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October 13, 2023
TRAFFIC TROUBLES: Solutions urged for Drysdale precinct
BELLARINE Secondary College is urging the City of Greater Geelong for help to alleviate the growing levels of traffic near its Drysdale campus as...
October 12, 2023
International airline may be close for Avalon
NEWS about the return of international flights to and from Avalon Airport could come within a week, according to the airport's owners. Talking at the...
October 12, 2023
Hundreds toast their favourite drops
HUNDREDS of people gathered again at this year's edition of Toast to the Coast to sample some of the best wine, beer and spirits...
October 11, 2023
Geelong leaders welcome new Premier
GEELONG'S leaders have welcomed Jacinta Allan as Victoria's new Premier. Ms Allan was chosen as the party's leader by her Labor colleagues last week, following...
October 9, 2023
North Bellarine Aquatic Centre sets opening date
THE Bellarine community will dive into their new pool in a little over three weeks, with the City of Greater Geelong announcing today (Monday,...
October 9, 2023
Artists revved up by Creative Engine grants
GEELONG Arts Centre has announced the six recipients of its latest Creative Engine grant packages. The announcement celebrates Geelong Arts Centre’s first class of Creative...
October 7, 2023
Appeal aims to fight hunger across Geelong
DEMAND for food relief is continuing to increase across the Geelong region, and the Give Where You Live Foundation is urging the community to...
October 6, 2023
Stewart doubles up with ‘Carji’
GEELONG AFL vice-captain Tom Stewart has been awarded his second ‘Carji’ Greeves Medal. Having won his first ‘Carji’ in 2021, Stewart polled 135 votes to...
October 6, 2023
VCAT rejects Portarlington development
A PROPOSED mixed-use development in Portarlington's main street has again been knocked back, with the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) siding with the...
October 5, 2023
Geelong High to welcome back students
GEELONG High School will celebrate both the old and the new with a reunion of past students and staff tomorrow (Saturday, October 7.) The Silver...
October 5, 2023
Aireys wins silver in Tiny Towns awards
AIREYS Inlet has been judged the nation's second-best Tiny Tourism Town in this year's Australian Top Tourism Town Awards, announced last week. Presented by the...
October 3, 2023
Ambitious targets in Housing Statement welcomed
STAKEHOLDERS including Regional Cities Victoria (RCV) and the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) have welcomed the focus on reforming the state's planning system...
September 30, 2023
Inquiry urged to find answers for future pandemics
The federal government will hold a commission of inquiry into Australia's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the nation's peak body for public health...
September 25, 2023
Big changes proposed in employment white paper
PEOPLE moving off income support payments and into the workforce will soon be able to use concession cards and access other benefits for nearly...
September 24, 2023
A story of a brilliant list
It starts with a list: a list of everything brilliant about the world. Every Brilliant Thing is a one-person show that follows one woman's pursuit...
September 18, 2023
Push to keep affordable housing in Armstrong Creek
TALKS have begun to fill in the details of what Geelong is going to receive instead of the Commonwealth Games, and local stakeholders are...
September 15, 2023
Tides still flowing after 20 years of singing
POPULAR community choir Tides of Welcome marked its 20th year with songs of celebration in Queenscliff at the weekend. Based in Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House, Tides...
September 13, 2023
Wombat crossings to enable safer strolling
SEVERAL wombat crossings will be constructed to improve pedestrian safety on the Bellarine Peninsula through a state government grant program. As of Monday this week,...
September 12, 2023
Volunteer applications open for QMF
IF YOU'VE ever wanted to join the "Q-Crew", now is your chance, with applications to be a volunteer at this year's Queenscliff Music Festival...
September 10, 2023
Applicants sought for Nature Stewards
PEOPLE in the Geelong community with a passion for the local environment and the great outdoors are encouraged to apply for the City of...
September 9, 2023
Penicillin allergy: less common than people think
Knowing your penicillin allergy status could make a big difference if you end up in hospital, a new study has found. As many as 18-25...
September 8, 2023
Dulux forecasts warmth, positivity in 2024 palette
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the annual Dulux Colour Forecast, this year's trends reflect an inner desire for positivity and spaces that nurture within...
September 7, 2023
Evans shares economic predictions
THE housing market has been the real surprise of the past 12 months, Westpac chief economist Bill Evans said during an event in Geelong. Mr...
September 5, 2023
Phyland quits city
FORMER City of Greater Geelong acting chief executive officer Kaarina Phyland is out the door, with the city announcing her departure earlier today (Tuesday,...
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