Independent joins Western Victoria election race
The upper house seat of Western Victoria Region has its first independent candidate in November's state election, with Aleta Moriarty declaring she will run. The...
PM stands firm on housing tax reforms
Labor says it remains committed to its major reforms of housing taxation despite calls for certain measures to be sped up, slowed...
scores residency at major Parisian festival
GEELONG'S Back to Back Theatre will be moving to Paris for eight weeks later this year to be one of the major performers at...
Armstrong Creek relies on temporary fire base as station delay continues
A fire truck parked behind temporary fencing is serving one of Victoria's fastest-growing communities while the Armstrong Creek fire station promised in 2018 remains...
These Bellarine towns need your vote now
Ocean Grove and Portarlington are both in the running to win prestigious state awards but they need your help to get over the line. Voting...
DjilangPort naming extended to recognise First Nations
GeelongPort has again temporarily taken on a new name in recognition of First Nations people. Djilang is the traditional Wadawurrung name for Geelong and,...
Rip Curl parent company begins major review
The parent company of Rip Curl will carry out a sweeping review of all of the group's businesses to "improve returns for shareholders". KMD...
Millions sit down for a simultaneous story
Children, parents, teachers and carers across the Geelong region were among the millions who sat down for National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) earlier today. Geelong...
Third contender joins South Barwon election battle
The fight for the seat of South Barwon is now officially a three-way contest, with the Greens this month selecting Izzy Scherrer to stand...
AFL legend Neale Daniher dies after MND battle
Long-time motor neurone disease (MND) advocate and former VFL/AFL player and coach Neale Daniher has died, aged 65. Daniher was diagnosed with MND, which remains...
Torquay aquatic centre on track for early 2027 opening
TORQUAY will finally have a pool in a matter of months, with the aquatic centre in Torquay North on track to open early next...
Gallery calls for help to realise exhibition
ARTS lovers are being asked to help bring a major summer exhibition to life, with a $50,000 fundraising push now under way ahead of...
Closing time: why Geelong hospitality venues are shutting up shop
PETE Raimondo made a hard call to close down his central Geelong venue nearly two years ago but believes it would have been worse...
Fire, ambulance stations in Armstrong Creek delayed again
The state Labor government and Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) both cite utilities issues as responsible for the delays to the long-awaited Armstrong Creek fire...
‘Unaffordable’: Surf Coast pulls plug on cultural centre
THE Surf Coast Shire has abandoned its plan to build the Surf Coast Cultural Centre, conceding the project's rising cost had made it "unaffordable"...
Win big with Lorne stay promotion
A generous gesture from the world's best cyclists is backing a competition designed to promote visitation and spending in Lorne. Launching this Thursday, the Surf...
Huxtable stuns Robson at Bells Beach, prepares for Ferreira face-off
Jan Juc surfer Xavier Huxtable is riding his luck in the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, defeating Championship Tour (CT) surfer Callum Robson today...
Long-term vision for The Sands revealed
The company behind the proposed building works at The Sands development has further explained its intentions, presenting its long-term vision for the community in...
Sullivan loses bid for top spot on Liberal ticket
Trent Sullivan has failed in his bid to secure one of the top spots on the Liberals' ticket for Western Victoria Region at the...
Victoria makes public transport free for a month
Public transport across Victoria will be free from next week as the Victorian government aims to ease the impact of skyrocketing fuel prices. Coming...
Gallery’s exhibition to make a historic impression
THE works of some of the world's most famous impressionist artists are coming to the walls of Geelong Gallery in what is being touted...
Local budding talent wins top prize at show
Jan Juc landscape architect Matt York keeps getting better at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, with his creation judged best in show...
New splash park design unveiled for Torquay centre
The shape of the splash park inside the coming Wurdi Baierr Aquatic and Recreation Centre has been revealed, with the Victorian government releasing a...
Jetstar’s Avalon to Bali flights take off
Melbourne Avalon Airport is again an international destination, with Jetstar's debut flight to Bali from the airport taking off yesterday (Monday, 23 March). The...
