February 27, 2024
Forrest PS to grow kitchen garden further with grant
FORREST Primary School is among 32 community groups in rural Victoria to be awarded a grant in the latest round of the Strengthening Rural...
February 27, 2024
Submissions close soon on Barwon River usage
SUBMISSIONS to the draft waterway rules for the Barwon River as it passes through Geelong are now open. The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has...
February 23, 2024
New campaign to stop sexual harassment
A PUBLIC campaign is being launched in Geelong today (Friday, February 23) as researchers from Deakin University, local venue operators, Victoria Police, and the...
February 23, 2024
PIPA wants negative gearing AND CGT left alone
The Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) is warning the Albanese Government against changing negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions, claiming it could...
February 22, 2024
Geelong Disability Expo returns
AFTER a five-year hiatus, the Geelong Disability Expo will return in 2024, and will be held today (Friday, February 23) and tomorrow (Saturday, February...
February 22, 2024
Ashbury Boulevard Reserve opens
EARLIER this month, Asbury residents and their families and friends gathered at a community event to celebrate the official opening of the Armstrong Creek...
February 22, 2024
Surf Coast Shire to drop to three wards
MAJOR change is coming to the Surf Coast Shire's internal boundaries, with the number of councillors to remain unchanged at nine but the number...
February 20, 2024
More blood donors needed to help people living with cancer
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood and the Cancer Council have joined forces to urge Australians to support people living with cancer by donating blood and...
February 16, 2024
AFL Barwon clubs meet to discuss restructure
AFL BARWON is continuing discussions with its member clubs about the proposed promotion-relegation model, but only a third of clubs support the restructure at...
February 16, 2024
Riordan not convinced about Twelve Apostles land acquisition
POLWARTH Liberal MP Richard Riordan is not convinced about the financial arrangements for the proposed new visitor centre at the Twelve Apostles, and has...
February 14, 2024
Deakin forum to discuss responding to trauma
THE Geelong community has been invited to attend a free talk this Friday by an international expert on how to build trauma informed communities. The...
February 13, 2024
Don’t worry about the “perfect” lunch box
With the school year under way for 2024, Victoria University (VU) researchers are offering parents advice to take the pressure off making the "perfect"...
February 12, 2024
Total Fire Ban declared for Geelong region
DUE to the updated weather modelling and grassland curing conditions, the CFA has extended a Total Fire Ban (TFB) declaration to now apply in...
February 11, 2024
Calexico gig to start Lorne Theatre’s summer series
ARIZONA band Calexico will play the revamped Lorne Theatre's first live gig later this month to help launch the theatre's Long Hot Summer series. The...
February 9, 2024
Be wary in school zones, RACV urges drivers
WITH the school holidays over and the 2024 school year fully under way, RACV and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) are highlighting the need...
February 4, 2024
Skydiver injured at Torquay airport
ONE person has been taken to hospital after being seriously injured in a skydiving accident near Torquay earlier today (Sunday, February 4). An Ambulance Victoria...
February 4, 2024
Forum to discuss carbon solutions for farms
A MAJOR forum in Winchelsea this month will discuss the complex issues of on-farm methane emissions and carbon trading. The Understanding Carbon on Farms Forum...
February 1, 2024
L2F4MH keeps it moving for Movember
THE Surf Coast community is being urged to support those going for a run, a ride or a paddle, or all three, tomorrow (Saturday,...
January 31, 2024
Everclear frontman goes solo
Following a successful tour in early 2023 with his Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum alt-rock band Everclear, Art Alexakis will return to Australian shores next month...
January 30, 2024
Survey reveals young people’s resilience
The new year can sometimes mean pressure to keep new year's resolutions, but headspace is encouraging young people to reflect on and be proud...
January 29, 2024
Guide Dogs Victoria seeking Geelong carers
GUIDE Dogs Victoria is celebrating the arrival of its coming summer litter, but the young pups will need loving and responsible volunteers to help...
January 27, 2024
Recycled craft raises thousands for refugees
AIREYS Inlet resident Bin Dixon-Ward has raised a remarkable $2,500 for refugees in the space of a month through an innovative recycling project at...
January 26, 2024
Hooligan takes line honours in Passage Race
The 2024 Festival of Sails has opened in spectacular fashion today (Friday, January 26), with Hooligan skippered by Marcus Blackmore snatching...
January 26, 2024
Beer Festival hails good vibes
THE Geelong Beer Festival has toasted a successful event over the weekend, with about 5,000 people coming to Johnstone Park to try the beverages...
