Ferry excursion unearths young gannets
I took a ferry from Queenscliff to Sorrento and on Pope’s Eye in Port Phillip Bay, there were many Australasian gannet fledglings.
I could...
ZR-V pick of the bunch
You might think the ZR-V is the smallest of Honda’s SUVs but you’d be wrong because the latecomer actually slots between the HR-V and...
From the Archives
15 years ago
January 22, 2010
Thieves are targeting high-tech gadgets in an “alarming rise” in thefts from cars around Geelong, according to police.
Favourite targets include...
Community calendar
Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society
Art lectures each month, Newcomb Hall, 10.15am. Evening lectures, Geelong West Town Hall, 6pm. February 12 lecturer is Kathleen...
Free picnic at Connewarre
The Bellarine and Geelong communities can enjoy a picnic and informative day out at the Connewarre Wetland Centre this Australia Day.
The...
Access improvements for main beach set to begin
Ocean Grove residents and visitors will soon have even more accessibility options when they visit the town’s main beach.
The Victorian government and Barwon Coast...
Full steam ahead for 50 years
Corio Model Railway Club is celebrating half a century of showcasing model train displays with a new exhibition.
The club will hold its...
Vera brightens up Torquay with sunflowers
Vera Tosevski has been growing flowers for most of her life and holds the title of sunflower queen. As the Surf Coast Celebration of...
Anchors aweigh for the Festival of Sails
The nation’s ultimate sailing celebration is back for its 182nd year as the Festival of Sails kicks off at the Geelong waterfront this weekend.
Attracting...
Moolap wetlands consultation open
The Victorian government has opened public consultation on the future of the Moolap wetlands and former saltworks.
Part of the Geelong City Deal, the Moolap...
Hole in one at Steampacket Gardens
Mini golf is coming to Steampacket Gardens for a day of fun and community sport.
Golf Australia will host the free community activation...
Reflect, respect and celebrate
Lara, Geelong, and Portarlington communities will celebrate Australia Day (January 26), with many free events occurring across the region on Sunday.
Portarlington...
Geelong hangs on for thrilling Easter Monday win
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has backed his players to continue being bold with ball in hand despite a critical late turnover in Geelong's thrilling...
