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VIEW launches in Leopold

A LOCAL Leopold-based women's group has launched in support for disadvantaged children in the Greater Geelong region. The group is the newest Bellarine branch...

Albanese reveals Indigenous Voice referendum question

AUSTRALIANS will be asked at a referendum whether they support an Indigenous Voice to parliament and executive government. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese outlined the details...

Storm sign King, Chery in Championship push

BELLARINE Storm has announced its two key acquisitions to begin its 2023 season in the Big V's Championship competition. American imports Jalen King and Joshua...

Interest rate rises poised to spike again

HOTTER-than-expected inflation figures have eroded the chance of an interest rate pause next month and likely locked in higher repayments for mortgage holders. Investors and...

Council optimistic about next year’s challenges and opportunities

HELLO from Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff on Wadawurrung Country. The end of the year is almost here, and it's a busy one again. I recently...

Deyen Lawson hangs on for maiden PGA title

IT wasn't as emphatic as hoped, but Deyen Lawson has held on to claim the WA Open and a maiden PGA Tour of Australasia...

Living a dream in ceramics

Dani Salvo is living her dream of being a practicing ceramic artist. "If you visit my studio, you will find a gorgeously warm contemporary space...

History centre celebrates new era

QUEENSCLIFF Historical Museum is debuting its brand-new home with an exhibition exploring the town's early history. The museum moved into the new Queenscliff Hub at...

Ling or Kelly to present AFL trophy

Geelong's most recent flag-winning captain Cameron Ling will hand over the AFL premiership cup to his successor Joel Selwood if the Cats are successful. A...

Barwon Health Foundation to celebrate 30-year milestone at Catwalk4Cancer event

GEELONG'S favourite fashion and fundraising event, the 2022 Ena Pelly Catwalk4Cancer, is back and will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Barwon Health's Andrew Love...

RBA hikes interest rates again

The central bank has hiked rates for the fifth month in a row.

The 50 basis point lift brings the official cash rate...

Committee sought to push Clifton Springs skatepark

A COMMITTEE is forming to get upgrades to Clifton Springs' skatepark rolling faster, and people with a deep interest in the issue are being...

Geelong Schools Music and Movement Festival shines

AFTER a two-year hiatus, the Geelong Schools Music and Movement Festival has returned with schools from across our region celebrating creativity and passion. Primary and...

Veteran campaigns for overdue honour

CLIFTON SPRINGS Navy veteran Derek Haayema is renewing a 25-year campaign for the Australian government to award military medals to personnel of a courageous...

Birmingham Games: Aussies in action on Day 11 and Day 10 results

Aussies in action on Day 11 of the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games: DIVING Mixed Synchronised 3m Springboard Final (Maddison Keeney, Anabelle Smith, Domonic Bedggod, Shixin Li),...

Birmingham Games: Aussies in action on Day 10 and Day 9 results

What’s on today? DIVING Men's 10m Platform Preliminary (Shixin Li, Cassiel Rousseau), Women's 3m Springboard Preliminary (Emily Boyd, Georgia Sheehan), Men's 10m Platform Final, Women's 3m...

Rates put first home buyers at risk: RBA

Households are generally well placed to weather interest rate rises, but recent first home buyers are particularly vulnerable to financial stress with the Reserve...

Aussies in action in Birmingham: Day 1

TODAY (Friday, July 29) is Day 1 of the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, and Australian athletes will be straight into the action. Here's a list...

Inflation highest in more than 30 years

AUSTRALIA has recorded its worst inflation outcome since the introduction of the GST, potentially locking in an interest rate rise by the central bank...

Fundraisers begin their Dry July

IT ISN’T uncommon to find a friend skipping Friday night beers for their health, but for the disciplined Dry July participants, sobriety is a...

Reserve Bank hikes cash rate to 1.35 pct

The Reserve Bank has raised the cash rate to 1.35 per cent from 0.85 per cent at its board meeting, the third consecutive...

Surf Coast FC to send 22 to returning Country Champs

SURF COAST FC will send 22 of their best junior players to represent the Geelong region at this weekend's Country Championships. Surf Coast FC's director...

RBA raises cash rate to 0.85 per cent

THE Reserve Bank of Australia has raised the cash rate to 0.85 per cent from 0.35 per cent at its board meeting, the second...

Morrison, Albanese cast ballots

SCOTT Morrison has championed a strong economy and a stronger future in his final pitch to voters as he cast what could be his...