Signs of change
Torquay is getting new signs to make it easier for people to navigate around the town and identify key destinations.
Sixty signs will...
Budget booms in Belmont
Belmont High School will receive new science and math classrooms, with the state government adding the school to its budget.
The school...
Sharkey new Golden Plains mayor
Golden Plains Shire council elected Owen Sharkey as the new mayor during an Unscheduled Council Meeting held at Golden Plains Civic Centre on Tuesday.
The...
Local organisations driving respect in sports
Representatives from local councils, sports clubs and associations, community organisations and government gathered at Kardinia Park last week for the launch of three initiatives...
Firefighters protest emergency levy
Emergency service volunteers and their vehicles have swarmed Geelong's streets to oppose the new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) levy.
Hundreds of Country...
Budget dollars revealed
Today’s state budget delivered $11.2 million to Belmont High School for upgrades.
Premier Jacinta Allan delivered her first budget with the local school to receive...
Future of Geelong’s sailing
The Victorian Sailing Centre is officially open, providing a sailing destination and training ground for Geelong’s next generation of sailors.
The new sailing...
Bellarine SES hosts multi-agency exercise
Volunteers from around the state converged on Wallington last weekend for a multi-agency exercise hosted by the Bellarine Unit of the Victoria State Emergency...
GAWS program promotes responsible pet ownership
The Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) is offering free desexing and microchipping for cats to eligible owners.
With the support of Animal Welfare Victoria, GAWS’...
Council engages community on flash flooding
The City of Greater Geelong has asked community members to share their insights on its strategy to manage stormwater and potential flooding.
Stage two of...
Footpath project delayed
Ocean Grove’s controversial Principal Pedestrian Network project has been delayed past its initial June 2026 completion date.
The PPN, which is partly paid for by...
Push ups for mental health
headspace Ocean Grove is encouraging locals to push for better mental health by participating in Australia’s largest mental health and fitness event next month.
Participants...