Geelong researcher leads charge for malaria vaccine
A vaccine against malaria might soon be possible, a Geelong-based researcher has suggested. Associate Professor Alyssa Barry, who’s based at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus,...
New Geelong Arts Centre opens its doors
THE shiny new face of the Geelong Arts Centre (GAC) has been officially revealed. The $38.5 million redevelopment includes four purpose-built rehearsal and performance studios,...
Watch your step: Falls high in western Victoria
New research has uncovered the areas of western Victoria most affected by injuries sustained through falling, with the Surf Coast topping the chart for...
City hands out half a million to community groups
THE City of Greater Geelong has invested nearly half a million dollars in more than 100 community groups in the first round of its...
Green Spine wins landscape award
GEELONG’S Green Spine has taken home a coveted honour at the 2019 Australian Institute of Landscape Architecture National Awards. The ongoing project – an initiative...
Tassie band’s rise to the mainland
Country rockers The Wolfe Brothers are showing no signs of slowing down as venues across the country prepare to host the three-piece outfit on...
Geelong tour experience eyes state title
A GEELONG cemetery experience has achieved finalist success in the Cultural Tourism category of this year’s RACV Victorian Tourism Awards. Geelong History Alive Cemetery Tours sees...
Revolutionary medicines for CF patients added to PBS
THE federal government has announced “life-changing” medicines will soon be available through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) to help support the thousands of Australians...
A night on the town: Sir Rod Stewart to perform in Geelong
Sir Rod Stewart will croon his way into the hearts of fans at Mount Duneed Estate next year as he journeys down under for...
Jan Juc SLSC’s facelift gets thumbs up from contributors
CONTRIBUTORS to the redevelopment of Jan Juc Surf Lifesaving Club visited the site on Saturday to see how the project was progressing. About 60...
Spending is up in central Geelong, COGG reveals
PEOPLE opening their wallets in central Geelong are splashing more cash than ever, with new figures revealing an eight per cent growth in spending...
A woman on a martial mission
Lani Williams is on an increasingly challenging mission to prove to women that gender doesn’t define strength. The Torquay mum, who operates martial arts...
Rocky Point turns one
ABOUT 80 people headed to Rocky Point Torquay on Sunday to celebrate the first birthday of the Bell Street eatery. AFL personality Billy Brownless welcomed...
A phoenix from the ashes: Grunwald rediscovers his mojo
Ash Grunwald is nearing the end of the busiest year of his professional career after an overdue hiatus from the road. The homegrown blues...
In conversation with Lee Kofman
The experiences of Lee Kofman’s life have collectively merged to birth an unapologetically honest voice that probes into the creases of human nature and...
Thousands commit to this year’s Walking Stars
More than 2,000 people have signed on for Cancer Council Victoria’s Walking Stars half marathon in a bid to light up the city for...
Illustrating a journey to success
The chaotic nature of life hits pause when Katharine Rattray is at her desk drawing whimsical characters. Katharine, who operates her own art and...
GAD appoints new artistic director
The 2020 edition of Geelong After Dark will be influenced by the creative expertise of Jacob Boehme, the founding director of Australia’s premier First...
Baking for a cause
Keen cooks are invited to put their baking skills to the test this month and whisk their way into fundraising for parents who suffer...
Click go the shears at Mount Moriac Hotel
THE Mount Moriac Hotel rolled out bales of hay and set up camp for the 10th annual Speed Shear competition on Saturday. Registered shearers jumped...
Budding musos head for Beav’s Bar
AUSTRALIAN music body APRA AMCOS will stop by Geelong’s iconic Beav’s Bar on October 31 for the next instalment of the Meet the Locals...
Tackling alcohol use in hospitality
A collaborative campaign aimed at tackling the heavy drinking culture among male hospitality workers has been launched following reports the group is prone to...
Falls opens arms to community projects
Falls Festival has announced it is now accepting applications for the 2019 Community Fund. The program – which has supported projects including Lorne School...
G’day, mate! The content creator teaching foreigners Aussie English
Not many people would be game enough to sink their teeth into a secondary project while tackling a PhD, but Ocean Grove’s Pete Smissen...