New strategy sets Geelong Sustainability’s course to net zero goal
CLIMATE action-focused community group Geelong Sustainability last week unveiled a new five-year strategic plan, as it aims to drive greater impact across the community...
Free TAFE still growing in Geelong as minister marks success
FEDERAL Minister for Skills and Training Andrew Giles joined Corangamite Labor federal member Libby Coker at The Gordon last week to celebrate the impact...
Urban forest plan sprouts in Winchelsea and Deans Marsh
THE Surf Coast Shire will plant 160 trees across Winchelsea and Deans Marsh this year as part of a long-term urban forest initiative aimed...
Local clinic backs Torquay Business Awards
DRIVEN by a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by women and girls in accessing healthcare, the Surf Coast Women's Health Group launched...
Community’s final encore to support resettled family
AN intimate celebration of Irish music and dance this weekend will serve as the final fundraising event for Giving Hope on the Coast, the...
Geelong leads nation with first hydrogen fuel station
VIVA Energy has today (Friday, June 13) unveiled Australia’s first commercial-scale hydrogen refuelling service station, paving the way for the decarbonisation of hard-to-transition industries...
Surf Coast rallies behind walk for truth
A HISTORIC walk for truth raising awareness for Australia's first truth-telling inquiry passed through the Surf Coast this week, bringing together Indigenous leaders, local...
Jam for Refugees returns with a new beat
AN ANNUAL concert aiming to raise funds and awareness for the refugees living in Geelong will make its return this month, in a brand-new...
Honouring those who give back
NOT-FOR-PROFIT organisation Volunteering Geelong is shining a spotlight on community service, inviting nominations for its Volunteer of the Year awards. The awards, which have been...
Local students join forces to tackle vaping harms
Efforts to curb youth vaping across the region are gaining momentum, with local initiatives helping to spark vital conversations and raise awareness about the...
OneRepublic to headline star-studded Lookout Festival in Torquay
GLOBAL hitmakers OneRepublic will storm the Surf Coast this summer as the headline act for the 2026 edition of Lookout Festival, bringing their signature...
Alcoa’s groundwater extraction plan faces growing community pushback
THE Anglesea community's more than five-year fight to end groundwater extraction from beneath the Anglesea River is intensifying, as Alcoa's application to resume pumping...
Powerful voices take the mic
WOMEN'S voices took centre stage as a full house gathered in Torquay last month to hear powerful stories of strength and resilience. About 80 guests...
G21 to restructure, ceases staff operations
THE G21 Geelong Region Alliance has announced a significant change to its operating model, as budget constraints hits its local government partners. In a letter...
Reconciliation journey to pass through Surf Coast
HUNDREDS are expected to join the local legs of an historic 400km walk for truth and reconciliation next month when Indigenous leaders travel through...
Tastes of Greater Geelong returns to warm up winter
A MUCH-LOVED winter tradition returns for its 14th year, as the region's annual month-long culinary festival once again serves up a feast of flavour...
Govt again rejects Anam Cara’s plea for more support
A PALLIATIVE care facility's request for additional funding support from the State Government has been knocked back for the fifth time. In its budget submission...
State approves rollout of virtual fencing for cattle
THE Victorian government will develop new regulations to support the rollout of virtual fencing for cattle in a move that has been welcomed by...
Fury over fire levy
A PETITION calling for the State Government's controversial Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) to be overturned has reached 37,000 signatures as local firefighters,...
Rotary calls for volunteers to keep life-changing project alive
A ROTARY club-led initiative giving new life to decommissioned playgrounds in disadvantaged overseas communities is in urgent need of new volunteers to ensure the...
Virtual barrier hailed as roadside game-changer
AS THE three-year virtual fencing trial enters its final month, one wildlife rescuer is eyeing off the other hotspots he believes stand to benefit...
Region’s best beers take centre stage
SOME of the Geelong region's top brewers tapped into success last week, earning recognition for their standout suds at the 2025 Australian International Beer...
Shine with the best: Businesses invited to support 2025 Torquay Business Awards
WITH entries already rolling in for the 2025 edition of the Torquay Business Awards, Commerce Torquay is looking to connect with local businesses interested...
AFLW star’s clothing label sparks conversations that matter
AFLW Cats player Mikayla Bowen is driven by an immense passion for mental health and resilience, one that has been shaped both by tragedy...