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April 4, 2024

River’s blue-green algae outbreak clears

THE Barwon River in Geelong has been declared safe again for recreational activities, after tests found a reduction in blue-green algae in water samples. According...

April 1, 2024

Newborn screening expanded

Victorian newborns will now be screened for two additional rare but serious health conditions, helping to identify babies at risk of developing illnesses and...

March 31, 2024

GPs support crackdown on vaping

GPs have again thrown their support behind the federal government's crackdown on vaping. The stance follows the federal government's introduction last week of the Therapeutic...

March 30, 2024

Quarterfinal fields set at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

THE third day of competition at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy witnessed a move to Winkipop again with the world’s...

March 28, 2024

AFL Barwon makes big change to restructure plan

AFL BARWON will introduce non-mandatory promotion from the Bellarine FNL into the Geelong FNL in the latest shakeup to its Future of Football &...

March 27, 2024

More major upsets on Rip Curl Pro’s second day

DAY two of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy has seen another massive day of action. Competition on stop four on the...

March 27, 2024

City restores ties with G21

THE City of Greater Geelong council has reversed its decision to cut ties with G21 Geelong Region Alliance, and has restored $250,000 of city...

March 26, 2024

Surfing begins at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

THE opening day of competition has been called on at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy, stop four on the World...

March 22, 2024

Small class sizes, calm classroom delivers

The first thing that most parents who come for a tour of St Aloysius Primary School comment upon is how calm the atmosphere in...

March 21, 2024

Opening round for Rip Curl Pro revealed

THE world’s best surfers are heading here ahead of Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy, and the World Surf League (WSL) has...

March 21, 2024

Real Deal celebrates successful forum

THE Real Deal Geelong alliance has hailed its latest gathering as a success, as the group continues to advocate for better housing solutions. More than...

March 20, 2024

Entries open for Trail Running Series

The Trail Running Series has opened entries for this year's Victorian season, marking its 15th year with an array of options and features designed...

March 19, 2024

Documentary takes the long road

Acclaimed documentary The Road to Patagonia is striking a chord with local audiences, with recent screenings selling out.

The 90-minute film includes footage shot over...

March 15, 2024

Give Geelong Appeal helping to create a fairer community

The Give Where You Live Foundation's Give Geelong Appeal, from March 15-March 24, will help create a fairer community by assisting those who are...

March 14, 2024

State celebrates completion of GMHBA Stadium

GMHBA Stadium's new stand is finally complete after years of works and tens of millions of dollars, ahead of the AFL match between Geelong...

March 8, 2024

Total Fire Ban declared ahead of long weekend

A TOTAL Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared across much of the state for tomorrow (Saturday, March 9), covering the Central, North Central, South...

March 7, 2024

Nominations open for Geelong Business Excellence Awards

NOMINATIONS for this year's Geelong Business Excellence Awards are now open. The search is on to identify outstanding and inspiring businesses, business leaders and young...

March 3, 2024

Call to improve survival rates for breast and ovarian cancer

Organisers of national fun run and walk, the Women in Super Mother's Day Classic (MDC), have called for more to be done to increase...

March 1, 2024

Blue-green algae forces Barwon River closure

A BLUE-green algae outbreak has forced the temporary closure of the Barwon River in Geelong today (Friday, March 1). The Corangamite CMA announced earlier today...

March 1, 2024

Super funds invest in community housing

Four major industry super funds and a major investment management company have collectively decided to invest in community housing, a decision welcomed by the...

March 1, 2024

Calls to support innovative building methods

Master Builders Victoria (MBV) has called on the state government for broader support of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) to help address the ongoing...

February 29, 2024

Geelong Early Parenting Centre to open soon

GEELONG'S first Early Parenting Centre (EPC) is almost complete, with the finishing touches being added ahead of its expected opening in about a month. EPCs...

February 23, 2024

New campaign to stop sexual harassment

A PUBLIX campaign is being launched in Geelong today (Friday, February 23) as researchers from Deakin University, local venue operators, Victoria Police, and the...

February 23, 2024

PIPA wants negative gearing AND CGT left alone

The Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) is warning the Albanese Government against changing negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions, claiming it could...