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August 18, 2023
Mauboy wowed by redeveloped Geelong Arts Centre
THE curtain is about to go up on the redeveloped Geelong Arts Centre, and some of the talent who will be among the first...
August 18, 2023
Community event to celebrate Geelong Arts Centre’s opening
THE new Geelong Arts Centre will officially throw open its doors tomorrow (Saturday, August 19), and will invite the public to a free Community...
August 17, 2023
Geelong live site to screen Women’s World Cup third place play-off
THE community is invited to come together and cheer on the Matildas this Saturday, August 18 at a free live FIFA Women's World Cup...
August 14, 2023
Music event to chug though Geelong
MUSIC fans are on track for a weekend-long treat with the announcement of Sound Tracks, a new live music and tourism experience on a...
August 11, 2023
Final Bellarine DAL approved
THE long-term planning policy to manage the Bellarine Peninsula’s future growth has received ultimate approval from the Victorian government and is now in effect. Earlier...
August 10, 2023
Isaac Smith reveals retirement date
FOUR-time AFL premiership player and 2022 Norm Smith Medallist Isaac Smith will retire at the conclusion of Geelong’s 2023 season. Smith, who has played a...
August 1, 2023
Bonza reveals Avalon-Gold Coast route
BONZA is boosting its presence at Avalon Airport, with the budget airline to now fly to and from the Gold Coast. This morning's (Tuesday, August...
July 28, 2023
New toolkit will help predict Cardiovascular Disease
About eight million Australians will benefit from a new approach to stopping cardiovascular disease (CVD) before it strikes. Health and Aged Care Minister Mark Butler...
July 27, 2023
Surfrider to hold another session about seismic testing
THE Surfrider Foundation is holding a second information session this Saturday, July 29 about possible large-scale seismic testing to be conducted off the Victorian...
July 27, 2023
G21 Annual Regional Forum on tomorrow
HUNDREDS of community, business and government leaders from across the Geelong region will gather in Torquay tomorrow (Friday, July 28) for the G21 Annual...
July 27, 2023
Local sports groups disappointed at Games cancellation
LOCAL sports groups have expressed their disappointment now some of the world's best athletes will no longer be coming to Geelong following the Andrews...
July 23, 2023
Get ready to uncork a weekend of Shiraz
ONE of the Geelong wine region's signature varietals will take centre stage next month in the return of the annual Winter Shiraz Weekend. Billed as...
July 23, 2023
Baker’s hard work honoured with Victorian Training Awards nomination
HARD work and perseverance has seen Gordon TAFE graduate Nicholas Roberts recognised as among the best vocational students in the state. Mr Roberts is one...
July 22, 2023
Ask the question and be here to hear this R U OK? Day
Research from R U OK? has underscored the impact a genuine conversation can have on someone who is struggling with life. The research found more...
July 21, 2023
Tourism leaders rue “lost opportunity” of cancelled Games
TOURISM leaders in Geelong and across the state have expressed their disappointment about Victoria no longer hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The state government cited...
July 20, 2023
Extra tickets released for Grand Opening Festival
WITH only a month left until the official opening of the redeveloped Geelong Arts Centre, the centre is celebrating this milestone by releasing limited...
July 20, 2023
Roundtable brings youth issues to the fore
YOUNG people from the Geelong region flagged education and mental health as their key issues during a roundtable in Armstrong Creek earlier this month. Federal...
July 17, 2023
Full AFLW fixture released
THE AFLW fixture for this year has finally been locked in, with teams to compete over 10 rounds and four weeks of finals. Confirmed earlier...
July 17, 2023
Works improving Country in basin project
THE Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation is using a state government grant to support works at Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk, the site of Barwon...
July 14, 2023
G21 forum to discuss the Geelong region’s biggest issues
THE big issues and questions about the Geelong region will come into focus again at this year's G21 Annual Regional Forum, which will take...
July 12, 2023
Solar panels to cut Cottage’s energy bills
THE outlook is bright at Queenscliff's Cottage by the Sea, following the installation of a solar system and an electric vehicle (EV) charger that...
July 10, 2023
Miers inks new deal with Cats
GEELONG Cats forward Gryan Miers has been rewarded for his excellent form this season, signing a three-year contract extension today (Monday, July 10). The 24-year-old,...
July 7, 2023
Geelong leaders united on public transport need
THE heads of G21, the Committee for Geelong and the City of Greater Geelong council all agree the municipality needs better public transport solutions,...
July 7, 2023
Local tourism numbers, spending exceed pre-pandemic highs
TOURISTS are streaming back to Geelong and the Bellarine, with domestic visitor numbers and spending both up more than 70 per cent compared to...
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