Bill’s service to Geelong
The name ‘Bill McFarlane’ is synonymous with racing in Geelong.
Mr McFarlane received an OAM on Monday June 9 for services to the Geelong Racing...
A track of success
Brian Cook did not know what he wanted to do until he was in his 20s, leading him down a career path of success....
Doctor, educator honoured
Dr Charles Corke has served the Geelong community for over three decades as an intensive care specialist at University Hospital.
On Monday, June 9 he...
All-Abilities sport kicks off
AFL Barwon’s All-Abilities Football double-header returns to GMHBA Stadium on Friday June 13 to launch the 2025 AFL Barwon Inclusion Round.
Now in its third...
Planning for the health of our region
Barwon Health has released a five-year strategy to ensure it operates sustainably into the future.
The Environmental Sustainability Strategy 2024-30 outlines Barwon Health’s plan to...
Six OAMs and two AMs for region
The Geelong community is acknowledging members across the region for their selfless work during this year’s King’s Birthday Honours.
Six people from...
Nourishing feast at Bellarine Secondary College
Almost 100 guests shared a communal long-table dinner and sunset tour of the Farm My School (FMS) project at Bellarine Secondary College (BSC) in...
Bus journeys increase
Bus services in Armstrong Creek, Charlemont and Torquay have increased by about 100,000 extra trips since June last year.
The improved bus network doubled the...
From the Archives
17 years ago
June 6, 2008
Geelong is number-one in Victoria for car vandalism, according to RACV statistics.
An RACV investigation found that the city led the...
Portarlington a top tourism town
Portarlington has been named a finalist in the 2025 Victorian Top Tourism Awards.
The Bellarine’s very own mussel capital of Australia is one of 25...
Roll up your sleeves for blood donation
People across Greater Geelong are being asked to roll up their sleeves and donate blood with more supplies needed across the state. ...
The community speaks
As a council we have a duty to listen to the community we serve, which is why we voted to continue providing in-home community...
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. ...
