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October 10, 2022

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...

October 10, 2022

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...

October 10, 2022

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...

October 8, 2022

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...

October 7, 2022

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...

October 7, 2022

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...

October 7, 2022

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...

October 6, 2022

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...

October 5, 2022

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,...

October 5, 2022

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...

October 4, 2022

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...

September 30, 2022

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...

September 20, 2022

“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...

September 18, 2022

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...

September 17, 2022

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...

September 14, 2022

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...

September 14, 2022

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...

September 13, 2022

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...

September 12, 2022

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...

September 11, 2022

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...

September 9, 2022

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...

September 7, 2022

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...

September 6, 2022

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...

September 4, 2022

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...