Tag: News
Investing in the community
Never underestimate the power of community advocacy.
As councillors we always strive to listen, and that commitment was clear as we finalised the 2024-25 Budget...
From the Archives
14 years ago
July 2, 2010
Three councillors have called a public meeting to fight plans for redevelopment of Geelong Golf Club.
Eddy Kontelj, Stretch Kontelj and...
Community calendar
Christian Singles
Church visit: Sunday July 7, meet 9.50am (sit together) for 10am at Norlane Church of Christ. Book by 5pm July 5.
■ 0409-147...
Volvo EX30 off on power walk
With the new EX30 electric SUV Volvo appears to be walking the talk toward its being a solely electric vehicle manufacturer by 2030.
The...
WA aquisition for genU
Geelong-based profit-for-purpose genU has announced its acquisition of one of Western Australia’s leading disability service providers.
WA organisation Activ will merge with genU through a...
Small business festival program unveiled
The 2024 Geelong Small Business Festival (GSBF) program is now live, with ThatsMyFace founder Nadia Lee announced as the event’s keynote speaker.
The popular festival,...
Hunting regulations ruffle feathers
The latest draft of hunting regulations is already ruffling feathers, with hunters and activists both expressing concerns.
Victoria’s Wildlife (Game) Regulations are...
$12 million lotto win for Lara man
A Lara man, who never usually watches the lottery draws on television, decided to tune in last night and saw his numbers come up...
A young star on the rise
Young Jan Juc trumpeter and trumpet teacher Harvey de Koster will perform at Costa Hall next weekend with the Australian Youth Orchestra when it...
Child employment warnings for Surf Coast businesses
Several Surf Coast businesses have breached the state’s child employment laws following a summer compliance blitz.
Wage Inspectorate Victoria inspected businesses from Torquay...
Old and New these school holidays
Geelong Regional Libraries are helping bust boredom during the July school holidays with many activities available.
The school-holiday program started this week...
Creating life from loss
A Drysdale author is honouring the memory of her partner through a new children’s book, Eudena and the Dandelion Puzzle.
Following the story...
More than just a job
For Iranian-Australian musician Gelareh Pour, one half of award-winning cross-cultural experimental duo ZÖJ, music is more than just a job or even an artistic...
