Tag: News
High hopes for turn towards the young
Toyota has a storied modern history of innovation: remember the World Rally-based Celica GT-Four, the quirky Tarago ‘egg’ people mover and the revolutionary Prius...
Youth Council focus on vapes
The 2024 Geelong Youth Council presented its second report to the City this week, focusing on the growing trend of vape use among Geelong’s...
A night of soulful music in Geelong
A free mystical evening of spiritual music is coming to Geelong, allowing the community to experience new and cultural music.
Team Salam...
Opportunities through technology
The Brainary’s Regional Youth STEM Project has wrapped up after giving Geelong’s youth the chance to experiment with technology.
The Geelong-based company secured...
Planting for the future of wetlands
Sparrovale Wetlands has undergone a makeover, with new native plants and trees planted during a World Environment Day - Planting for Change event.
Conservation Volunteers...
Not falling off the perch anytime soon
Ocean Grove’s Elaine Janes, also known as the Chook Whisperer, has released her first book of short stories about her adventures and experiences with...
Food for thought
Students of a Geelong refugee cooking and barista program have concluded their studies with a community kitchen dinner.
Settle Well Program’s CALD...
Budget sails through smoothly
Geelong council finalised its 2024-25 budget at its monthly meeting this week, incorporating a raft of changes in response to community feedback gathered since...
We are Geelong: together we thrive
The Geelong Independent is shining a light on local issues facing the Greater Geelong area.
Over the next 12 months, our ‘We are Geelong: together...
Bringing generations together
Young people and older clients with Bellarine Community Health (BCH) are being brought together following the successful expansion of an intergenerational program on the...
Budget adopted, but requires change
Surf Coast Shire Council has adopted its 2024-25 budget but is considering a change for the Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre project. ...
Talk on the Banka Island massacre
A presentation at the National Wool Museum will explore a sad part of history, urging people to learn from the past.
The Geelong...
Wild Walkabout in nature
Greater Geelong community members have a chance to explore the environments around them through free guided events.
Ocean Grove Nature Reserve will host...
