Tag: News
Botswana on the Bellarine
Geelong artist Robyn Pugh hopes to transport viewers to the grasslands of Botswana with her latest exhibition, African Lands.
Officially opening today (Friday, October 11)...
Chorus set to wow Geelong
The acclaimed Opera Australia Chorus arrives in Geelong for the first time this November to perform in a new production, aptly named Chorus! at...
Radio by the people, for the people
Community radio station 94.7 The Pulse is returning to community hands after nearly two decades.
For 17 years the radio station’s licence has been held...
Lap the Map for diabetes
Torquay Lions is encouraging everyone to Lap the Map and walk for diabetes.
Lap the Map is an initiative of Lions Australia to raise awareness...
From the Archives
15 years ago
October 9, 2009
Residents of a prestigious Newtown street are living in fear of drunken revellers using the leafy thoroughfare as a route...
Tackling illegal dumping
Illegal rubbish dumping is on the rise and is a growing concern for the Greater Geelong region.
Illegal dumping means deliberately leaving, tipping or burying...
Qashqai e-Power takes the high road
Back in the ‘noughties’ the Pulsar hatchback was not pulling its weight in Europe, so the maker Nissan decided to beef it up and...
Community calendar
Christian Singles
Saturday October 12, 7pm, dinner at Cucina One 12, Belmont. Book by 10 October.
■ 0400-662 352
Adfas Geelong
Full-day bus tour and a rare...
Free travel for veterans
Greater Geelong veterans will be able to travel for free across Victoria’s entire public transport network during Veterans’ Health Week.
Minister for Veterans...
Support for Greens’ healthcare pledges
GPs have welcomed the Greens’ healthcare pledges from last week, although with some reservations.
Adam Bandt announced a suite of primary care access policies, including...
Unexpectedly in Geelong
Stage and screen actor Hannah Fredericksen moved to Geelong a year and a half ago. She spoke to Matt Hewson about life in the...
Geelong feeling the pinch
A new report shows the current cost of living crisis is pushing local residents to the brink of financial instability.
The Centre for Sustainability’s Geelong...
Driving mental health change
A free Men’s Mental Health ride will roll through Geelong this weekend to encourage people to speak out when they need help.
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