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Victoria’s fifth lockdown to begin at midnight

VICTORIA will enter a five-day lockdown from tonight (Thursday, July 15) in an effort to contain a growing outbreak of the Delta variant of...

COVID-19 case confirmed at Barwon Heads Primary School

STAFF and pupils at Barwon Heads Primary School will be staying home tomorrow (Thursday, July 15) after the school reported a confirmed case of...

Nyall learning precinct praised as Deakin’s “diamond in the crown”

A NEW state-of-the-art immersive learning precinct will stretch the boundaries of possibility for students studying arts and education at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus. Nyaal...

National firearms amnesty begins

THE federal government and Crime Stoppers Australia have launched a permanent national firearms amnesty to keep Australians safe while ensuring access to those with...

Dan Lowther takes the helm of Geelong’s AFLW side

FORMER Geelong Cats midfielder Dan Lowther has been appointed as the new coach of the club's AFLW side. Lowther played 34 AFL games for the...

Steve Hocking to go back to the Cats as CEO

FORMER Geelong footballer Steve Hocking has left a high-profile job with the AFL to return to the Cats as the club's next chief executive...

Vision of Bellarine’s planning future released for comment

THE long-awaited future planning vision for the Bellarine Peninsula is finally out for public comment. The Bellarine has been declared a state significant Distinctive Area...

Torquay, Jan Juc to still switch state seats in proposed boundaries

TORQUAY, Jan Juc and Bellbrae will still be dropped from the seat of South Barwon, according to the latest version of the proposed state...

Doctors and dentists call for sugar tax

The Australian Dental Association (ADA) is backing a campaign by the Australian Medical Association (AMA) to introduce a tax on sugary drinks to tackle...

Take steps to avoid an electrical fire

WITH many Victorians working from home during the recent COVID-19 ourbreak and also spending more time inside as temperatures drop, the state's fire services...

Top of the class: Professor Debra Nestel receives Queen’s Birthday honour for medical simulation education

AN INTERNATIONAL expert in medical simulation now living in Barwon Heads has been recognised with the highest award in the Geelong region in this...

Fans allowed at Cats game as COVID-19 restrictions ease again

COVID-19 restrictions will ease further for regional Victorians on Friday this week, with all travel restrictions removed across the state and caps increasing for...

Every donation makes an impact

GEELONG Mums - and its sister groups St Kilda Mums and Eureka Mums - are supported entirely by the generosity of the community and...

Local SES units go shopping for gear thanks to AAMI

VICTORIA State Emergency Service (VICSES) units across Victoria’s south-west have received critical funds to buy essential lifesaving equipment as part of the AAMI Equipment...

Landcare Awards to celebrate volunteers’ hard work

PEOPLE in the Geelong region are being encouraged to nominate for the 2021 Victorian Landcare Awards, which recognises individuals and groups across the state...

Support register keeps in touch during COVID

THE Bellarine Community Support Register (BCSR) has celebrated not only a rare chance to all meet in person but also an award recognising their...

Onshore conventional gas industry to restart next month

THE onshore conventional gas industry in south-west Victoria is still set to restart next month, according to a recent update from the Department of...

Geelong festivals to be showcased in online music event

MUSIC festivals from across the Geelong region will be part of the lineup of a free online event next week featuring some never-before-seen footage. Hosted...

Victoria’s COVID-19 vaccine stocks topped up

Victoria is getting more supply of COVID-19 vaccine to help it respond to the state’s latest lockdown, with an extra 100,000 Pfizer doses and...

Sixth round of Safer Communities Fund opens

COUNCILS and community organisations are invited to apply for grants from a pool of $35 million to improve safety through round six of the...

Loosen up: Tourist operators urge more easing on COVID-19 rules

CORONAVIRUS restrictions may have eased in regional Victoria compared to Melbourne, but Geelong and the Bellarine’s tourism industries say the state government's “one size...

A day to give: Geelong Mums fundraiser needs your help

GEELONG Mums is urging the community to give generously next week to support babies and children waiting for essential nursery equipment and warm clothing...

IRBs ride the waves at Ocean Grove carnival

LIFE Saving Victoria’s (LSV) Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) racing teams were back in action for the second carnival of the season, which was hosted...

Cats set membership record

THE Geelong Football Club has hit a new club membership record, reaching 66,570 as of late last month. This number surpasses the Cats’ previous membership...