Bellarine SES hosts multi-agency exercise
Volunteers from around the state converged on Wallington last weekend for a multi-agency exercise hosted by the Bellarine Unit of the Victoria State Emergency...
GAWS program promotes responsible pet ownership
The Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) is offering free desexing and microchipping for cats to eligible owners.
With the support of Animal Welfare Victoria, GAWS’...
Council engages community on flash flooding
The City of Greater Geelong has asked community members to share their insights on its strategy to manage stormwater and potential flooding.
Stage two of...
Footpath project delayed
Ocean Grove’s controversial Principal Pedestrian Network project has been delayed past its initial June 2026 completion date.
The PPN, which is partly paid for by...
Push ups for mental health
headspace Ocean Grove is encouraging locals to push for better mental health by participating in Australia’s largest mental health and fitness event next month.
Participants...
Creating a new future through resistance
A captivating and humorous new exhibition focused on women’s self-portraiture is now open at Platform Arts.
From guest curator and photographer Jody Haines, Refusal/Futurity explores...
Celebrating our local legends
Next week is National Volunteer Week (19–25 May), and here in Ocean Grove, it’s a great excuse to give a well-deserved shoutout to locals...
Price drops, but not quality
We’re all familiar with the old adage that ‘if something seems too good to be true then it probably is’.
Well, that’s not the...
From the Archives
17 years ago
May 16, 2008
Geelong's new councillor has hit back at an MP who publicly mauled him over his call in last week’s Independent...
Helping Bellarine’s tiny towns
Bellarine’s tiniest towns are becoming even better places to live, work, stay and play thanks to funding for community-building projects.
Three new Bellarine...
Belmont Probus celebrates 30 years
Combined Probus Club of Belmont marked a significant milestone with a celebratory lunch this week.
The club commemorated its 30 year anniversary at White Eagle...
Community calendar
Geelong Central Probus
Third Friday of the month, 9.45 am, Geelong RSL.
■ geelcentprob@gmail.com
Newcomb Probus
Third Wednesday of each month, 10am, East Geelong Uniting Church, cnr...
From the archives
18 years ago
September 7, 2007
Angry northern suburbs residents have claimed a $1 million taxpayer upgrade of Norlane Neighbourhood House has robbed them of community...
