Business bores its way to the top
More than six months after winning the region's most prestigious business prize, DirectBor director Aaron Finch is still on a high. A first-time entrant in...
Awards showcase brilliance of business community
The Geelong Chamber of Commerce is rolling out the red carpet and inviting the region's businesses, visionary leaders and brightest young minds to step...
Awards offer growth and recognition
Win or otherwise, this year's chair of judging Simon Flowers says the Geelong Business Excellence Awards provide an invaluable opportunity for local businesses to...
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...
No more: Demonstrators call for end to gendered violence
MORE than two thousand people gathered in Geelong's CBD last weekend to rally against gender-based violence. The demonstration, organised by Indigenous-led not-for-profit organisation What Were...
Geelong’s rising stars shine after completing GRID Series music program
THE Grass Roots Indie Development (GRID) Series music program marked its exciting conclusion last month with a concert, celebrating the achievements of its first...
Torquay group offers safe space for same sex attracted women
A NEW support group has launched in Torquay for queer women who may be feeling same sex attraction later in life. Targeted towards women aged...
Have your say on the future of Kennett River
THE Great Ocean Road Coast & Parks Authority is inviting those interested in helping shape the future of Kennett River to join a soon-to-be...
Bellbrae Primary School precinct slated for safety boost
THE Surf Coast Shire is seeking funding from the state government to undertake road improvements around Bellbrae Primary School. The move follows community concerns about...
Geelong celebrates First Nations culture with NBN Box Art Trail
SEVERAL National Broadband Network (NBN) utility boxes across Greater Geelong have been transformed into vibrant displays celebrating First Nations stories and art. The nine completed...
Art of the Minds founder named Local Legend
MENTAL health educator and advocate Jules Haddock has been named among this year's recipients of the Surf Coast Shire Local Legends award. Ms Haddock is...
Local artist brings “happy art” to homewares range
A Torquay artist has fulfilled a career-long dream, collaborating with iconic Australian retailer Adairs on a homewares range that showcases her vibrant works of...
Celebrate Geelong’s youth through awards
NOMINATIONS for this year's Geelong Youth Awards have opened, as the city gears up for a celebration of its outstanding young people. The awards are...
Young women hit hardest by loneliness, survey finds
Young women are more likely than their male peers to experience loneliness, with almost two-thirds of women aged between 12-25 reporting feelings of isolation...
Businesses unite to support Lifeline
CHIEF executives, business leaders and mental health advocates will next month don their running shoes for the inaugural 135 Corporate Dash in support of...
Back to Back Theatre find new audiences on Netflix
THE work of critically acclaimed Back to Back Theatre has reached new audiences following the inclusion of its first feature-length film, Shadow, on the...
Geelong women and girls invited to share healthcare experiences
GEELONG'S state Labor MPs are encouraging women and girls across the region to share their healthcare experiences and make a submission to the women's...
Candlelight vigil to shine light on family violence
THE community will come together next week for a candlelight vigil and forum to remember the women and children who have lost their lives...
Citizen science event to take over Geelong and Surf Coast
THE Geelong Field Naturalists Club is encouraging residents across Greater Geelong and the Surf Coast to take part in the world's biggest citizen science...
Environmentalists cheer closure of Lake Modewarre to duck hunting
ENVIRONMENTAL advocates are this week celebrating the closure of Lake Modewarre to duck hunting after campaigning for its closure ahead of this year's season...
Firm continues to design excellence
Rob Mills Architecture & Interiors, the team behind some of the Great Ocean Road's most iconic homes, has again been shortlisted for the Australian...
Horseshoe Bend Road reopens to traffic
HORSESHOE Bend Road at Mount Duneed’s Thompson Creek Bridge has today reopened to traffic, signalling a welcome end to the road’s prolonged closure. The area...
Dog lovers to unite for Staffy Stampede
STAFFORDSHIRE bull terriers and their two-legged friends will come together in Geelong this weekend to celebrate the affectionate dog breed. The inaugural Staffy Stampede will...
Community gathering celebrates protection of Spring Creek
THE local community came together last weekend to celebrate the hard-won protection of Spring Creek valley, after the Supreme Court last year dismissed attempts...