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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...
July 5, 2023
Renegades to play home opener in Geelong
THE Melbourne Renegades will play their first home game of the 13th season of the Big Bash League (BBL) in Geelong. The full BBL13 fixture...
July 2, 2023
Infringements sent to non-voters at state election
ANYONE who did not vote at last year's state election and has not explained why can expect to get a fine from the Victorian...
July 2, 2023
Geelong celebrates NDIS turning 10
THE National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a decade old, and some of the people who helped make it happen marked the milestone at...
June 30, 2023
Cadel’s race rolls out 2024 dates
THE Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR) has confirmed the dates for its next event, with the UCI-rated event to roll across the...
June 30, 2023
Borough shifts funding in final 2023-24 Budget
THE Borough of Queenscliffe has shifted and repurposed funds for several projects in the final version of its 2023/24 Budget, and is projecting a...
June 26, 2023
Grigau wants monitors appointed at borough council
BOROUGH of Queenscliffe councillor Donnie Grigau has lost confidence in his own council and the borough as an organisation, and is urging the Victorian...
June 23, 2023
City appoints new CEO
THE City of Greater Geelong has finished its long hunt for a new chief executive officer, announcing today (Friday, June 23) it had appointed...
June 22, 2023
Cats legend to auction premiership guernsey for charity
A PIECE of footy history is going under the hammer next month, with all proceeds going to charity. Legendary Geelong Cats and Gold Coast Suns...
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