Geelong leaders unenthusiastic about budget
The chief executives of Committee for Geelong, Geelong Chamber of Commerce and Geelong Region Alliance (G21) shared their thoughts about treasurer Jaclyn Symes’ budget...
Children’s Week grants open
Community organisations, charities and schools can now apply for grants to get involved with this year’s Children’s Week.
The City of Greater Geelong has invited...
Out and about
Cold and showery conditions greeted Independent photographer Ivan Kemp at Burwood Reserve on Saturday as the home team Grovedale took on Newtown & Chilwell...
Volunteers create a Legacy
A spotlight is being cast on Geelong’s volunteers this week to celebrate the great work they do within the community.
Voluntary organisation...
Signs of change
Torquay is getting new signs to make it easier for people to navigate around the town and identify key destinations.
Sixty signs will...
Budget booms in Belmont
Belmont High School will receive new science and math classrooms, with the state government adding the school to its budget.
The school...
Sharkey new Golden Plains mayor
Golden Plains Shire council elected Owen Sharkey as the new mayor during an Unscheduled Council Meeting held at Golden Plains Civic Centre on Tuesday.
The...
Local organisations driving respect in sports
Representatives from local councils, sports clubs and associations, community organisations and government gathered at Kardinia Park last week for the launch of three initiatives...
Firefighters protest emergency levy
Emergency service volunteers and their vehicles have swarmed Geelong's streets to oppose the new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) levy.
Hundreds of Country...
Budget dollars revealed
Today’s state budget delivered $11.2 million to Belmont High School for upgrades.
Premier Jacinta Allan delivered her first budget with the local school to receive...
Future of Geelong’s sailing
The Victorian Sailing Centre is officially open, providing a sailing destination and training ground for Geelong’s next generation of sailors.
The new sailing...
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...
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. ...
