September 5, 2024
Electric Homes Program charged up for a second year
GEELONG Sustainability has officially launched the second edition of its highly successful program aimed at helping households make the transition from gas to renewable...
September 4, 2024
Geelong Arts Centre wins prestigious award
GEELONG Arts Centre has been named Australia's performing arts centre of the year, becoming the first venue to receive the prestigious award twice. The centre...
September 3, 2024
Local myotherapist shares Olympic journey
LOCAL myotherapist Toby Glennon has recently returned home after enjoying a front row seat at the Paris Olympic Games. "One of the coolest things that...
September 2, 2024
Local pet care business honoured
FAMILY-OWNED pet accommodation and day care business Pets Country Club has been deeply rooted within the Lara community since 1996. It was a lifelong passion...
August 30, 2024
Questions remain about stadium switch
ARMSTRONG Creek was in line to receive two sporting stadiums as recently as May, but will now only get one. The state and federal government...
August 29, 2024
Wildlife Victoria under fire over rescue services
WILDLIFE Victoria has denied claims the organisation no longer has 24/7 dedicated rescuers operating along the Surf Coast, after a prominent wildlife rescue group...
August 29, 2024
GBEA finalists celebrated
GEELONG'S business community came together last week to celebrate the businesses, entrepreneurs and business leaders named as finalists in this year's Geelong Business Excellence...
August 28, 2024
RACV Torquay Resort’s event space crowned regional Victoria’s best
RACV Torquay Resort has come away victorious from this year's Victorian Accommodation Awards for Excellence, taking home the title of regional Victoria's Best Meeting...
August 28, 2024
3G shutdown delayed until October
TELSTRA and Optus have postponed the shutdown of their 3G mobile networks until October, after a Senate inquiry found the country was "inadequately prepared"...
August 27, 2024
Deakin trial explores links between food and mood
Can diet changes and an increase in enjoyable physical activity help to improve the wellbeing of those experiencing serious mental health struggles? A clinical trial...
August 27, 2024
Local firm’s passion for adventure recognised
TRAILBLAZING outdoor adventure provider Geelong Adventure Specialists (GAS) first launched onto the scene more than 10 years ago after co-owners Jeremy and Shelley Wright...
August 26, 2024
Homelessness network demands action on housing
THE Barwon & South West Homelessness Network (BSWHN) is urging the state government to begin moving on the 1,300 new social and affordable homes...
August 26, 2024
Equality in gold: Women shine in Paris
From swimmer Kaylee McKeown's back-to-back titles in the 100m and 200m backstroke events to BMX rider Saya Sakakibara's emotional win after a horror crash...
August 25, 2024
Help choose Westfield Geelong’s Local Hero
WESTFIELD Geelong is encouraging the community to cast their vote to help determine this year's Westfield Local Hero and the recipient of a $20,000 grant. Now...
August 23, 2024
Sunrise yoga for mental health: 2,000 to take to GMHBA Stadium
To celebrate World Mental Health Day, Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium is set to host a unique and uplifting sunrise yoga session, bringing 2,000 people together...
August 23, 2024
Retiree honoured for bravery during Bourke Street terror attack
WHEN a vehicle exploded on Bourke Street on November 9, 2018, retiree Rodney Patterson did not hesitate when he ran over to assist the...
August 22, 2024
Bellbrae students grow green future
BELLBRAE Primary School is fostering the next generation of eco-warriors with the help of a Climate Emergency Grant from the Surf Coast Shire council. The...
August 22, 2024
Recycling rules set to tighten
COMPOSTABLE plastic bags, used in many local government areas across Victoria to support and encourage the recycling of food waste, may soon be banned...
August 21, 2024
One in four Aussies battle long-term loneliness
Australians who are single, unemployed, living with disability, experiencing financial hardship or poor health are more likely to be persistently lonely, a new study...
August 21, 2024
Study reveals extent of tradie pain
More than nine in 10 tradies have experienced some form of pain or injury in the past 12 months, with the majority experiencing, on...
August 19, 2024
The Sands Torquay to tee off for breast cancer
THE Sands Torquay is gearing up to again host its annual charity golf day to raise funds for breast cancer research. Eager to increase its...
August 19, 2024
Major health shake-up for Barwon South West
THE health services operating in the Barwon South West region will be brought together to form a local health service network, the Victorian government...
August 19, 2024
Tehan visits Vanuatu
WANNON federal member Dan Tehan travelled to Vanuatu earlier this month to witness first-hand how Australian aid is helping communities in the Pacific Island...
August 16, 2024
Surf Coast Highway reopened to traffic
THE Surf Coast Highway has reopened to traffic in both directions, as the winter construction blitz on the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication...
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