May 23, 2024
New exhibition offers community journey through Wadawurrung Country
AN IMMERSIVE exhibition sharing the sights, sounds and stories of Wadawurrung Country and its Traditional Owners is set to open in Torquay next week. Entitled...
May 23, 2024
The Grovedale Hotel named regional Victoria’s best pokie pub
THE Grovedale Hotel was one of four local watering holes recognised on Monday night at Victoria's most prestigious hospitality awards. The venue was crowned regional...
May 23, 2024
Textiles take centre stage in new Anglesea art exhibition
AN ANGLESEA-BASED textile artist has team up with three local ceramicists for a new exhibition with a Japanese-inspired aesthetic. Entitled Cloth + Clay, the show...
May 15, 2024
Nominations open for Victoria’s top manufacturing awards
NOMINATIONS have opened for this year's Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards and manufacturers across the state are encouraged to enter. The annual awards are...
May 15, 2024
Meli celebrates first birthday
COMMUNITY service organisation Meli last month celebrated one year since it was formed through the merger of Barwon Child, Youth & Family and the...
May 13, 2024
Shire to host information sessions for prospective council candidates
THE Surf Coast Shire will host a series of candidate information sessions for those in the region interested in standing for council ahead of...
May 12, 2024
Community urged to use strong passwords to protect their information online
THE Victorian government has this month launched a new campaign to encourage community members to strengthen their passwords in the wake of increasing reports...
May 11, 2024
Petition urges relocation of planned mental health residence
A GROUP of Torquay residents is calling for a proposed mental health care facility to be relocated, stating its proximity to a local school...
May 10, 2024
Life is about relationships
More than ever, educating the next generation requires an all-encompassing approach to teaching and learning, one that emphasises the importance of personal and social...
May 10, 2024
Games inquiry finds government rushed costs consideration
THE Victorian government rushed its decision to host the Commonwealth Games and did not allow time for an appropriate consideration of the costs involved,...
May 10, 2024
Inclusive, innovative, and lots of fun.
From Portarlington to Lara, to Colac and everywhere in between, there is a Meli kindergarten close by. Next week, families can visit their local Meli...
May 8, 2024
Small donations make a big difference for families in Afghanistan
THE Aireys Inlet Rural Australians for Refugees (AIRAR) community group is encouraging people to donate the price of a cup of coffee per week,...
May 7, 2024
Outrage as council advocates for wetland closure to duck hunters
GEELONG Field & Game is calling on the Surf Coast Shire to reverse its decision to advocate for the closure of the region's wetlands...
May 6, 2024
Sisterhood of the shred: New surf club empowers women to enjoy the waves
A SOCIAL surf club for women and girls of all ages and abilities has launched on the Surf Coast. Founded by friends Meg Hellard, Chelsea...
May 5, 2024
Geelong Mums announces name change
GEELONG Mums has announced a change to its name, recognising the role the community plays in the local charity's mission to help the region's...
May 5, 2024
State government injects $10 million into live music
VICTORIA'S live music venues and festivals are set to receive a financial boost of $10 million from the state government over the next four...
May 5, 2024
Community feedback sought on local laws
THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking community feedback on a wide range of local laws within the municipality ahead of the expiration of...
May 4, 2024
Geelong gets groovy with free live music festival
A NEW music festival will hit Geelong and the Bellarine next month, offering a series of free performances from homegrown talent across a range...
May 4, 2024
A bookshop with a difference
AN ARMSTRONG Creek local and her sister have launched an online second-hand bookstore, with the aim of saving books from landfill and giving them...
May 4, 2024
Greens get tough on housing with new leadership
A SHAKEUP to the Victorian Greens leadership has seen Western Victorian upper house MP Sarah Mansfield assume the role of co-deputy. She steps into the...
May 4, 2024
Coker backs strong action on supermarket chains
FEDERAL Corangamite MP Libby Coker has thrown her support behind tough action on supermarket retailers who engage in bad behaviour. It follows the release last...
May 3, 2024
Entries open to Geelong’s most prestigious awards program
GEELONG’S business leaders, young entrepreneurs and organisations gathered yesterday (Thursday, May 2) to celebrate the launch of the 2024 Geelong Business Excellence Awards. The sold-out...
May 3, 2024
Last year’s winners
Here are the winners of the 2023 Geelong Business Excellence Awards. BUSINESS OF THE YEAR WINNER: DirectBor BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR WINNER: Justin Martin YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE...
May 3, 2024
Celebrating the region’s best
Entries for the highly anticipated 2024 Geelong Business Excellence Awards (GBEA) have officially opened, paving the way for a celebration of the region's best...
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