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Back in 1917, as war raged in Europe, Geelong’s leaders shared a creative vision to transform the ragged, dank and neglected Johnstone Park reserve into ‘a suitable civic centre and city approach’. Led by the energetic mayor of the day, Cr Howard Hitchcock, the City of Geelong sought competitive public designs for the former Western […]

By Luke Voogt With Caruggi meaning Little Laneway in Genovese, Geelong’s laneways precinct is the perfect location for Amanda and Massimiliano Magnanis’ northern-Italian restaurant. Amanda says the precinct has completely changed since their arrival, but that’s one of the benefits of their location, as well as being so close to the arts precinct – including […]

An exciting blend of dining experiences has emerged with the revitalisation of central Geelong, earning the area a reputation as one of Victoria’s most exciting new foodie hubs. Yeti and Dee Kumbukage, owners of Rook: Sri Lankan Fusion “jumped at the opportunity” to open their restaurant in central Geelong. “We’re in the hub of Geelong,“ […]

One of Geelong’s oldest main streets is being transformed into a vibrant shopping and dining precinct with the creation of a botanic walk. With its rich mix of native, indigenous and exotic plantings along with shady seating options, Malop Street is fast becoming a great place to eat, sit, relax and watch the world go […]

Words: Noel Murphy Bunjil, the wedge-tailed eagle and Kulin nation creator spirit, looks out across his domain with a scrutinising eye. A withering eye if you happen to be his target. Wings spread six metres across, their tips arched like airplane ailerons, he’s poised to launch into the wild cerulean yonder. Oronto some distant, unwitting […]

Point Henry conjures up images of giant power lines, salt works and the now-dormant Alcoa aluminium smelter, writes Ocean Grove historian Susie Zada. But after scratching a little below the surface, she discovers one of the most fascinating historical sites in Geelong. Point Henry was a bustling hub of trade and new arrivals in the […]