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January 3, 2026
Deakin study suggests measures to improve nightclub safety
RESEARCHERS from Deakin University have called for tighter liquor licencing regulations after a study revealed incidents of harmful sexual behaviour inside Geelong’s nightlife venues.
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December 24, 2025
AFL Barwon makes historic CEO appointment
AFL Barwon has announced it has appointed Kate Patterson as its inaugural chief executive officer. Patterson, who will start in the role on February 2,...
December 21, 2025
Teen suntans could pose cancer risk
New research from The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has revealed half (49 per cent) of teenagers would prefer to look suntanned, with a quarter...
December 21, 2025
Simple salt swap could cut high blood pressure risk
Australians are being urged to shake things up in the kitchen and at the dinner table by making a simple swap that could reduce...
December 20, 2025
McCartney Real Estate expands leadership with new co-directors
Torquay agency McCartney Real Estate is having a refresh in the new year, with Tim Carson welcoming Matt Kavenagh and Brent Hartigan as...
December 17, 2025
New development announced for Corio
Developer Cedar Woods Properties has announced a new 400-home project in Corio, with the first land release expected to take place in February 2026. Situated...
December 15, 2025
GeelongPort achieves perfect sustainability score
GEELONGPORT has retained its position as one of the world’s most sustainable ports. According to its 2025 Sustainability Report, released today (Monday, December 15), the...
December 1, 2025
ADF career centre to visit Geelong this week
THE Australian Defence Force (ADF) is looking for new recuits locally, with its Mobile ADF Careers Centre) visiting Geelong for the...
November 27, 2025
Barnesy takes Geelong back to 1985
JIMMY Barnes and some of his contemporaries took Geelong back to 1985 in an excellent concert stacked with talent on Saturday. Barnes chose Mt Duneed...
November 27, 2025
Tour De Cure rolls through the region
A GROUP of intrepid cyclists had an early start from Torquay this week as they pedalled to raise funds for cancer research. The fifth annual...
November 27, 2025
AFLW star Darby lands major community honour
GEELONG Cats player Kate Darby has a fitting farewell to the game, awarded the AFLW Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award at the 2025...
November 27, 2025
Kane, Tripp take top NBFF honours
FILM-MAKERS Jeanie Kane and Emma Tripp took top honours at this year’s North Bellarine Film Festival (NBFF) Emerging Filmmaker Awards. The ceremony, which took...
November 21, 2025
Three Geelong Falcons shine as AFL draft calls come
THREE Geelong Falcons products have realised their childhood dreams, with Josh Lindsay, Tobyn Murray and Hugo Mikunda all hearing their names called in this...
November 20, 2025
Greens name local environmentalist Jesse Holden to contest Polwarth
THE Greens have announced their candidate to contest the seat of Polwarth at next year’s state election. With a background in environmental education, climate and...
November 19, 2025
Christmas floats in
GEELONG's popular Floating Christmas Tree has returned to Steampacket Quay as a shining centrepiece of the festive season. Boasting new light features and music programs,...
November 19, 2025
Research tracks game ducks
THE Game Management Authority (GMA) and Deakin University are conducting new research to better understand the movements, survival and behaviour of Victoria's most important...
November 19, 2025
Veteran cricketers sought
VETERANS Cricket Victoria (VCV) is on the lookout for new players as the new season begins. Although it is a game where everyone gets a...
November 18, 2025
Victorian Liberals elect first female leader
THE Victorian Liberals have appointed their first female leader as the beleaguered party eyes the next state election. Less than a year after Brad Battin...
November 18, 2025
Fire season to officially begin in a fortnight
FIRE season for the coming summer will officially begin in parts of Victoria's south-west in less than a fortnight, with the CFA to declare...
November 18, 2025
Government reveals response to women’s pain inquiry
THE Victorian government has announced its response to the Inquiry into Women's Pain, which will include "green whistle" pain relief, setting a statewide standard...
November 16, 2025
Urgent search under way after man’s car found near Bellbrae
AN URGENT search is under way on the Surf Coast after a man’s car was discovered abandoned in Bellbrae on Saturday morning. The missing man,...
November 16, 2025
Support act named for Jimmy Barnes concert
JIMMY Barnes' concert in Geelong is just over a week away, and he has announced a special guest will start the show. On Friday last...
November 14, 2025
Project explores making fertiliser from emissions
COMBUSTION engine emissions could be transformed into sustainable fertiliser if a project between Deakin University's Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialisation Hub (REACH) and...
November 13, 2025
Second to face third in GCA1
WITH last weekend’s GCA1 matches being called off due to inclement weather, Round 5 will start this Saturday, November 15 in a one-day format. In...
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