Tag: News
Calling for solidarity with Palestine
Friends of Palestine – Torquay (FOPT) gathered outside council chambers this week to call for solidarity with Palestine by the Surf Coast Shire. ...
Paying it forward with financial workshops
Students from four Geelong schools have had a chance this week to learn how to better manage money thanks to free financial literacy workshops....
Dragons snubbed by council
The City of Greater Geelong has backflipped on its plan to help fund the Bell Park Football/Netball Club’s Hamlyn Park changeroom facilities and instead...
Good response to disability expo
There were many health products and services on offer, with the free Geelong Disability Expo returning for the first time since COVID.
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Out and about at Geelong Disability Expo
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Geelong Arena for the Geelong Disability Expo on Saturday February 24.
Emergency department reaches halfway mark
Construction on a dedicated children’s emergency department at the University Hospital Geelong has hit the halfway mark.
The $20 million facility will help...
Pako Festa colours on show
Thousands flocked to Pakington Street in Geelong West on Saturday February 24 for the annual Pako Festa where cultures meet and celebrate together. Independent...
Puppies on parade
Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) will hold its inaugural charity dog walk event next Sunday.
PAWS for GAWS kicks off at 11am on Sunday, March...
Community calendar
Austrian Club of Geelong
Opening cabaret featuring Tony Rebeiro and The Bureau, Sunday February 25, noon-5pm, Sutcliffe Reserve, 240 Plantation Rd, Corio.
■ Karl for...
From the Archives
15 years ago
February 20, 2009
A company is investigating potential for a wave power plant off the region’s coastline.
Western Australia-based Carnegie Corporation is in talks...
Preserving family memories
People can preserve their family memories closer to home with access to equipment and technical support at the Leopold and Newcomb libraries. ...
Geelong theatre company wins international award
A local theatre company has won a prestigious international award for its decades of producing high-quality works.
Geelong’s Back to Back Theatre was awarded the...
Councillor Crockett sworn in
Phoebe Crockett is officially the new Torquay Ward councillor for the Surf Coast Shire after she was sworn into the role this week. ...
