Strengthening Golden Plains communities
Golden Plains community groups can demonstrate innovative ideas while promoting inclusivity and social connection thanks to the return of a grants program.
Golden...
Market vision taking shape
When I was elected mayor, one of my priorities for my term was revitalising central Geelong, and a new market will make big strides...
Haval drives your dollar further
Great Wall Motors (aka GWM) continues to lead the way in China’s surge into the Australian new vehicle market, currently sitting in seventh place...
From the Archives
17 years ago
July 18, 2008
Surf Coast residents are moving to Geelong in a reversal of the sea change phenomenon, according to new government statistics.
But...
Blood donation rule change
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has removed sexual activity wait times for life-saving plasma donations, meaning that many more people can now help to save...
Bellarine venues benefit from grants
Local venues and festivals will benefit from a $3 million state government boost designed to strengthen the industry and the jobs and communities it...
Community calendar
Geelong Canary Improvement Society
Meeting August 3, 10am, Geelong Showgrounds.
■ Ray 0419- 212 097
Ballroom dance
Leopold Hall, Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Hwy, Saturday July 19. 7.30pm-10.30pm,...
RSV program For older Victorians announced
Residents in public residential aged care services aged 60 and over can now claim a free vaccine for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
Announced by the...
Wild Walkabout in nature
Greater Geelong community members have a chance to explore the environments around them through free guided events.
Ocean Grove Nature Reserve will host...
Exploring gardens by night
Geelong Botanic Gardens will open its gates for a special evening event for the community to explore the surrounding wildlife at night. ...
A tale of mystery and love
Four years after the release of her debut novel Tussaud, Geelong author Belinda Lyons-Lee has launched her second book, The Haunting of Mr &...
Young gun poised for success
This month Belmont’s Mel Staunton will compete in the Australian Longboard Titles. She spoke to Matt Hewson about her sporting aspirations and taking hold...
Several ‘seriously injured’ after school bus rolls
Several people have been seriously injured after a school bus rolled, closing a highway.
Emergency services responded about 8.20am on Wednesday to the crash near...
