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September 26, 2024

TGS withdraws seismic blasting plan for Otway basin

A MUCH-criticised plan to carry out seismic blasting in the Otway Basin has been sunk, with proponents TGS officially withdrawing the proposal today (Thursday,...

September 19, 2024

Cameron says Geelong’s revamped attack is firing

CATS spearhead Jeremy Cameron has hailed Geelong's remodelled attack as veteran Tom Hawkins attempts to press his increasingly unlikely case for an AFL return. Cameron...

September 17, 2024

Get your shoes on for Meli Kids’ Run

MELI is inviting children and families to get involved in the Meli Kids’ Run in Anglesea as part of the Surf Coast Century ultra-marathon this Sunday, September 22. Meli loves seeing...

September 17, 2024

QMF adds Aussie acts to lineup

THE Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) has just dropped another batch of Australian music talent into the lineup of the event, to be held in...

September 16, 2024

House4Health sold at auction

THE Barwon Health Foundation has held its inaugural House4Health charity home auction, with the Lara property selling on Saturday for $750,000. Proceeds from the auction...

September 16, 2024

G21 Regional Forum to discuss food insecurity

THE final program for this year's G21 Regional Forum has been confirmed, with one of the sessions dedicated to food security and food insecurity. According...

September 15, 2024

Scott open-minded about recalling stalwarts for AFL Prelim

GEELONG coach Chris Scott will recall one star and remains open-minded to bringing back another proven trio for his club's AFL Preliminary Final. Tom Stewart...

September 13, 2024

Matildas to kick off in Geelong

AUSTRALIA'S best women's soccer players will kick off in Geelong later this year, with the Matildas to play a game against Chinese Taipei. Announced today...

September 12, 2024

Central Geelong Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub opens

A NEW hub now officially open in Geelong will deliver wraparound treatment, care and support for local clients, carers and families. Run by Barwon Health,...

September 12, 2024

Meli employee nominated for foster care award

MELI staff member Ari-Elle Dart is a finalist for the Foster Care Association of Victoria’s Commitment to Supporting Carers Awards 2024. This prestigious award acknowledges...

September 10, 2024

Amazon seeks seasonal workers in Geelong

AHEAD of the festive season, Amazon is looking for more people to help pick, pack and ship customer orders at its Australian sites, including...

September 6, 2024

Dr Norman Swan lauds G21 Regional Forum

NOTED health journalist and commentator Dr Norman Swan has praised the G21 Regional Forum as an excellent way to collectively work towards solutions to...

September 5, 2024

Cats cause massive Power outage in AFL Qualifying Final win

GEELONG attacking guns Tyson Stengle and Jeremy Cameron have fired the Cats to an 84-point torching of Port Adelaide in the first AFL qualifying...

September 5, 2024

Geelong groups benefit from Beyond Bank’s funding

GEELONG organisations will share the benefits of a $700,000 financial commitment from the recently merged Beyond Bank and AWA Alliance Bank. Announced yesterday (Wednesday, September...

September 3, 2024

Marles visits Anam Cara Geelong

DEPUTY Prime Minister and Corio federal member Richard Marles has made a visit to Anam Cara Geelong, where he saw first-hand the initial transformative...

August 30, 2024

Classy Cat wins 2024 Rising Star

GEELONG Cats player Oliver Dempsey has been crowned the 2024 Telstra AFL Rising Star, receiving the Ron Evans Medal at the AFL Awards last...

August 27, 2024

Trio of Cats named in All Australian squad

THREE players from the Geelong Football Club have been lauded for their outstanding seasons by being named in the squad for the 2024 All...

August 25, 2024

Rail duplication works complete, services to resume

TRAIN services will fully resume on the Geelong and Warrnambool lines tomorrow (Monday, August 26), with the completion of 72 days of works as...

August 21, 2024

Record cancellations spur urgent call for blood donors

Australia's blood supply has felt the freeze this winter, with the percentage of people cancelling appointments due to cold and flu symptoms at its...

August 21, 2024

Darren Findlay signs on at Demons

PORTARLINGTON Football Netball Club has announced it has appointed Darren Findlay to be its senior coach for the next three seasons in the Bellarine...

August 20, 2024

Dr Norman Swan to headline G21 Regional Forum

NOTED health expert and commentator Dr Norman Swan will be the keynote speaker on the just-announced program for this year’s G21 Regional Forum. The annual...

August 19, 2024

Li-S Energy powers up with federal grant

WAURN Ponds tech manufacturer Li–S Energy is using a $1.7 million grant from the federal government to upgrade its production line as it aims...

August 17, 2024

Council elections are coming soon

VOTERS and candidates alike are preparing for local council elections to be held across Victoria, including in the Surf Coast Shire, the City of...

August 16, 2024

Trio of local projects win at MBV awards

A trio of projects from the Geelong region have been lauded in this year's Master Builders Victoria Excellence in Construction Awards. More than 730 people...