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 […]

Local writer Chi Vu (pictured) has been awarded City of Greater Geelong grants for her professionaldevelopment and to help her write a play inspired by early Chinese migrants to Geelong.Last year, a Professional Development and Skills Share grant enabled Chi to travel to SouthernTaiwan to work with New Vision New Voices Youth Theater to foster […]

Norlane Community Centre has undergone an upgrade to its building, which has introducedseveral new spaces designed to better support the community.The new multi-purpose room serves as the home of the Food Share program, providing awelcoming and functional space where community members can access food support. Theroom is also for hire for workshops, community activities and […]

The following was provided by Corio Police …The Corio and northern Geelong community is supported by the Corio police station and itshardworking members. Senior Sergeant David Reynolds and Senior Sergeant Margi McDonald (pictured) have theprivilege of leading this team who bring a strong mix of frontline, specialist and communitypolicing experience to Geelong’s northern suburbs.Both Senior Sergeant […]

Members of the Lions Club of Corio Norlane continue to make a difference to theircommunity, through a range of activities that help others and raise funds to help others.In 2026 members are focused on ongoing projects including the club’s Op Shop at 55 AlkiraAvenue, Norlane. They encourage residents to call in and shop from the […]

Breaking a record that has stood for 28 years is an amazing achievement. When the recordhad been held by your coach, it’s a pretty awesome feeling for both.That’s what happened in December at the Corio Little Athletics Centre, when Under 15athlete Xander Mitchell triple jumped 12.26m to break his coach’s 1997 record of 12.23m.Xander has […]

Corio CFA is recruiting new volunteer firefighters and is asking anyone who has ever thoughtabout signing up to apply now.In a call out for volunteers, the CFA said: “If you’ve ever thought about jumping on a firetruck to help your own and other communities across Victoria, and you live in the northernsuburbs of Geelong, now […]

The following information was provided by Victoria Police …Latest statewide police intelligence indicates that as many as 65 per cent of all aggravatedburglaries in key hotspots are through unlocked doors or windows. Police implore thecommunity to take simple steps to dramatically reduce the risk of falling victim to a homebreak-in.This includes locking doors, internal and […]

Viva Energy has created an easy way for the community to receive important alerts if there’sactivity at the Geelong Refinery that might look or sound different to usual, or to provideinitial information if a Refinery alarm sounds.To start receiving these alerts, simply email a request to join the Refinery Alert Service [email protected] to receive alerts […]

A new program is supporting people in the Geelong region who are experiencing familyviolence. Safe at Home aims to help before the situation reaches crisis point.Family violence is common, but often not spoken about. It’s not just physical violence. It canshow up as anger, verbal abuse, threats, fear, or controlling behaviours – such as limitingaccess […]