Norlane West Scouts are inviting the community to join them to celebrate their brand-new community centre as they begin an exciting new chapter for Scouting and community connection in Geelong’s northern suburbs. The group’s Community Open Day is on Saturday, August 22 from 2pm until 4pm. The new centre, in Dunloe Avenue, has been purpose-built […]

Justice of the Peace volunteers are available to support the community at two sites in Corio – at Corio Police Station and Corio Village Shopping Centre.  A Justice of the Peace is a volunteer who plays an important role in the Justice system. They can help with certifying copies of original documents – you need […]

A privately-owned Norlane gym is offering a free weekly class to local residents of all fitness levels. Max Effort Fitness owner Brad Lomas said he started the Saturday class because he believes people deserve a coached option in a gym, that doesn’t cost them anything. “If you walk through our door on a Saturday, you […]

Work has begun on a new learning facilities at Northern Bay College’s Hendy P-8 campus. The school was severely damaged by fire in 2024, and students have been learning in modular classrooms since. Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll and Member for Lara Ella George turned the first sod on the new build, […]

Corio Norlane Lions Club inducted its officers for the 2026-27 Lions Year at its annual Changeover Dinner in June.  Key office bearers President Margaret Foley, Secretary Melanie Rivett and Treasurer Jane Third remain unchanged from last year, while there are some new officers elected from among the newer members of the club. The Lions Club […]

The Northern Stars junior football program is enjoying a season of growth thanks to the hard work of its volunteer organisers and funding from AFL Victoria. Northern Stars is a combined project involving North Shore and Corio football netball clubs, creating one program that provides football opportunities for all juniors in the area.  In 2026 […]

Northern Bay College has launched its new website, designed to make it easier than ever for students, families and community members to stay connected with everything happening across the college. Community Connections Officer Kate Mastroianni, who supported the project, said the new website was created by Northern Bay College staff, using the broad range of skills […]

A Geelong charity that provides free computers to eligible children, for educational purposes, has moved into the northern suburbs. PCs for Kids, a self-funded charity run entirely by volunteers, recently moved to Douro Street in North Geelong after many years in Newtown. PCs for Kids accepts donations of computers, laptops, cables, other IT and small […]

Saints Hockey Club is looking for new players of all ages to learn, train and compete at Stead Park in Corio, and beyond. Saints is one of Geelong’s oldest hockey clubs and over several decades has entered teams across multiple divisions in men’s, women’s and junior competitions from under 8 to under 17. Club spokesperson […]

Meli Kindergartens has welcomed Norlane West Kindergarten to its network this year,ensuring families in Geelong’s north continue to have access to highquality early childhoodeducation close to home.The transition means local children will benefit from playbased learning programs deliveredin a caring and supportive environment.Norlane West Kindergarten offers playbased learning programs for children aged three andfour, nurturing […]