Melanoma ‘can happen to anybody’
Melanoma Institute Australia will host Geelong’s Melanoma March on March 2. Ahead of the event’s 14th year, Jena Carr speaks with Jan Juc’s Nicky...
Rolling in for cancer awareness
Trucks took over Beckley Park on Sunday, February 23, for Camp Quality’s Convoy Geelong. Independent photographer Ivan Kemp to catch the action of the...
GSODA calls on mayor for support
The president of Geelong’s longest-running amateur theatre company has called on Mayor Stretch Kontelj to invest in grass roots arts organisations.
In a statement provided...
Snake season not done with yet
Paramedics have treated 16 people from the Barwon South West area for a suspected snake bite this summer.
Statewide, paramedics treated 129 people with 125...
More housing for veterans
New dwellings are coming to Geelong to help establish crisis and transitional housing for veterans and their families.
Ten houses will be constructed...
Community sends ‘clear message’ on gas terminal
Hundreds of Geelong community members gathered last weekend to make a powerful statement about Viva Energy’s proposed gas import terminal.
Organised by Geelong Renewables Not...
Seven charged over Nazi salute
Police have charged seven men for allegedly performing the Nazi salute after a photo of the illegal acts circulated online.
The men aged between 19...
Geelong’s celebration of sport
Kickstart your Labour Day long weekend with celebration of sports and recreation when the fifth annual Festival of Sport returns to Kardinia Park this...
Shire’s ‘no’ to Aus Day
Surf Coast Shire Council chose not to reinstate Australia Day celebrations during an emotional meeting on Tuesday night.
Councillor Rebecca Bourke brought her...
Golden Plains CEO resigns
Golden Plains Shire’s chief executive has left the role after less than six months in the job.
Shane Walden tendered his resignation to the shire...
BMX facility plans online
Initial plans for the revamp of three Geelong bike facilities are now out for public viewing.
Draft concept plans for The Hill Mountain Bike Park...
Wrapping up 10 years on Triathlon
It was a great day for running, cycling and swimming with the return of the Barwon Heads Triathlon on Sunday, February 23. Independent photographer...
Jaecoo J7 – China’s best yet?
Another name to grapple with as the surge in Chinese imports gathers strength and they not only come with quantity but also quality.
This time...
