100,000 trees planted for koalas
A CHARITY'S bid to save koalas has reached new heights with members reaching a milestone in their aim to restore habitats across the region. The...
Refinery in national diesel plan
VIVA Energy’s Geelong refinery has been included in a Federal Government scheme to boost the nation’s diesel fuel stockpile. As part of the plan the Known...
New life set for Barwon River
THE Federal Government’s Fisheries Habitat Restoration Program is set to breathe new life into the Barwon River with the creation of a native fish...
Shiraz Fest to showcase region
GEELONG’S Winter Shiraz Festival is set to return next month after State Government backing through the Wine Growth Fund. Following a COVID-19 induced hiatus, the...
Youth Council ready to take action
GREATER Geelong’s new youth council has set its priorities for the year with health and wellbeing at the top of the list. Junior mayor Elliot...
COVID downtime leads to skills boost
CORANGAMITE Catchment Management Authority has partnered with Conservation Volunteers Australia to create dozen local jobs. Under the Working for Victoria Initiative, 12 Geelong residents were...
Big battery gets power up
THE project to build one of the southern hemisphere’s largest batteries has reached a funding milestone that could provide a much-needed boost for the...
Pako Festa opens bookings
PREPARE your tastebuds for the flavours of Geelong’s 19 ethnic communities as Pako Festa officially opens for bookings. The festival’s global food offering aims to...
Partnership builds strong foundation
GEELONG’S young people are the focus of a program dedicated to improving mental health outcomes. Chief executive officer of LifeChanger Foundation Scott Watters said partnering...