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May 18, 2022
G21, CfG welcome state infrastructure spending
HEALTH infrastructure investment and Commonwealth Games cash are Geelong's biggest wins from the 2022-23 State Budget, local advocacy groups say. But there's mixed reviews on...
May 15, 2022
Hub reignites community spirit
A WHITTINGTON community centre is inviting its community back to its range of activities and support services as it emerges from a period of...
May 14, 2022
Pink Day strikes gold
OCEAN Grove’s now famous Pink Day has delivered another significant boost to a national breast cancer charity. Ocean Grove Football-Netball Club had their annual fundraiser...
May 13, 2022
Bike track plans under review
PLANS for a new Barwon Heads mountain bike track are back to the drawing board, after community members raised concerns with a proposed design. The...
May 13, 2022
Work starts on nature reserve revamp
OCEAN Grove Nature Reserve has begun a renovation that will deliver improvements to access, parking and visitor information facilities. Parks Victoria has provided $245,000 to...
May 12, 2022
HERITAGE CALL: Race to block subdivision and protect Phar Lap tree
RESIDENTS and real estate advocates fear a proposed St Albans Park subdivision could open the floodgates for high-density development in the quiet suburb and...
May 12, 2022
MPs and city clash over housing green space plan
STATE government MPs have taken aim at a City of Greater Geelong planning amendment that would reduce green space requirements for neighbourhoods across the...
May 12, 2022
RE-CYCLED: Bikes refurbished in Queenscliff delighting NT students
QUEENSCLIFF Men's Shed volunteers are helping disadvantaged children across Australia and the world get on their bikes through a philanthropic bike donation scheme. A Northern...
May 9, 2022
2000 submissions on controversial gas hub
A PROPOSED Floating Gas Terminal at Corio Bay has drawn more than 2000 submissions as a state planning panel finalises dates for public hearings...
May 7, 2022
Jones’ heart still beats true
MELBOURNE Demons 306-game legend Nathan Jones will be back in red and blue in July when he makes a one-off appearance for Portarlington. Port have...
May 7, 2022
Museum wants help to name Queenscliff icons
WHAT do you call a group of lighthouses? It's not the start of an old sailor's joke – it's the question Queenscliff Maritime Museum has...
May 6, 2022
Valuations reveal property price blowout
MORE than $25 billion has been added to residential property value across the Surf Coast, Bellarine and Geelong region in an eye-watering rise that...
May 6, 2022
Health, transport and Games headline State Budget
A GEELONG women and children's hospital, new transport projects and Commonwealth Games billions are the local highlights of the 2022-23 State Budget. Treasurer Tim Pallas...
May 6, 2022
City approves Portarlington masterplan
A $10 MILLION revamp of Portarlington Recreation Reserve facilities has received planning approval. The City of Greater Geelong ticked off on a master plan for...
May 6, 2022
City wants state to pay for Games
THE City of Greater Geelong expects the state government to foot the bill for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with no money yet allocated for...
May 5, 2022
Conservative borough budget targets local priorities
THE Borough of Queenscliffe plans to scale down its capital works spend in the next financial year, in a "fiscally disciplined" budget which predicts...
May 5, 2022
Tennis Winner: Leopold club finally scores major clubhouse upgrade
A DECADE-LONG push for a revamp of Leopold tennis facilities has finally come to fruition, with the Victorian government committing $1 million for the...
May 3, 2022
Algae outbreak cleared
COAST authorities have declared the Barwon River safe after a blue-green algae outbreak dissipated. Barwon Coast Committee of Management last week cleared parts of the...
May 1, 2022
Casual sick pay plan begins in Geelong
GEELONG workers have started signing up for an Australia-first program to provide sick leave for casual and contract employees. The State Government launched its Sick...
May 1, 2022
Opening date nears for Queenscliff Hub
THE new Queenscliff community hub is on track for a mid-year finish as builders apply the finishing touches to the future community centre. Premier Daniel...
May 1, 2022
Local clubs thrilled with Games coup
GEELONG'S budding young swimmers can't wait for the Commonwealth Games to make a splash in their town. Aquatics is one of the seven sports on...
April 30, 2022
Electric car show rolls into Geelong
THE latest and greatest in electric vehicle manufacturing will be on display at Geelong Showgrounds this weekend as part of a local plan to...
April 29, 2022
Ablett appearance thrills Winchelsea juniors
JUNIOR Winchelsea footballers had a training session to remember last week, when Geelong football royalty Gary Ablett junior visited the local footy club. Ablett made...
April 29, 2022
Golf club upgrades a hit at grand opening
PREMIER Daniel Andrews was the guest of honour as Curlewis Golf Club formally opened its new $20-million redevelopment that makes it one of Victoria's...
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