Surf Coast ranks high
Surf Coast Shire is performing higher than other councils, according to the latest state local government community satisfaction survey.
Survey results of council...
Lara golf upgrades announced
Geelong council has announced $3.4 million in upgrades for Lara Golf Course as the City continues its planned exit from direct operation of golf...
Free, low-cost water available for farmers
Farmers will be able to access untreated and recycled water to help offset difficulties caused by Victoria’s historic drought.
Barwon Water is offering water to...
Lara prison now open
A maximum-security prison is now open in Lara, taking in inmates who will call the facility home for the remainder of their sentences. ...
Working on the water flow
Keeping a river flowing in dry conditions can be a significant challenge, which is why Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (WTOAC) and Corangamite Catchment...
Community drive towards better roads
Surf Coast residents can have their say on how their roads are maintained with the draft Road Management Plan open for feedback. ...
Geelong hospital certified
University Hospital Geelong is being recognised for its efforts in providing care for stroke patients with stroke unit certification by the Australian Stroke Coalition...
Coming together at sunrise
A family-friendly sunrise celebration will help unite people in Ocean Grove to support First Nations voices.
Barwon Coast and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners...
A sporting chance
When my family and I moved to the Bellarine more than 20years ago, one of the first ways we got to know people was...
Q4 e-tron Audi’s shooting star
I had zero expectations of the Audi Q4.
I hadn’t driven one before, let alone an electric one.
I later learned Q4 comes only...
From the Archives
17 years ago
June 27, 2008
A six-year-old Geelong boy has learnt a skill of dolphins to overcome blindness, according to his mother.
Lovely Banks’ Danielle...
Queenscliffe opposes levy
The Borough of Queenscliffe is the latest council to join the fight against the state government’s emergency services and volunteers fund (ESVF) levy.
During...
Top beekeper shares expertise
Australian Parliament House’s head beekeeper visits Geelong next month to present a special event on integrating bees into city spaces.
Environmental scientist, public servant and...
