Focus on homelessness
Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj announced this week the re-establishment of a working group dedicated to tackling homelessness in the region.
Timed to coincide with Homelessness...
Changing face of homelessness
More people across Geelong are experiencing elements of homelessness, with new data finding a need for more community awareness and education.
Homeless...
Donations for dementia
Geelong patients with dementia can have a more calming time in hospital, thanks to a generous donation of twiddle cuffs.
Good Neighbourhood Project’s...
Playground works begin at Aldershot
Further progress is being made on the Aldershot Reserve Masterplan, with preparatory work beginning for a new playground at the Whittington site.
The old facility,...
Gary’s blood-y great milestone
Geelong’s Gary Broughton is putting his rare blood to good use, with 500 blood and plasma donations under his belt.
Mr Broughton...
New queer film fest announced
Golden Plains Shire Council has announced a brand new film festival celebrating diversity and inclusion.
The Golden Rainbows Film Festival, a series of free, fully...
Helping over-55s get involved
People aged 55 and older across the Surf Coast now have access to a new directory to help them lead more connected, active and...
Roadworks head to Stage 2
FCC Construction Australia and BildGroup will deliver the first part of the $318 million Barwon Heads Road Upgrade – Stage 2.
The first part of...
Stadium offers period equality
Essential period products are becoming more accessible in Geelong, with free pads and tampons now available at GMHBA Stadium.
The stadium was...
Alleged carjacking in Lara
Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a carjacking in Lara this morning.
Investigators have been told an unknown man approached a vehicle in a...
Works begin on Deakin pipeline
Construction has begun on a new pipeline that will provide 100 million litres of recycled water to irrigate Deakin’s Waurn Ponds campus.
The $5.6 million...
Out & about in Corio
It was a battle of the northern suburbs at Shell Reserve on Saturday as Corio hosted North Geelong in footy and netball and Independent...
Teens arrested following carjacking
Two people have been charged following an alleged assault and carjacking in Norlane.
It is understood that a group of unknown offenders approached...
