News
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Exciting time for Geelong
It is an exciting time for the Geelong region and as mayor it brings me great pleasure to be able to update you on some…
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A statement of what’s possible
Back in the ‘60s Gerry Anderson created the puppet phenomena Thunderbirds. The puppets or marionettes later grew into real life actors in shows like UFO…
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Family violence figures released
Greater Geelong is experiencing an increase in family violence despite figures from the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) showing a reduction in reported incidents statewide. The…
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Union hopes to avert Epworth maternity ward closure
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) is hopeful the closure of Epworth Geelong’s maternity ward can be avoided. The future of maternity ward, at…
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Shed launches 2023 season
The Potato Shed held its 2023 season launch on Wednesday December 7. We are back in full swing with a swag of performers to entice…
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Elves busy preparing gifts
Dozens of volunteer elves have joined forces with a Geelong charity to make Christmas a little brighter for around 500 local youths. Elf Squad is…
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Volunteering the tonic for Georgia
When Kardinia International College Year 9 student Georgia Simpson began volunteering at Ocean Grove Toy Library (OGTL) as part of her Duke of Edinburgh Award…
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Nominations open for Stroke Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2023 Stroke Foundation Stroke Awards, an annual event that recognises individuals who work toward a better future for people…
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Christmas in Geelong
Christmas in Geelong is aiming to keep kids entertained and in a festive mood this December. City of Greater Geelong has expanded the number of…
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Festival of Sport returns
Kardinia Park will once again host its Festival of Sport after a two-year break when the celebration of sport returns on December 30. The event…
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Water storages good, for now
After one of the wettest springs on record, water storages in the Greater Geelong region are at close to capacity according to Barwon Water’s latest…
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Christmas in Geelong
Christmas in Geelong is aiming to keep kids entertained and in a festive mood this December. City of Greater Geelong’s has expanded the number of…