Tag: News
Councillors defend last-minute change of support
Two Geelong councillors have responded to public criticism over the council’s 11th hour decision to prioritise the grant application of one football netball club...
Lots of encouragement at Ironman event
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong on the weekend to soak up some of the atmosphere.
Temporary pool lifeline
Geelong council has unanimously resolved to keep the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre (NBAC) open for the next two months following backlash over its previous...
Embracing autumn these school holidays
Golden Plains Shire is offering many fun and free activities for young people during the autumn school holidays.
Activities supporting the needs and interests...
New stormwater standards for developers
Surf Coast developers will soon have access to new standards to help improve the design and construction processes of Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD)...
Apply for kinder 2025
Applications will soon open for young kids to participate in fun, kinder activities next year.
Surf Coast Shire council will open its 2025...
Community calendar
Easter stall
Geelong Royal Children's Hospital Easter stall, Thursday March 28, 9am-2pm, at Bellevue Ave, Highton Village.
Book sale
Friday April 5 and Saturday April 6, Uniting...
Container scheme helping local organisations
The continued roll-out of container recycling drop-off points is making it easier for residents to support important local organisations and charities.
The Victorian Container Deposit...
Helping children transition into school
Mini Movers programs are helping Geelong children use sports as a fun way to improve motor skills and school readiness.
Leisure Networks will...
Lexus Luxury lives up to name
Effectively an upmarket version of the Toyota LandCruiser, the Lexus LX large premium SUV has been around since the mid-1990s.
The latest (fourth generation)...
Preserving and understanding family stories
Geelong has celebrated the art of storytelling as libraries welcomed community members to share and learn about the region’s history.
World Storytelling Day...
My Place with Barb Speldewinde
Geelong’s Barb Speldewinde is a long-standing and dedicated Fight Cancer Foundation volunteer. She works closely with community members through roles at the foundation’s Geelong...
Beyond chemo, life is different
Breast cancer never made me sick, but the treatment certainly did.
My cancer is gone but now I’m left living with the aftermath of chemotherapy,...
