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Stay up to date with key announcements and project milestones, find out about the people behind the projects and discover the impact our projects are having in the local community.
Clarke Street Pop-Up Park brings West Footscray community together
Published: 7 Feb 2022
Clarke Street Pop-Up Park has helped West Footscray Neighbourhood House - and volunteers like Chuping Yu - continue their mission to tackle social isolation.
Australian Wheelchair Championship first at inclusive Vic Open
Published: 4 Feb 2022
The annual Victorian Golf Open returns to 13th Beach at Barwon Heads for 2022 and will feature the inaugural Australian Golf Wheelchair Championship.
Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre - building a bright future for the visitor economy
Published: 4 Feb 2022
The Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCEC) promises to be a game changer for tourism and the regional economy.
Silo art brings Picola’s pub back to life
Published: 1 Feb 2022
Silo art in Picola has attracted an influx of tourists. Catering to their needs, Bruce Agnew reopened the Picola Hotel – the only hospitality business in town.
Tyla Hanks is living her AFLW dream at Casey Fields
Published: 31 Jan 2022
Just when Tyla Hanks thought she’d hit a dead end, the AFLW was established and her dream of becoming a professional footballer became a reality.
Spotlighting the ties that bind at Northern Reserve
Published: 28 Jan 2022
A sports lighting upgrade at Newborough Football Netball Club is supporting athletes and facilitating weeknight training sessions and community-building events.
Cultural change makers behind Geelong Arts Centre Design
Published: 25 Jan 2022
The team behind the Geelong Arts Centre Redevelopment is developing a space where the performing arts can be used as an engine room to drive cultural change.
A new golden age for Charlton’s Rex Theatre
Published: 14 Jan 2022
With a major refurbishment underway, David Pollard reminisces on his 41 years of volunteering at Charlton’s iconic Rex Theatre.
Levelling the playing field at Frankston's Jubilee Park
Published: 12 Jan 2022
After years of feeling left out in the cold, women and girls playing football at Jubilee Park in Frankston are celebrating plans for female-friendly facilities.
Sports soar in Bacchus Marsh
Published: 7 Jan 2022
In just five years, Bacchus Marsh's soccer club has grown from 80 members to over 200, meaning upgrades to the local recreation reserve are nothing short of game changing.
Growing Pasifika engagement with Penrose Community Garden
Published: 5 Jan 2022
Tarneit’s Pasifika community has big plans to build engagement and social cohesion using a purpose-built community garden.
Local legend helping kick goals for soccer In Wendouree
Published: 31 Dec 2021
Volunteers are the lifeblood of any sporting club and for Forest Rangers Soccer Club, Marilyn Tyndall is one of their most treasured club members, even playing a role in helping secure major upgrades.