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Painting the bandages red

Blood and plasma donors will be easier to spot this National Blood Donor Week with new red bandages. Australian Red Cross Lifeblood permanently...

From the UK to Geelong

Doctor Stephen Bolsin helps improve the quality of life of people in need after starting his career in the United Kingdom many years ago....

Free TAFE demand soars

People across Geelong can continue accessing Free TAFE courses, with demand growing across the region. More than 5,775 enrolments in Free TAFE...

Shindig at the Celtic Festival

Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Portarlington's National Celtic Folk Festival on the King's Birthday long weekend.

Helping animals through science

Doctor John (Jack) Ayerbe has spent most of his working life caring for sick and injured animals and positively contributing to veterinary science. ...

City forums address roadworks

Geelong residents will have the chance to learn about the ongoing Armstrong Creek roadworks at two community forums this month. The City of Greater Geelong...

Speeding towards safety

Twenty-one speed humps across Jan Juc are getting an upgrade to make the roads and surrounding communities safer. Surf Coast Shire Council will...

Gates cause damage

Gates will soon be taken away from Torquay’s Banyul-Warri Fields to make it a safer place for everyone. Surf Coast Shire Council...

Delays following North Shore incident

Coaches are replacing trains between Geelong and Lara after a vehicle hit a level crossing boom arm in North Shore. Department of Transport and Planning...

A life of volunteering honoured

Barry Solomon’s family have had a significant impact on the story of Geelong since arriving in the region in the late 1800s. In 1912-13 his...

Gardens spaces open for activation

Individuals and community groups can now apply to bring their ideas for events at the Geelong Botanic Gardens to life. The City of Greater Geelong...

Truck wash closure heralds saleyards development

The council-run truck wash facility at the former Geelong Saleyards will be closed as the City of Greater Geelong prepares to sell the site. The...

Councillor Crockett sworn in

Phoebe Crockett is officially the new Torquay Ward councillor for the Surf Coast Shire after she was sworn into the role this week. ...