New social housing project underway
Works have officially begun on Geelong’s newest social and affordable housing project.
Member for Geelong Christine Couzens turned the first sod at the new major...
Exploring the Ford closures
Geelong will have a special opportunity to learn more about two artistic exhibitions exploring the effect of the Ford closures on the region. ...
Get involved in Geelong’s road management
The City of Greater Geelong (CoGG) is giving members of the public the chance to share their ideas and concerns about the way the...
Brigade celebrates 75 years
Teesdale Fire Brigade is celebrating 75 years of providing support to major fires across the state and interstate when needed.
More than 70...
Walter heads up Carols by the Bay
Geelong’s own Denis Walter OAM will headline Christmas Opening Night Carols by the Bay at Steampacket Gardens on Saturday November 30.
Free festivities kick off...
WInchelsea projects near completion
Three Surf Coast Shire projects in Winchelsea are on track to open in early 2025.
The shire announced this week that Winchelsea’s new pool, Adventure...
Celebrating the festival of lights
A free spiritual and cultural event is coming to Geelong to welcome the New Year and foster community connections.
Volunteer-driven fellowship BAPS Swaminarayan...
Geelong recyclers raise $5.5m
Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) has processed 1 billion containers in its first year of operation, with Geelong contributing nearly 55 million bottles and...
Out & about
Independent photographer Louisa Jones headed to the Geelong waterfront on Cup day to see who was enjoying the sunshine and warmish weather.
Active campaign launches
Barwon Health is encouraging Geelong workers to get active with its November campaign Spring into Action.
Developed in collaboration with the City of Greater Geelong,...
Library of Things launches
Geelong Regional Libraries (GRL) is giving its members the opportunity to borrow a range of useful items with a new initiative launched this week.
The...
Preparing for fire season
Golden Plains Shire residents are being encouraged to begin preparing their properties in the lead-up to summer.
Council officers started conducting fire hazard...
‘A tan is not worth dying for’; Jenny shares her melanoma...
The Geelong Independent looks back on our best Friday features for 2024.
Geelong’s Jenny Thulborn, 60, first discovered she had melanoma 30 years ago after...
