Homelessness increases as costs rise
The number of people experiencing homelessness in the Geelong region are increasing at the cost-of-living crisis enters its third year, according to new data....
Yellow for inclusion
Football and netball clubs across the Geelong and Barwon region will wear yellow socks and ribbons while participating in a special inclusion match. ...
New program getting students active
Four primary schools will take part in a new program aimed at encouraging children to use active transport to and from school.
With more than...
Road safety upgrades for the Bellarine
The Bellarine Highway will be safer for road users thanks to safety upgrades set to take place thanks to the state and federal governments....
New kinder for Armstrong Creek
Armstrong Creek will have a new kinder in less than two years, helping busy families ditch the double-drop-offs between primary schools and kinders. ...
Geelong’s newest library officially open
The new Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library was officially opened last week.
Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan officiated over proceedings, which began with a Welcome to Country...
New study for Buruli ulcer
A new Barwon Health clinical trial aims to help reduce significant physical and psychological illnesses caused by the Buruli ulcer.
The Barwon...
Learning the past to better our future
The annual Local Word Writers Festival will host a special event this August.
My BackYard - A story about the Wadawurrung People is one of...
Search for Jesse Reynolds
Police have released an image of a man who may be able to help them in relation to a Marshall hit and run on...
Last chance to participate in women’s pain inquiry
More than 12,000 women and girls have already shared their experiences of pain and its management through the Victorian government’s Inquiry into Women’s Pain,...
Upgrades aplenty
When different layers of government collaborate to fund vital community infrastructure, we all win.
On the Bellarine, there have been some fantastic examples of the...
From the Archives
8 years ago
July 20 to August 2, 2016
Kingston Estate residents shivered through an uncomfortably cold night last week after their gas was cut.
They...
Double ton delight for Aaron
A lot of cricketers are happy if they make 200 runs in an entire season, but Portarlington’s Aaron Toole achieved the feat in just...
