Council adopts heritage guidelines
Geelong councillors hope the introduction of new guidelines around heritage buildings to the municipal planning scheme will safeguard the region’s architectural history.
Council adopted the...
Pair charged over baby chick thefts
Two animal activists will return to court early next year over the alleged theft of baby chicks from an Anakie farm.
Geelong Divisional Response officers...
Lino’s community commitment awarded
Geelong’s Lino Bisinella is the latest recipient of the Frank Costa Leadership Award for his extraordinary leadership, vision and lifelong commitment to the community....
Red flags on council finances despite healthy position
Geelong councillors reported on the state of the City’s finances with an air of cautious optimism at this week’s meeting.
The council tabled the City...
Advocating for overlay removal
A heritage overlay could be removed from properties in Winchelsea after Surf Coast Shire Council decided to advocate for an amendment.
Councillors unanimously...
DUNNO at Geelong Gallery
Geelong Gallery has received a pop of colour to inspire the community to confront what they ‘DUNNO’ ahead of a new exhibition opening next...
Winchelsea Pool reopens
Winchelsea Pool will open on Saturday, with group swimming lessons and school carnivals already booked in for the upcoming summer season.
The...
Major events a hit
Geelong’s major events are showing a big return on investment, according to a new council report.
The council tabled its annual Geelong Major Events annual...
Film festival duo awarded
This year’s North Bellarine Film Festival’s winners have been announced.
Jeanie Kane and Emma Tripp took top honours at the Emerging Filmmaker Awards in Portarlington...
CMCA to manage Seagull Paddock
Geelong council’s search for a tourism operator for a large public area site in the city’s north has ended successfully.
The City of Greater Geelong...
Armstrong Creek kinder provider announced
City of Greater Geelong has announced the operator that will deliver kindergarten services at two sites in Armstrong Creek.
Beginning in January 2026, not-for-profit organisation...
Local produce on show
The heart of Bannockburn will become a bustling market next week, with food, drink and music all part of the fun.
Golden Plains Shire Council...
The boozy and the beautiful
Party-folk band the Drunken Poachers never struggle to bring the good time vibes.
With seven musicians on stage making it easy to build the energy...
