Tag: News
New equipment for SES units
Four Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) Barwon South West units are changing how its volunteers respond to emergencies thanks to new equipment.
VICSES’...
Parents concerned over mental health facility
Some Torquay parents are concerned for the safety of their children with a proposed mental health facility due for construction near a primary school....
Farm and gardens venture proves successful
On a very cool, clear morning I went to the farm in Wallington where I conduct a ‘birds on farms’ survey for Birdlife Australia....
Community calendar
Bellarine Disability Fair
Wednesday July 31, 10am-2pm, Leopold Library to find out about disability services that can help you expand your opportunities.
■ 4201 0675
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Geelong Gallery announces art prize shortlist
Geelong Gallery has announced the shortlisted works for its annual Geelong Contemporary Art Prize.
The shortlist for the prestigious acquisitive prize, worth $30,000 to the...
Cannon fires first shot in EV campaign
The GWM Cannon has become the first full electric utility in Australia, the Alpha Ultra Hybrid muscling in between the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux...
From the Archives
16 years ago
July 11, 2008
A Whittington man appeared in the Geelong Magistrates Court yesterday accused of murdering 30-year-old Trevor Tascas.
Homicide detectives arrested Lawrence Butler,...
My Place with Mumtaz Akhtar
Mumtaz Akhtar inspires women from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) through her volunteer roles with the Islamic Society of Geelong and Catholic Care. She...
Safety upgrades completed
Pedestrian safety upgrades have been completed in Herne Hill, thanks to funding from the federal government.
Pedestrian sites along Minerva Road and Church...
Local company sends training equipment to Ukraine
A Geelong-based company has donated one of its virtual reality firefighting training systems to the State Emergency Services of Ukraine.
Immersive learning solutions company FLAIM...
Monkey Mia Kids run for Parkinson’s
Geelong siblings James Urquhart, Alice Urquhart, and Kate Greig are following in their father Andrew Urquhart’s footsteps to raise money for Parkinson’s research. As...
Booze-free for cancer support
Geelong’s Rory Costelloe is going dry in July for another year to raise money for Barwon Health’s Andrew Love Cancer Centre.
The Barwon...
Ready, set and birdwatch
A free family nature quest will take people on a cycling adventure to spot different species of birds across Indented Head.
The Bike...
