Geelong CEO making international power moves
HOLLYWOOD heavyweight Sarah Harden gave a shout out to her old home of Geelong and love of the Cats when she was in Melbourne...
Council kicks in support for Warriors FC
THE North Geelong Warriors secured an off-field win last week when the club convinced the City of Greater Geelong to chip in funds to...
Feed Geelong Appeal nears launch
THE Give Where You Live Foundation is gearing up for a week-long campaign this month to help fight hunger as demand for its services...
Bringing out the best through gaming
A GEELONG initiative that uses gaming as a therapeutic tool for youth and young adults is being rolled out across the state, with plans...
Father and daughter ignite Geelong arts scene
GEELONG's reactivated arts scene features live performances from a famous father and his daughter this month, with Skyhooks guitarist Bob Starkie playing a celebratory...
Music Cafe brews
THE BELLARINE'S Music Café is making the most of its new and bigger home at the Portarlington Golf Club by expanding its programming of...
Surf Coast artist soothes souls
TORQUAY musician Paz Sounds is on a mission to heal and her debut album 'Moments' has used the Surf Coast as inspiration for the...
Nola’s recovery
Nola moved into Homestyle after suffering a stroke, with her care needs in hospital deemed too high for her to return home to her...
Friends of the Barwon want higher enviro flows
THE Victorian government's new strategy to meet the state's water needs for the next 50 years has met with disapproval from local river advocates,...
Doors open for Sustainable House Day
TIPS on a reducing energy bills and creating a more ecologically sound home will feature prominently at an upcoming Sustainable House Day events in...
L2P Program marks milestone
MORE than 400 young drivers across greater Geelong have gained their licence through a community-based program designed to reduce road trauma. The L2P program is...
Employment group awarded for service
A FOCUS on fostering a positive work environment for WDEA Works employees has earnt the organisation an Employer of Choice gong at the Australian...
“Time to crack on”: climate change legislation passes
LABOR'S climate bill legislating a 43 per cent emissions reduction cut by 2030 has passed the Senate, clearing the way for Australia's official target...
CCMA adds zero emission car to its fleet
THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) has added the first zero emission vehicle (ZEV) to its fleet. The Hyundai Kona Electric, which is one of...
Childcare workers strike for better conditions
GEELONG early childhood workers joined thousands people who attended a nationwide "shutdown" of the sector, demanding better wages and reforms to working conditions. More than...
Ghan makes second visit to Inverleigh
THE Ghan arrived in Inverleigh from Darwin last week, the second time in the history of the famous railway it's journeyed to greater Geelong. After...
G21 leaders spruik region in capitals
LOCAL government leaders from across the G21 region visited Canberra and Spring Street last month to lobby for increased support of priority projects and...
Four decades of care
THE state's second oldest palliative care organisation, the Hospice Foundation Geelong is marking its 40th anniversary this year. Founded by GP Trevor Banks and colleagues...
Council widens debate on January 26
THE City of Greater Geelong has committed to having "difficult" conversations about the future direction of January 26 as it initiates the first round...
Aquatic sports need new home
AQUATIC sport players around greater Geelong are concerned the closure of Norlane's Waterworld Leisure Centre will leave them without a fit-for-purpose venue to practice...
Geelong yacht club opens to public
THE Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RYGC) is giving people a chance to explore sailing at a community open day on September 11 as it...
Bendigo confirms exit from Newcomb and Belmont
THE BENDIGO and Adelaide Bank has told staff it won't be reopening its Belmont and Newcomb branches, but has reassured them that no job...
More solar for new homes
NEW homes under construction are now eligible for the state's solar panel rebate, broadening the Andrews government's push to cut carbon emissions. Saving homeowners up...
Paddle strength
ON THE cusp of its 20-year anniversary, one of Geelong's most unique rowing boats shows no signs of slowing down even though many of...