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June 19, 2025
Roadshow offers chance to drive new tunnel
PEOPLE in Geelong can virtually drive the West Gate Tunnel before it opens as the project hits the road to take the new tunnel...
June 19, 2025
Men urged to check in on their health
To mark Men's Health Week, global parenting advocates and Triple P parents are urging dads, stepdads, grandfathers, father figures, and all parents to take...
June 17, 2025
Ritchie Bros. to host huge live auction in Geelong
GLOBAL equipment auction leader Ritchie Bros. is marking three decades of operations in Australia with an auction in Geelong, expected to be its largest...
June 13, 2025
Cats coach plays down returning star’s meeting
GEELONG coach Chris Scott has played down Bailey Smith's meeting with AFL chief executive officer Andrew Dillon as he prepares to welcome his star...
June 12, 2025
Deakin, Country Road weave new wool product
DEAKIN University’s Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM) has partnered with fashion brand Country Road to trial a fully domestic process to transform low-grade Merino...
June 9, 2025
Brian Cook appointed AM in King’s Birthday Honours List
VETERAN footy administrator and premiership-winning chief executive officer Brian Cook is among the local names in this year's King's Birthday Honours List. The Torquay resident...
June 6, 2025
Facade works nearly compete at Nyaal Banyul
THE final appearance of the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre is almost locked in, with facade works on the major project on...
May 30, 2025
Viva’s LNG terminal gets positive environmental assessment
VIVA Energy's proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal project in Geelong has passed a major hurdle, receiving a positive assessment on its Environmental Effects...
May 29, 2025
Torquay Cup raises funds for All Aboard
ANOTHER big crowd gathered at the Geelong Racecourse on Friday last week for the 13th running of the Surf Coast Times Torquay Cup. The annual...
May 28, 2025
Tehan promoted, Henderson demoted in new Coalition cabinet
LIBERAL MPs in the Geelong region have had mixed fortunes in the new Coalition agreement, with Dan Tehan promoted and Senator Sarah Henderson demoted. Opposition...
May 27, 2025
Stress affecting healthy choices
Stress is taking a toll on Australians, with the findings of recent research showing almost nine in 10 (88 per cent) of people are...
May 27, 2025
eSafety Commissioner sounds warning on coercive control
Australia's eSafety Commissioner has sounded a warning about coercive control, with new research revealing almost one in five young adults think it is reasonable...
May 25, 2025
Locals encouraged to push up for mental health
Next month, headspace Ocean Grove will encourage locals to push for better mental health by participating in Australia's largest mental health and fitness event. In...
May 22, 2025
Lobby groups welcome Geelong spending in budget, call for more
GEELONG’S lobby groups have welcomed the 2025-26 Victorian budget’s spending on issues such as cost of living and healthcare, but are still arguing the...
May 20, 2025
Victorian budget belt tightens but less squeeze on families
FAMILIES and vulnerable people feeling the pinch of cost of living have been offered a small boost in a stripped-back state budget reeling from...
May 20, 2025
Coalition dissolved: Nationals, Liberals to sit alone
THE National Party will go it alone on the federal Parliamentary benches in the next term of government, announcing today (Tuesday, May 20) they...
May 19, 2025
VTIC introduces new award category
THE Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) and Visit Victoria have launched an new award category in the 2025 Victorian Tourism Awards that will recognise...
May 17, 2025
Adam Selwood passes away
FORMER AFL footballer Adam Selwood has passed away, according to a statement from his wife and the wider Selwood family earlier today (Saturday, May...
May 15, 2025
Open letter urges budget support for Anam Cara
ANAM Cara Geelong has garnered the backing of more than 50 of Geelong’s most respected business, philanthropic and community figures in its attempt to...
May 13, 2025
Liberals decide on new leadership
SUSSAN Ley has become the first female leader of the federal Liberals after being picked to lead the opposition following the Coalition's resounding election...
May 9, 2025
Tehan declares position in Liberal leadership battle
GEELONG region Liberal MP Dan Tehan has ruled himself out of the contest to decide who will lead the national party following the defeat...
May 8, 2025
BCH step out in fundraiser to help colleague
STAFF at Bellarine Community Health (BCH) have taken a special interest in this year’s May 50K event to help a colleague diagnosed with multiple...
May 6, 2025
Geelong Business Excellence Awards launched
THE search is on again for the best and brightest businesses across the Geelong region with the launch of this year's Geelong Business Excellence...
May 6, 2025
Providing a place of refuge
A FORMER Victoria Police officer has created a safe haven for women and children. Former leading senior constable Christine Smith grappled with feelings of guilt...
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