Lorne chef wins big for humble bowls club
A LORNE chef has achieved her biggest feat to date, taking out the Chef of the Year award at the prestigious Good Food Guide...
Giving Tree Appeal to spread Christmas cheer
CHEER GEELONG is among a number of local businesses getting behind this year's Geelong Giving Tree Appeal. Launching tomorrow, November 11, the annual Meli and...
Safety improvements coming for Cliff Street in Torquay
LOCAL traders and community members who use the Cliff Street car park are advised to seek alternative car parking while safety improvements are carried...
Local duo smash mental health fundraising goal
A GEELONG mother-daughter duo has helped to raise more than $15,000 for the Black Dog Institute during October's One Foot Forward campaign. Janina Lear and...
Community creativity celebrated at Warralily Market
THE Warralily Market dazzled over the weekend, with thousands of locals helping to celebrate community and creativity. Saturday's event at Mirambeena Park provided the community...
Operation Lockatoo underway in Lorne
OPERATION Lockatoo is now underway in Lorne in an effort to prevent cockatoos from foraging in local bins and spreading litter. Following successful trials, the...
Youth voices amplified at headspace event
HEADSPACE Geelong and Corio helped to amplify the voices of young people seeking mental health support by hosting a Q&A panel event last week. The...
Feedback sought on Anglesea hub plans
ANGLESEA residents are being invited to provide feedback on a draft precinct plan to redesign the town's McMillan Street Hub to better meet the...
Shining blue for River’s Gift
AUSTRALIA’s leading Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) research funding charity, River’s Gift is encouraging schools, businesses and the community to Shine Blue to mark...
The Sands to turn pink for Breast Cancer Golf Day
MORE than 100 local women will dress in pink and tee off against cancer later this month for the Breast Cancer Charity Golf Day...
All About Art to return for second edition.
THE second edition of the All About Art fundraising show will be held next month and feature the works of 16 local artists. The three-day...
Playing times released for QMF
THE organisers of the Queenscliff Music Festival have gone live with the playing times for their 25th anniversary music and arts extravaganza. The annual festival...
Experienced researcher elected to Deakin vice-chancellor role
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY has formally appointed highly regarded internal professor Matthew Clarke as their new deputy vice-chancellor research and innovation. Professor Matthew Clarke has over two...
Locals rise and shine at Geelong Mums breakfast
GEELONG'S corporate sector has turned out in force to support Geelong Mums at the organisation's Rise and Shine Business Breakfast. Last Friday's event in the...
Blagojevic commits for 2024
STAR big man George Blagojevic is the third player to commit to chasing a championship with Geelong United in 2024 NBL1 season. Blagojevic joins captain...
Rubbish Rangers receive national honour
THE 3230 Rubbish Rangers group has been lauded for their dedication to the local environmental and received a national volunteer award for their efforts. The...
Tradies Challenge rides URBNSURF waves
AUSTRALIA'S best surfing tradies put their tools down at the weekend for the WorkSafe Tradies Challenge at URBNSURF. Sunday's competition saw more than 50 competitors...
Surf Coast CWA deliver boost to Geelong Mums
THE Surf Coast Country Women's Association (CWA) has provided a huge boost to Geelong Mums by donating 10 highchairs. The donation will allow Geelong Mums...
Doctor braves the shave for kids
LAKE IMAGING is encouraging the local community to throw their support behind one of their own radiologists who will be shaving his head to...
Torquay Coast celebrate five-star rating
TORQUAY Coast Primary School has celebrated their five-star environmental certification from Sustainability Victoria with a special climate action celebration event. Last Friday's event saw pupils...
Mirambeena Park to come to life for Warralily Market
THOUSANDS of locals are slated to get into the festive spirit this weekend at Mirambeena Park for the November edition of the Warralily Market. Saturday's...
Lorne Market to return
THE Lorne Foreshore will come to life this weekend when the popular Lorne Market series returns for its 2023-24 season. Saturday's event will feature more...
Owusu wins Best Musician crown at Music Victoria Awards
TORQUAY musician Immy Owusu has achieved his biggest professional feat to date and been crowned Music Victoria’s 2023 Best Musician. The African music and psych...
Barwon Club vying for state honours
THE Barwon Club Hotel has been lauded for its music and venue excellence, named as a finalist in this year’s Music Victoria Awards. The Moorabool...