Marching into a new month
We are coming off a busy summer for our region, which was packed full of events.
From our expanded Christmas program to the Cadel Evans...
Huge plans for CBD
Central Geelong would be home to 16,000 people and 60,000 jobs in 2050, according to a 30-year framework plan for the city.
According to...
Sculpture recognises empowerment of diversity
A sculpture that celebrates people who have a lived experience with disability arrived at the Geelong West Town Hall on Pakington Street this week.
‘I...
My Geelong
The bond between people and their pets is something that is very important to Alicia Kennedy, founder of compassionate veterinary service Cherished Pets. She...
Deakin O-Week
Deakin University welcomed hundreds of commencing students to its Waterfront campus as Orientation Week kicked off this week. Geelong Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was...
Zonta celebrates International Women’s Day
The Geelong branch of women’s rights advocacy organisation Zonta International held a special dinner to celebrate the upcoming International Women’s Day next week.
The event,...
New multi-faith facility open in Geelong
A new multi-faith space is now open to the Geelong community to celebrate life, love, reflection and public activities.
Geelong Cemeteries Trust unveiled the...
Council finances struggling ahead of Games
Greater Geelong council's latest financial report shows it is not in a financial position to deliver its expected contributions to the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
At...
Students ‘excited’ and ‘keen’
Deakin University has made a triumphant return to business as usual this week, welcoming domestic and international students to its 2023 Orientation Week.
Deakin’s...
Victoria 2026 HQ officially opened
Planning is now in full swing at the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games global headquarters in the Deakin Waterfront precinct.
Local MPs Christina Couzens and Darren...
Chamber holds first After 5 event for the year
With a fantastic view over the roofs of Geelong, the Geelong Chamber of Commerce's first After 5 networking event of the year was a...
Join in on the indoor bowls fun
Prospective indoor bowlers are encouraged to attend Ocean Grove Senior Citizens on Tuesdays and Fridays for a game.
At the Fridays beginners session, volunteer instructors...
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Council supports 24-hour cat curfew
Geelong council narrowly passed a vote to introduce a 24-hour cat curfew throughout the City of Greater Geelong.
The motion, which will require all cats...
