22+ hour, 41+ min ago  (565+ words) This week, we are taking the time to celebrate the thousands of community members who dedicate their time to making Greater Geelong a better place. National Volunteer Week is on now from 18 to 24 May, marking Australia's largest annual celebration of…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (518+ words) Mila Reese has had to grow up faster than most kids her age as she helps care for her mum, who lives with breast cancer. Mila is an 8-year-old girl from Geelong who began caring for her mum, Roxanne Watts,…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (248+ words) Geelong council's free youth hubs are providing young people with safe and welcoming environments after school and through school holidays. The Nest Youth Hub in central Geelong and The f Or T in Corio are open to people aged 12 to…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (699+ words) From one eagle's nest to another, Josh Lindsay is living his dream of being a professional footballer. Lindsay, who was named this week's AFL Rising Star, played junior footy with Newtown & Chilwell Eagles and was drafted at No 19 last year…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago  (249+ words) An ecologically significant site along the Barwon River Trail will undergo a restoration of native vegetation with the help of volunteers. Belmont's Seaview Grassland Nature Reserve is one of the region's last remaining examples of endangered plains grassland, with less…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (357+ words) More than 4000 spectators flocked to Ocean Grove Bowling Club (OGBC) for the 24th World Bowls Indoor Championship held from 11 to 16 May. A world-class field of 62 competitors representing 33 nations competed at the indoor Dome with the venue transforming from a premium gala…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago  (1230+ words) Scores, goalkickers and best players from Geelong, Geelong & District, and Bellarine Football League matches played on Saturday 16 May. Newtown & Chilwell 2. 5(17), 6. 7(43), 10. 8(68), 11. 8(74) Bell Park 3. 2(20), 3. 6(24), 4. 9(33), 6. 14(50) Goals: Newtown & Chilwell " L. Nash 3, N. Jephson 2, L. Morey 2, A. Harkness, J. Modola, J. Colville, B. Hocking. Bell Park " J. Lamb 2, J. Sarcevic 2, A. Osborne, T. Pearson. Best: Newtown…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago  (19+ words) Geelong Independent Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE! Panthers and Blues deadlocked...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago  (256+ words) Geelong author Dr Fiona Gray is giving children the opportunity to celebrate her new book with a storytime event in Highton. Dr Gray's Gretel Petal and the Blooming City is set in a grey city that becomes transformed by greenery....

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (270+ words) Geelong residents have the chance to turn their recycling into big money this May and June. Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) has brought back its Win A Million Cents competition for a second year, giving people the chance to win…...