroes announced
THREE trailblazing women are finalists in the Geelong Westfield Local Heroes community recognition and grants program and will have the chance to take home...
Hot Chocolate Festival off to a warm start
THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD Chocalaterie and Ice Creamery on the Surf Coast have whisked up plenty of ways to keep chocolate lovers everywhere warm...
Electric vehicle fleet to expand in City
THE City of Greater Geelong plans to add to its growing fleet of electric vehicles after securing a grant to install new charging stations...
Lucy Elle explores heartbreak to find peace of silence
BELLARINE singer-songwriter Lucy Elle has unveiled her debut solo EP 'Silent Side of Quiet', an album that details a culmination of twisted heartbreak tales...
Djarrk to host first round of Victorian Open Series
ENTRIES have now opened for the first round of the 2022/23 Victorian Open Series, with the three-part series kicking off at Djarrk (Bells Beach)...
Community spirit shines through with op shop opening
THE Lions Club of Corio Norlane Opportunity Shop has reopened in style thanks to the generosity of volunteers and contractors within the community. Following extensive...
City release new urban forest data
THE City of Greater Geelong have supported National Tree Day by sharing data on more than 165,000 trees they manages in parks, reserves and...
The Whitlams Black Stump Band to bring country to Queenscliff
FRONTED by ARIA award winning artist Tim Freedman, The Whitlams Black Stump Band will roll their way into the Borough for a very special...
The Good Human Factory puts a smile on locals dial
SURF COAST community members attended the Torquay Football Club to hear professional surfer and Good Human Factory founder, Cooper Chapman, share wellbeing and mental...
Surf Coast, Bellarine represented at Australian Surf Championships
THE Surf Coast and Bellarine region will have 15 athletes head to the Australian Surf Championships this month as part of the Victorian State...
Bringing recycled denim vintage to Torquay
BORN OUT OF a will to inspire a new wave of conscious consumption in the fashion industry, Scout for Vintage is the newest creative...
Geelong community mark best Dry July fundraising ever
THE GEELONG community is raising a glass to mark its most successful Dry July ever, generating $201,465 for Barwon Health's cancer services. A total of...
Greater Geelong region thrives at Premier’s VCE Awards
GEELONG’S highest achieving academics have been recognised at the Premier’s VCE Awards, celebrating their outstanding efforts and achievements amidst the challenges of 2021. The Greater...
Local gymnasts ready for nationals
THE REGION’S brightest up and coming gymnasts will receive the honour of representing their state at the Special Olympics Australia National Games this October...