When Barwon Heads resident Daniel Vella's dog Ricky went missing, strangers joined searches to bring him home. Volunteers shared sightings through social media, and some spent hours looking. Groups such as PAWSAFE connect volunteers through suburb-based group chats, so they can respond quickly to roaming dogs. The not-for-profit relies on donations to cover petrol and rescue equipment. Milly's Search, Trap and Reunite also works with volunteers in the region, with founder Sherri Johnston saying the community is what finds the dog.
Graham Mulroney因在巴旺海角(Barwon Heads)和奥申格罗夫(Ocean Grove)地区53年来对社区的支持,获颁Melvin Jones Diamond Lapel Pin(梅尔文·琼斯钻石徽章)。这位Lions Club of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads(奥申格罗夫和巴旺海角狮子会)的成员兼前任会长表示,这一荣誉让他大感意外。他将取得的成绩归功于各团队的齐心协力。Mulroney先生于1974年加入Lions(狮子会),并参与了许多社区项目,包括2009年维多利亚州山火之后的救灾工作,这使他获得了澳大利亚政府颁发的一项奖项。
Cyclists across the Geelong region are being asked to rate their local roads and paths during the October Biketober campaign. Participants can log rides and earn prize entries, and this year they can also rate how comfortable their routes feel. The push comes as Surf Coast Shire and the City of Greater Geelong seek state funding for a separated cycling link between Torquay and Geelong, estimated to cost $13 million. The shire is also seeking an extra $2.8 million for the highest risk section between Blackgate Road and Lower Duneed Road.
North Geelong(北吉朗板球俱乐部)将力争连续第四次赢得T20板球冠军。这支“喜鹊队”目前已连胜17场,赛季首战将客场挑战Lara(拉拉板球俱乐部)。两队同处第一级和第二级联赛的D组,同组的还有Bell Park(贝尔公园板球俱乐部)和Geelong West(西吉朗板球俱乐部)。每队在四分之一决赛和半决赛前各进行三场循环赛,决赛定于1月26日(周二)举行。卫冕第二级联赛冠军Lethbridge(莱斯布里奇板球俱乐部)与Winchelsea(温彻尔西板球俱乐部)、Meredith(梅雷迪思板球俱乐部)以及Teesdale(蒂斯代尔板球俱乐部)同在A组。
罗斯巴德医院(Rosebud Hospital)和 The Mornington Centre(莫宁顿中心)将于10月27日起开始收取停车费。Bayside Health(海湾健康机构)表示,这些费用将用于支付不断上涨的运营和维护成本。员工每个八小时班次需支付4.50澳元,与 Peninsula Care Group(半岛护理集团)旗下其他场所的标准一致。Nepean 选区议员 Anthony Marsh 反对这些变动,称其在生活成本危机期间显得麻木不仁。停留30分钟以内的就诊者仍可免费停车。
Greek Community of Geelong(吉朗希腊社区)于1956年4月由一小群希腊移民创立,今年迎来成立70周年。最初的成员曾在Swanston Street碰面,选举产生了理事会。此后,该社区建造了一座教堂和一所希腊语学校(Greek School)。如今,社区约有300至400个家庭。社区主席Andrew Alexander表示,社区目前的重心是吸引年轻人参与,并规划未来25年的发展。他将社区取得的成就归功于首批移民的付出。
Police are appealing for witnesses after the body of a 60-year-old man was found in the waters off Avalon on Saturday. The discovery followed an unoccupied kayak found near Limeburners Bay in Corio at about 1.30pm. Water Police want to speak with the group of kayakers who found the vessel, and anyone else who may have seen anything in the area. The man's death is not being treated as suspicious, and a report will be prepared for the coroner. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers.