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Accessibility boost for Northern Bay

A local school will get a big funding boost to upgrade facilities and improve access for all students. Member for Lara Ella George announced last...

Chorale celebrates 75 years

Geelong’s longest-running choir will mark a significant milestone next weekend with a celebratory concert. The Geelong Chorale celebrates 75 years of music-making at All Saints’...

Quilting the community

Bellarine residents passionate about quilting and craft are helping provide comfort and warmth to people in need within the community. Bellarine Quilting Group...

Sailing through 70 years

A Geelong boat club is celebrating seven decades of boating and bringing people from across the region together. Western Beach Boat Club held...

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...

Small business festival program revealed

The 15th Geelong Small Business Festival program is out now. Delivered in partnership by the City of Greater Geelong and the Geelong Chamber of Commerce,...