Compost helps Geelong’s green spaces
Nutrient-rich compost is being used in parks across Greater Geelong, not only enhancing soil health but also improving water retention, effectively drought-proofing these green...
Park ideas wanted
The redesign of Corio’s Rosewall Park is on the agenda with the City of Greater Geelong asking the community to have their say on...
G21 over in all but name?
Geelong Regional Alliance, or G21, has effectively disbanded, announcing this week the end of its current operating model.
While G21 will retain its brand and...
Voting for climate
Voting is now open for the Surf Coast community to have their say on what project would receive a Climate Emergency Grant. ...
GoodSAM saving lives
A Bell Post Hill grandmother is thankful for a smartphone app that saved her life when she went into cardiac arrest.
GoodSAM is...
World Environment Day actions
The Greater Geelong community can help protect their waterways and create healthy land following World Environment Day.
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) issued...
Drought concessions not enough
Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj has welcomed the state government’s announcement that farmers in the region will pay a reduced Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund...
QMF releases first artist announcement
Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) has announced the first raft of artists featured at the 2025 instalment of the Bellarine festival.
The festival, running from November...
Associate artists needed
Geelong Arts Centre is looking for two new associate artists to develop new work and focus on their artistic practice.
Applications for...
Big Freeze sliders do it for MND
It was another successful Big Freeze Geelong on Sunday and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Kardinia Park to capture all the sliders.
Phasing out single-use
Surf Coast Shire Council is looking to reduce single-use items and packaging further to help reduce the amount of waste across the region. ...
Help Geelong’s cats and dogs find shelter
Winter can be cruel for Geelong’s vulnerable cats and dogs, but a local not-for-profit animal welfare organisation is giving community members the chance to...