Grants support local coastal volunteer groups
Four Bellarine Peninsula coastal volunteer groups have received Coastcare Victoria Community Grants Program funds.
Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant announced successful applicants for the 2025...
Have a snag with your councillor
Geelong council is continuing its efforts to engage with the community in less formal settings, holding a free barbecue event open to the public.
Councillors...
Science and beer the perfect pairing
Find out about the world-changing science happening right here in our backyard over a cold beer at the annual Pint of Science festival.
The volunteer-run...
In brief
Lease approved
The City of Greater Geelong Council has approved the granting of a long-term lease for the development of social housing at 116–120 Purnell...
Youth parliamentarians meet Marchant
A group of Victorian Youth Parliament participants met with one of their local MPs last week to discuss water safety issues.
Georgia Neicho, 17, and...
Five-cent fortune
A Grovedale woman is celebrating in style, crediting her $100,000 top prize Instant Scratch-Its win to her faithful five-cent coin.
The victorious Victorian’s winning...
Posters against vaping
Barwon Health is taking a stand against vaping through a new campaign to encourage young people to consider a healthier option.
The ‘Start...
A walk for support
Hundreds came together in Geelong to support people living with Parkinson’s disease and their families on Sunday.
More than 230 people participated in...
Amies calls time on genU
The chief executive of Geelong-based disability, aged care and employment services provider genU has announced her resignation after a tumultuous tenure.
Clare Amies held the...
Out and about at Belmont
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Winter Reserve on Saturday to see Belmont Lions up against East Geelong in the footy and netball.
Aircraft incident in Point Lonsdale
Emergency services responded to a helicopter crash carrying three people in Point Lonsdale on Friday May 2.
The helicopter's engine apparently failed before plunging into...
State releases new English lesson plans
New English Lesson plans, including Phonics Plus lesson plans, were released as part of the state’s revised English curriculum.
Released this month, the plans form...
From the Archives
17 years ago
May 9, 2008
State Government should set aside policy to consider building a new dam for Geelong, according to the city’s new councillor.
Liberal...
