News
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No maternity crisis: Hospitals
St John of God Geelong Hospital and Barwon Health have “categorically” refuted claims Geelong is in the midst of a maternity services crisis following the…
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Grand reopening festival begins
Geelong Arts Centre (GAC) kicks off its four-week Grand Reopening Festival this weekend, celebrating a new era for the venue following the completion of the…
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Murran Hub nears completion
Non-profit organisation Ngarrimili will conduct the first walkthrough of its nearly-constructed First Nations enterprise and retail hub, Murran, this week. Intended to help break down…
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Eye and ear health important for tradies
A Geelong tradie is warning young tradespeople to protect their eyes and ears all year round while on the job site as Tradies Health Awareness…
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Fire chiefs warn of electrical dangers
A fire started by a clothes dryer that destroyed a house has prompted Victoria’s fire services to call on households to keep the safety and…
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Accreditation celebrated at BCH
Bellarine Community Health (BCH) has achieved full accreditation under new National Safety and Quality Primary and Community Healthcare Standards. Accreditation is independent recognition that an…
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ABL pulls out of Waurn Ponds
Geelong Korea’s short involvement in the Australian Baseball League (ABL) is officially over. Geelong Korea began competing in the ABL in the 2018-19 season. It…
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Upgrades for Marshalltown Road
Marshalltown Road at Grovedale will benefit from a $1.2 million funding injection for upgrades. Several black spot road projects in the Corangamite electorate will receive…
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St Leonards skate park works begin
Work is now underway to upgrade and expand the St Leonards Skate Park thanks to sustained support from the community. The $670,000 upgrade, funded in…
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Returning language to Ocean Grove
The Ocean Grove Spit has been officially named Bukareeyoo, which recognises Wadawurrung language returning to a special part of the Ocean Grove coastline. The Wadawurrung…
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Full steam ahead for iconic railway
Upgrades to the Bellarine Railway have been completed after $3.4 million was invested into the project by the state government. Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant…
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New exhibition centre name revealed
The new Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCEC) will be called Nyaal Banyul, a name gifted by the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation. Revealed on…