Fatal collision in Geelong West
Police are currently at the scene of a fatal collision that has claimed the life of a woman in Geelong West this morning.
It is...
Government grants to help arts and history
Four local organisations have benefited from $350,000 in state government grants to support community, arts and local history organisations.
Minister for Government Services Danny Pearson...
Council seeks feedback on dogs in public places policy
City of Greater Geelong Council is asking for community engagement on dog control orders on council-managed land.
The council’s Dogs in Public Places Policy outlines...
FNQ artist wins Geelong prize
Far North Queensland-based artist Naomi Hobson has been awarded the 2022 Geelong Contemporary Art Prize for her painting ‘Sand dunes on the coast’.
Ms Hobson...
Karen’s Diner heading to town
A hugely successful restaurant chain where wait staff are intentionally rude to customers is headed to Geelong.
According to its website, Karen’s Diner is opening...
New facilities for bowls club
Bannockburn & District Bowls Club officially welcomed its new and upgraded greens this week.
Member for Geelong Christine Couzens MP officially opened the facility on...
New pavilion opened
A new netball and tennis pavilion has been officially opened at Mt Moriac Reserve.
The $930,000 project resulted in the existing pavilion being demolished and...
Road upgrades taking shape
The new nine-metre-high bridge over rail at Marshall on Barwon Heads Road is taking shape with concrete supports including columns and walls completed in...
EV point for Moriac
The Moriac community is supporting sustainable travel and reducing carbon emissions by offering a free electric vehicle charging point in the town.
A 7kW charger...
Horse trainer fined in court
A Lovely Banks horse trainer has been fined for failing to comply with compliance notices requiring her to back-pay two young workers and failing...
Community calendar
Money Fair
Australian and international coins, banknotes, stamps, accessories, valuations and more. Belmont Uniting Church, July 16.
■ www.westernmoneyfair.com.au, westernmoneyfair@gmail.com, Facebook: Western Money Fair
Book Sale
Uniting Barwon...
Plenty of birds, but no flame robins
I spent a Saturday morning walking around the farm in Wallington where I conduct a seasonal bird survey.
Usually, this time of year there...