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GLT digital edition, January 31

Is it time for ‘Work From Home’’ to be stopped?

BY GARETH KENT, Director, Preston Rowe Paterson Geelong As we head into a new year, with a federal election coming up, the big issues are shaping up...

New report confirms social impact

A Social Impact Report completed by representatives from the Committee for Geelong's 'Leaders for Geelong' Program has revealed Geelong Connected Communities' (GCC) grants program...

Emilie Flynn to contest Corio for the Greens

CLIMATE professional Emilie Flynn will contest the federal seat of Corio for the Greens in the upcoming 2025 election, aiming to bring key community...

Avalon Airport expands freight operations with new cargo terminal manager

AVALON Airport has appointed Jacques Dumont as its new cargo terminal manager as it prepares to open a new $8 million state-of-the-art facility which...

New data reveals rise in trade apprenticeships

THE number of trade apprenticeship commencements has risen by more than 70 per cent since 2019, according to figures from the National Centre for...

Jiyai Shin to defend Vic Open title at 13th Beach after Australian Open victory

FORMER world No.1 Jiyai Shin will return to 13th Beach Golf Links next month to defend her Vic Open title, aiming for a rare...

Young LGBTIQA+ Victorians to benefit from HEY grants

THIRTEEN community groups across Victoria will receive more than $100,000 in funding to support young LGBTIQA+ people through the latest round of the Healthy...

Nominations open for 2024 Victorian Sport Awards

NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2024 Victorian Sport Awards (VSAs), which celebrate achievements across all levels of Victorian sport throughout the past year. Presented...

CFA declares total fire ban

The CFA has announced tomorrow, Monday, January 27, to be a day of Total Fire Ban (TFB) for most of Victoria including the South...

Parents urged to book asthma check-ups ahead of school return

PARENTS and carers are being urged to book asthma check-ups for their children before the school year starts to avoid the annual February back-to-school...

Campaign launched to combat school bullying

A NEW campaign encouraging kindness among students has been launched as children prepare to return to school in 2025, as bullying concerns rise in...

Residents urged to include pets in bushfire survival plans

THE CFA and RSPCA Victoria are urging Victorians to include their pets in bushfire survival plans as fire activity continues to threaten parts of...

Support available for farmers affected by fires and drought

FARMERS and communities impacted by the recent Grampians fires and ongoing drought in the south-west region are being encouraged to seek specialist wellbeing support. Agriculture...

Town snapshot – Lara

THE size of Lara is approximately 89.5 square kilometres and has 45 parks covering nearly 6.7% of total area. The population of Lara in 2016...

0612 Around the region 

TWEED 1203 Kyogle Road, Uki Agent: Northern Rivers Property Group - Murwillumbah You will love coming home to this high set quality built timber home, situated tucked...

Geelong Travel – Travel & Cruise World Expo 2025

MGH digital edition, January 24

GLT digital edition, January 24

A rewarding career path from massage therapist to osteopath

SARAH Gerritsen's studies in remedial massage helped influence her decision to embark on an exciting career in osteopathy. After relocating to Geelong from Germany to...

Driving for change at Give Where You Live Foundation golf day

More than 100 golfers from over 25 local businesses will tee off on Friday, February 7, at Curlewis Golf Club for the community at...

Heritage sites restored through disaster recovery grants

A PROGRAM to revive Victoria's heritage landmarks damaged by natural disasters has delivered its first grants, helping repair sites across the state. Planning Minister Sonya...

Community group sounds alarm on PFAS Threat

COMMUNITY groups are calling for urgent federal intervention to address the growing threat of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) pollution in Australia's waterways. Clean Ocean...

Drivers warned about hidden car hazards

VICTORIAN motorists are being urged to think twice about what they leave in their vehicles, with everyday items posing safety risks or potential damage...