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July 11, 2026
Funding, designs push surf life saving club redevelopment forward
FRESH state funding and a finalised concept design have pushed the Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club redevelopment closer to construction. The Victorian government has...
July 10, 2026
Free V/Line travel after 24-hour rail shutdown: here’s when
Two days of free V/Line travel have been announced for regional passengers after this week's nationwide Telstra outage brought the state's regional rail network...
July 10, 2026
Writers workshops to inspire the next great story
LOCAL writers will have the chance to sharpen their craft and connect with readers when the Local Word Writers Festival returns to Geelong next...
July 10, 2026
Silver reward for remarkable resilience
AFTER 16 months of setbacks, rehabilitation and sheer determination, Endurance Martial Arts athlete Chloe Williams has proven that persistence can be just as rewarding...
July 10, 2026
The tee up: this week in golf
STRONG scoring, a hole-in-one and several monthly medal winners headlined another busy week of golf across The Sands, Torquay and Anglesea. At The Sands, Darren...
July 10, 2026
Fishing clubs hook new funding opportunities
VICTORIAN angling clubs will have the opportunity to hook funding support to upgrade facilities, grow membership and expand community programs thanks to the third...
July 10, 2026
National brands back Geelong’s new running festival
THREE national companies have thrown their support behind Geelong's inaugural running festival, signing on as naming rights partners for the event's marquee races ahead...
July 9, 2026
A chance to help name a community landmark
OVER the next month, our community has the rare opportunity to help decide the name of one of our region’s newest facilities. It is not...
July 9, 2026
Hundreds welcome dawn for NAIDOC Week
MORE than 400 people welcomed the day on Wadawurrung Sea Country on Monday, gathering before sunrise to celebrate NAIDOC Week at Barwon Coast's annual...
July 8, 2026
V/Line shutdown extends into Thursday
Thousands of V/Line passengers face another day of disruption, with train services across the state's network cancelled through Thursday morning's peak. The extended shutdown follows...
July 5, 2026
$3.25m upgrade transforms Leopold reserve
A $3.25m redevelopment of Leopold Memorial Reserve has delivered new sporting facilities and improved community spaces for the growing Leopold community. The project includes new...
July 5, 2026
Food relief demand shapes $1m grant round
A Geelong food relief service that has seen demand rise by 50 per cent over the past two years is among 23 organisations to...
July 4, 2026
Green light for long-awaited veterans’ hub
CONSTRUCTION will begin this month on a long-awaited veterans' support hub in Belmont, more than a year after it was originally expected to open. The...
July 4, 2026
116 Swanston Street, Geelong
PERFECTLY positioned in one of Geelong’s most convenient inner-city pockets, this beautifully presented residence delivers the ideal balance of character, space and low-maintenance living...
July 4, 2026
12 Beach View Crescent, Torquay
DISCOVER the allure of soaring ceilings, expansive floor-to-ceiling windows bathing each space in natural light, and breathtaking panoramic ocean views that stretch to the...
July 4, 2026
Thoughtful indoor-outdoor flow with parkside perks
METICULOUSLY crafted to enrich the coastal lifestyle of Torquay, this stunning single-level residence captures the spirit of contemporary parkside luxury. Designed for easy living without...
July 3, 2026
The tee up: this week in golf
Strong scoring in Stableford and par competitions, along with a successful women's Ambrose, highlighted another busy week of golf across The Sands, Torquay and...
July 3, 2026
Torquay trio fight with heart
MATT WILLIAMS OWNER, Bones MMA Three Torquay athletes have flown the Australian flag with distinction at the WBC Amazing Muay Thai World Festival in Bangkok, navigating...
July 3, 2026
How to deal with fisheries and boating infringement notices
THE Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) provide the following information on its website to provide assistance to people who have received an infringement notice from...
July 2, 2026
CoGG on Data centres
THE City of Greater Geelong is pushing for greater oversight of Victoria's booming data centre industry, warning councils need more certainty over where future...
July 2, 2026
GMHBA names new CEO
GEELONG-based health insurer GMHBA has appointed a successor to outgoing boss David Greig. Jarrod Coysh will join the not-for-profit insurer in the first quarter of...
July 2, 2026
GeelongPort charts course to net zero
NET zero operational emissions by 2030 is the headline commitment of a new sustainability strategy unveiled by GeelongPort. The port's inaugural sustainability strategy outlines how...
July 1, 2026
How bad footy tips became a charity fundraising challenge
A GEELONG real estate agent has already racked up 50km in a charity running challenge fuelled by his colleagues' AFL tipping mistakes. Armstrong Real Estate...
June 27, 2026
Four bedroom gem, now under construction
FLAT, gravel, quiet, no through-street with walking access across the road to Anglesea Main Beach and the Anglesea River. Here's your chance to secure...
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Jul 11, 2026
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