Tributes for Zoe at annual match
Hamlyn Oval was decked out in purple on Saturday for the fourth installment of Zoe Kennedy’s Tribute Match.
Supported by Bell Park Dragons and Newtown...
Regional news is the Canary in the Coal Mine
This week, I step up as President of Country Press Australia (CPA), ostensibly to represent the best interests of independent regional newspaper publishers. But...
My Place with Jonathan Homsey
Platform Arts has a new co-chief executive and artistic director by the name of Jonathan Homsey. He speaks with Jena Carr about his new...
100 years of Legacy
Geelong will celebrate 100 years of Legacy this September with a commemorative event at City Hall.
This June Geelong Legacy, the second oldest Legacy group...
Local recycler partners with national scheme
A local recycling company has signed on with the federal government’s plastic bag recovery scheme as a processing partner.
Big Bag Recovery, Australia’s product stewardship...
Healthy, Wealthy and Wise
A free community event in Winchelsea will offer support and information for farmers looking at life beyond the farm.
Winchelsea Shire...
Breaking down education barriers
A new scholarship will help break down barriers to tertiary education for Geelong and regional students.
The Dawn Wade Foundation Scholarships will be offered...
Shandelle seeks new musical horizons
Shandelle Cooke is one of Geelong’s best-loved performers, but the chanteuse is not content to rest on her laurels.
This month Cooke launches two new...
Lyndy to head Rotary
Lyndy Stagg is Ocean Grove Rotary Club’s new president.
Rotary has been doing good work in local, national and international communities since 1905 and Ocean...
New president for Torquay Lions
Lions Club of Torquay has a new president.
Colin Bellis handed over the role to Ross Yapp for the 2024-26 year at its changeover event...
Budget balancing act
Council has officially adopted its budget for the coming financial year.
This marks a significant milestone – our first budget as a new council...
Elite package but a little pricey
Launched by Hyundai in 2017, the second-generation Kona was revealed in December, 2022.
It is available with petrol, mild hybrid, hybrid and battery-electric powertrains, while...