Geelong applies for Tree City status
Geelong is aiming to become the first city in Victoria to be recognised as a Tree City of the World.
Councillors unanimously supported the motion...
School’s back for term one
The summer holidays are over and students returned to school this week.
Leopold Primary School had three sets of twins who enjoyed their first day...
Families to benefit from free kinder
As children head back to school, kindergarten, and daycare, many families are feeling some relief as the state government’s Free Kinder initiative eases their...
Sara Storer’s family project a long time coming
Australian country music royalty comes to the Potato Shed this month when multi-award-winning superstar Sara Storer and her brother Greg’s eponymous project Storer comes...
Belmont’s Brooke Greenhalgh set to bowl in Germany
A Belmont woman has been chosen to play tenpin bowling for Australia in the upcoming Special Olympics.
Brooke Greenhalgh, 39, received the news before...
Emily challenges brain cancer
Emily Cooke’s brain cancer journey began nearly six years ago when she was just three years old. Peace of Mind connected Emily’s family with...
My Geelong with Jack McAllister
Geelong fitness trainer and lifeguard Jack McAllister loves his food, chicken friend Alice, and working at the Waterworld Leisure Centre. Having just turned 60...
Nominations for the Geelong Youth Awards are open
The Geelong Youth Awards are open once again to acknowledge and nominate the young people who make a significant contribution to their community.
The...
Epworth to close maternity unit doors
Epworth Hospital Waurn Ponds announced the closure of its maternity unit today following a two-month consultation period.
Ongoing workforce challenges means the unit will officially...
Rod Run officially back after two years
The Queenscliff Rod Run is back for three days of smooth rides and scenic drives.
The annual car event organised by Geelong Street...
Monitors to oversee hiring of new chief executive
Two government-appointed monitors will oversee the appointment of Greater Geelong council's new chief executive.
On January 25, the state government announced it would appoint monitors...
Rippleside comes alive for Australia Day
The City of Greater Geelong’s Free Family Fun Day at Rippleside Park enjoyed a perfect summer’s day for its Australia Day celebrations.
Families, children and...
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Lest we forget
Hundreds lined both sides of The Terrace before marching to Ocean Grove Park for a solemn and heartfelt Anzac Day service this morning.
Community groups...
