About: Georgia Holloway

Lived experiences to help determine shire’s access and inclusion

THE Surf Coast Shire Council is encouraging residents to help establish a new Access and Inclusion Plan for 2021-2024. The updated plan follows council's ongoing...

Winter Shiraz Festival to showcase the region

GEELONG’S Winter Shiraz Festival is set to return next month following the state government’s contribution through the Wine Growth Fund. Following a COVID-19 induced hiatus,...

Torquay-born recycling program hopes for global reach

RIP Curl has global aspirations following the launch of its new Wetsuit Take Back Recycling Program. After first taking place in Torquay three years ago...

Anglesea community awarded for climate action

ANGLESEA Community House has won a statewide climate action award following efforts to divert 144 tonnes of non-organic material from landfill each year. Since 2014,...

The hidden homeless

OLDER women are emerging as the hidden figures of homelessness as more people throughout the region are becoming increasingly displaced. In the Barwon South West,...

Social housing boom

THE Surf Coast Shire council has endorsed plans to help deliver a $20 million commitment to social housing in the region.

During last...

Microplastics threatening Surf Coast wetlands

WITH World Environment Day today, the Surfrider Foundation has used the occasion to demand answers over microplastics posing a threat to Surf Coast wetlands. Last...

Tender decided for multi-million dollar ferry terminal

THE Queenscliff Ferry Terminal's multi-million-dollar redevelopment is closer to fruition with the tender being awarded to Kane Constructions Pty Ltd. Under the Geelong City Deal,...

Surf Coast youth to be recognised at annual awards

THE 2021 Surf Coast Shire Youth Awards are now open for nominations in a bid to celebrate the contributions made by young people throughout...

Students raising money for mental health

TWO Sacred Heart College students have used their lived experiences as motivation to raise money for mental health awareness. Year 12 students Lucy Wood and...

Million-dollar boost

CONSTRUCTION has commenced on a $1.6 million-dollar park, providing an inclusive community space for Armstrong Creek’s growing population. Geelong mayor Stephanie Asher welcomed the commencement...

The Salty Dog Cafe to host annual pooch parade

THE Salty Dog Café is set to transform the foreshore into a pooch parade raising money for Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS). Owner James Zocchi...

Major retailer set to deliver one million vaccines

THE Cotton On Foundation will deliver up to one million COVID-19 vaccines to vulnerable communities following a partnership with UNICEF. The foundation has been in...

Geelong students join forces for climate action

GEELONG students left the classroom last Friday to protest the government’s climate inaction that they say is impacting their future. Hundreds of school-aged students from...

Hospitality relief not enough for struggling coast

THE announcement of flexible visa conditions has been deemed not enough to repair Lorne's struggling hospitality industry. While venue manager Paul Upham welcomed the news...

Shire declares accommodation crisis in Lorne

THE Surf Coast Shire council has declared a key worker accommodation crisis in Lorne as the coastal town continues to struggle following COVID-19 lockdowns. The...

Homelessness action group standing against inaction

ANGELA co-founded Homelessness Action Geelong after showing long-term concern for community members facing the impacts of the housing crisis. Since going live with the activism...

TSLSC celebrates the past and present

IN 1945 the Torquay Surf Life Saving Club pioneered patrolling on Victorian beaches and now in 2021 they celebrate 75 years in operation, while...

Wadawurrung voices heard in new jobs strategies

TRADITIONAL owners have joined the table to guide new strategies set to boost training and job opportunities for Aboriginal Victorians. Each region's Traditional Owners, employment...

MP launches school climate challenge

CORANGAMITE MP Libby Coker is empowering students to take action with the introduction of a climate challenge for schools. Ms Coker officially launched the project,...

Records broken on the Great Ocean Road

THE Kieser Great Ocean Road Running Festival has made a triumphant return as Australia’s largest running event. GORRF director Brad King confirmed almost 9,000 runners,...

Community asked to rate new four-bin service

THE Surf Coast Shire council is calling for community feedback on their innovative four-bin kerbside service. Introducing the service in January 2021, the Surf Coast...

New life

WARRALILY is set to receive a makeover next month with residents coming together to plant up to 100 river red gums. Part of the National...

South Barwon’s coastal swap

VICTORIA'S major political parties have reaffirmed shifting Torquay to the electorate of Polwarth is "the best of a bad situation" but the fate of...