Hundreds swarm city for Guy
Geelong Arts Centre was bustling with hundreds of Guy Sebastian fans getting ready to meet their musical icon during an Open Door Session. ...
Out & about in Winchelsea
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Winchelsea on Saturday for the footy and netball to see who was out and about as Winch took...
Council receives centralised kinder registration funding
For the first time, families in the Geelong region will be able to access a scheme assisting families enrol their children in kindergarten.
Victorian minister...
Cultura joins Canberra delegation
Local multicultural organisation Cultura represented our region as part of the Regional Multicultural Alliance Victoria’s (RMA Vic) delegation to Canberra last week.
Hosted by Deputy...
Chief Petty Officer Peter Foote – Navy
Sailing and engineering have been a passion of Ocean Grove Vietnam veteran Peter Foote for over two decades of his life.
The...
‘Not acceptable’: child ‘groomer’ retains work permit
An early educator continued working in the childcare sector for years despite a major provider substantiating grooming allegations.
The Victorian government is moving to cancel...
Second court a major boost for local netball
After four years of advocating, planning and construction, East Geelong Netball Club’s new court is now officially open.
In a boost to local netball, Richmond...
Squadron Commander Tony Wheal OAM – Air Force
For Retired Squadron Commander Tony Wheal, Vietnam Veterans Day is one of the most important days on the calendar.
While not as big or well-publicised...
Library a testament to people power
Two years after Geelong council’s library budget fiasco, the Chilwell Library is undergoing a major redevelopment.
The sod was officially turned last Friday (August 8)...
Truck wash closed due to thefts
The City of Greater Geelong (CoGG) has closed its truck wash facilities three weeks early due to thefts.
The truck wash, located at the council’s...
Platform for Plains’ youth
Young people across the Golden Plains Shire can better represent their peers’ collective voice and views through a new role on council.
The...
Greater Geelong busiest in state
Greater Geelong was the busiest in the state for paramedics attending Code 1 cases from April to June, according to Ambulance Victoria (AV) response...
Tigers sound stern warning
Torquay sounded a warning that its hopes of a three-peat are well and truly alive with a 105-point qualifying final win against Queenscliff.
In a...
