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Witness the horse-riding benefits

Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) Barwon is having an open day near Ocean Grove to demonstrate the benefits of horse riding.  The event will...

Child killer launches new appeal: report

A father convicted of murdering his three young sons is reportedly preparing a new legal appeal. Robert Farquharson's car plunged into a dam at Winchelsea...

Walk in the park for Parkinson’s

The Geelong community will come together this weekend to raise funds and awareness of the world’s fastest growing neurological condition. Fight Parkinson’s is calling on...

Little athletes succeed on national stage

Three young Corio athletes travelled to Adelaide last weekend to compete on the national stage, with excellent results. Corio Little Athletics Centre’s Sienna Bilinski, Kobi...

Better wayfinding signage for Torquay

Torquay is one step closer to having better wayfinding signage, with stage one of the signage strategy now complete.   Surf Coast Shire Council endorsed...

Try your hand with a ball and mallet

Belmont Croquet Club will open its courts up to the public to come and try the sport to celebrate World Croquet Day.  The free event will...

Council, Chamber commit to three-year festival partnership

Geelong council and Geelong Chamber of Commerce have announced a three-year partnership to deliver the Geelong Small Business Festival. The festival, held in August each...

Bonza suspends all flights

Bonza has suspended all flights, including those to and from Avalon Airport effectively immediately. Bonza has one flight, AB570, scheduled to depart from Avalon airport...

Out & about

Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at a Herne Hill Reserve on Anzac Day for the St Joseph’s vs South Barwon footy clash.

Cheeseman quits after more allegations

A Victorian government MP has been forced out of Labor's parliamentary party after another staff member came forward with allegations of inappropriate behaviour. Premier Jacinta...

Premier axes MP from role over staff allegations

South Barwon MP Darren Cheeseman has been dumped from his parliamentary secretary role after allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards staff. Premier Jacinta Allan demoted Mr...

Tolhurst steps down

Isabelle Tolhurst has resigned as Borough of Queenscliffe’s mayor, with councillor Ross Ebbels stepping in to take her place.  Cr Tolhurst announced her resignation as...

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Undefeated sides to clash

Ocean Grove netball coach Mel Holmes will head back to Queens Park this weekend to take on her old side Geelong Amateur, which is...