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The hunt is on in Geelong

THE hunt begins in a new prime-time reality TV series starting tomorrow (Sunday, July 17) on Channel 10, and viewers could spot some "Fugitives"...

GeelongPort reveals plans for wind farm hub

GEELONGPORT has announced its intentions to become a major player in Victoria's renewables industry, revealing plans to develop up to 25 hectares of its...

Stead Park confirmed for Commonwealth Games hockey

STEAD Park has been confirmed as the home of hockey at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the Corio venue to get two international-standard hockey...

Jack Rabbit wins best winery restaurant gong

JACK Rabbit Vineyard has won the Best Restaurant in a Winery category at this year's Australia Restaurant & Catering Australia (R&CA) Awards for Excellence...

New COVID recommendations to start at midnight

THE Victorian government has announced several "public health recommendations" and changes to pandemic orders will come into place at 11.59pm tonight (Tuesday, July 12)...

Martin Cutter to resign as city’s CEO

CITY of Greater Geelong chief executive officer Martin Cutter has unexpectedly announced he will step down from his role at the end of September. Mr...

COVID vax response scaling back

VICTORIA'S mass PCR testing and COVID-19 vaccination programs has begun to scale back, with the 39 state vaccination centres decreasing to 12 and the...

Geelong Cup celebrates Media Puzzle’s two triumphs

THIS year’s Geelong Cup will celebrate the pivotal role the race played in one of Australia’s greatest sporting moments – Media Puzzle winning the...

Peter Murrihy elected as Geelong mayor

PETER Murrihy is the new mayor of the City of Greater Geelong, voted in by his fellow councillors during tonight’s (Friday, June 17) special...

Queen’s Birthday Honours List revealed

COMMUNITY service, sporting triumph and research excellence across the Geelong region have all been recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours List. Governor-General David Hurley...

Asher resigns as Geelong mayor

STEPHANIE Asher has announced she will resign as the City of Greater Geelong's mayor, admitting it was "the best thing for achieving progress" since...

Henderson appointed to Shadow Cabinet

GEELONG-based Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson has scored a promotion, named as one of the 10 women in the 24-strong Shadow Cabinet announced by Opposition...

Henderson re-elected to the Senate

VICTORIAN Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson has had a win despite her party's loss at the federal election, retaining her place in Parliament's upper house. Senator...

Labor likely to hold Corangamite, Corio and form government

LABOR has had a stunningly successful day at the voting booths, with the party projected to not only hold the local seats of Corangamite...

Education Week: Fun and engaging programs to help children thrive

With Education Week fast approaching, Torquay College is celebrating the success of welcoming its community back through the gates for Term 2.

Education Week: Care, collaboration and commitment at Armstrong Creek School

Armstrong Creek School opened its doors to the community in 2018 and is proud to say the school has since grown to be the...

Education Week: Enrol now!

With unprecedented growth in our region places at The Geelong College, and other schools, are becoming harder to get.

Education Week: Bright futures start at Surf Coast Secondary College

Surf Coast Secondary College commenced in 2012 as the only stand-alone government secondary school in Torquay.

Education Week: Developing well-rounded people

Saint Ignatius College Geelong, located on the picturesque Bellarine Peninsula, is a co-educational Catholic College offering outstanding educational opportunities to young women and men...

Education Week: Open day every day

Like many schools in the region, Christian College Geelong schedules specific days in the year for interested prospective parents and others to tour one...

PM visits Geelong again in campaign’s final days

PRIME Minister Scott Morrison has made his third trip of the election campaign to Geelong and his fifth stop since December, using one of...

Raise a teacup for a good cause

Cancer Council Victoria is encouraging groups across the state to make a cuppa for a cause and register for Australia's Biggest Morning Tea during...

Asher pledges $200m for Barwon Heads Road duplication

FUNDS have been locked in for the second stage of the Barwon Heads Road duplication in Armstrong Creek, following an election commitment from the...

Barker’s signs also vandalised

ANOTHER contender in the race for Corangamite has had their campaign signs vandalised, with Liberal Democrats candidate Paul Barker reporting damage to several of...