1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (197+ words) Three new specialist service programs have received backing from the City of Greater Geelong to help new businesses launch and existing ones thrive. Cultura, Geelong IT provider Grav IT and The Gordon will also deliver a new Multicultural Business Hub…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (349+ words) Bellarine students will benefit from upgraded facilities at two existing schools, while Greater Geelong families could see a new school built in the future. Ocean Grove's Surfside Primary School will receive upgrades while targeted works will take place at Drysdale…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (255+ words) Motorists will soon have to drive a little slower in parts of the Surf Coast, as lower speeds begin rolling out on select roads. Surf Coast Shire Council will reduce speed limits to 40km/h and 30km/h on selected roads to…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago  (264+ words) Upgrading Torquay Library and refurbishing the Australian National Surfing Museum will replace plans for a Surf Coast Cultural Centre. Surf Coast Shire Council decided during its 28 April meeting to move its focus away from a new centre building incorporating the…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago  (244+ words) It has been weeks since it rained on the Bellarine, and the weather has been warm, so ponds and creeks on the Bellarine are still so dry. The blue-green algae at Blue Waters Lake is still present, so much so…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (331+ words) Ever wondered what Geelong was like in the Jazz Age? Now is your chance to find out. On Tuesday 12 May, local historian, writer and performer Colin Mockett will present Geelong's Ragtime History on Film, a collection of silent films documenting…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (137+ words) Vanity is rising in Geelong, a new survey suggests. The Yellow Directory study of searches on its website for business phone numbers found that users seeking self-enhancement services had almost doubled in five years. Geelong's council has been set a…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (1704+ words) Maibaum/Maypole dance, Hans & Larry with guest Chelsea. A yodelling fun time. Sunday 3 May, noon-5pm, Sutcliffe Reserve, 240 Plantation Rd, Corio. " Irmela 0435-995 200 Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Hwy, Saturday 2 May, 7. 30pm-10. 30pm. Admission $10 includes supper. Music: Ben. Sunday 3 May, 2pm-4. 30pm, $5 includes afternoon tea, bring a plate…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago  (269+ words) Born in humble circumstances in Geelong in 1882, actress Carrie Moore gained fame in Australia and England as a musical comedy star, singer and dancer. A charismatic and daring performer, she went from the docks of Geelong to become an international…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago  (291+ words) This weekend classical music fans can enjoy a wonderful program of Romantic music featuring three very special soloists. Orchestra Geelong will present the first performance of its 2026 concert series The Schus, featuring works composed by Franz Schubert and Robert Schumann…...