13+ hour, 52+ min ago   (1298+ words) It’s more than three years since we first drove what was then called the MG HS +EV, or plug-in hybrid as they have come to be known. And haven’t things changed in this time? Not only has the car grown…...

10+ hour, 51+ min ago   (361+ words) Ocean Grove Cub Scouts will help provide safe homes for native birds in celebration of World Scout Scarf Day. The scouts will install handmade bird nesting boxes throughout Ocean Grove Park on 1 August while proudly wearing their scarves to celebrate…...

11+ hour, 52+ min ago   (346+ words) The Geelong community can help make a difference in the lives of vulnerable cats and dogs through a fundraising appeal. Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) has already raised more than $67,000 through this year’s Winter Appeal and is encouraging the Geelong…...

12+ hour, 52+ min ago   (660+ words) The weather lately has not been at all conducive to birdwatching, so once again I have to say that I have not been out and about on the Bellarine. I have been observing the birds in my garden, and there’s…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (254+ words) Bell Park’s Marisa Alo has received high praise for her latest book after it was named as a finalist in the International Book Awards. The author and illustrator’s self-published book ‘Where Are You Now Dad?’ was named as a finalist…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (288+ words) Since retirement, Lara’s Les Cameron has discovered a love for local winter fishing. He says the cooler weather is no deterrent to bagging a good catch. After 28 years as a Worksafe inspector, a battle with prostate cancer and brand-new left…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (236+ words) After a miraculous feat to even make the Victorian Netball League Championship finals, Geelong Cougars season came to an end on Wednesday 22 July, but there was some good news. The Cougars’ Under 23s showed why they finished top of the ladder…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (541+ words) While still a mathematical chance to play finals, there is genuine cause for optimism at Drysdale despite a 5-9 win-loss ratio. The injury-hit Hawks’ list profile is stacked with players in their early 20s and coach Ben Carmichael knows that the more…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (240+ words) Tap and go technology is now available on Geelong’s bus routes to make catching public transport easier across the region. The technology was enabled on the Geelong bus network on 19 July, allowing passengers to tap on and travel using a…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (251+ words) Queenscliff community members will be treated to a free pop-up performance by Jessica Mauboy this weekend. The ARIA award-winning artist will provide a headline performance during ALWAYS LIVE Victorian Vibes’ encore event on Saturday 25 July. ALWAYS LIVE chief executive Psyche…...