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Woolworths Torquay Central sold for $25 million

THE Woolworths Torquay Central supermarket has been snapped up for $5 million above the expected asking price.

Borough lauds its community champions

A PAIR of the Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale community’s hardest-working volunteers are the joint winners of the Borough of Queenscliffe’s Citizen of the Year...

Citizenship ceremonies return to City Hall after 11 months

THE City of Greater Geelong has hosted two citizenship ceremonies at City Hall on January 26, marking the return of face-to-face ceremonies. After 11 months...

Bellarine’s best honoured on Australia Day

A BARWON Heads resident who was one of the visionaries of Angus beef cattle in Australia is among those on the Bellarine recognised in...

Ferry’s free car trips could drive up demand in Geelong

TOURISM Greater Geelong and the Bellarine (TGGB) has welcomed free car trips on the Spirit of Tasmania, as it could drive up demand ahead...

Musicians and crowds sound off about concert’s success

THE musicians on stage and the watching crowd alike showed their appreciation for the return of outdoor live music at Saturday’s Sounds Better Together...

CFA firefighters to feel the FLAIM of Geelong technology

MORE than 30,000 volunteer firefighters in the CFA will be able to use the latest in virtual reality firefighting training using technology developed by...

Luncheon to celebrate women’s achievements

THE Northern Bellarine will honour the achievements of women and their contributions to gender equality and community wellbeing in March. Bennetts on Bellarine will host...

Jan Juc retains Battle of the Bridge trophy in front of huge turnout

JAN JUC retained the Battle of the Bridge trophy, defeating Torquay in a thrilling twenty20 clash on Sunday. The match came down to the final...

Barwon Sports Academy adds local flavour to tennis

BARWON Sports Academy is ready to launch this year’s tennis program. The well-respected program has made one important tweak in 2021, the coaches will be...

Kids Plus program provides education and experience

NEARLY 20 youngsters enjoyed a day they will never forget during last week’s Kids Plus program. The Kids Plus program offers children with cerebral palsy,...

Family connection strong at Anglesea

THERE is something about the Anglesea Cricket Club culture that sees players who explore other opportunities always finding their way back. This has resulted in...

Barwon Health congratulated for its volunteer focus

VOLUNTEERING Geelong has congratulated Barwon Health for its leadership and initiative in successfully managing and redeploying volunteer resources during the height of the COVID-19...

Patrollers don pink zinc to celebrate women in life saving

IT WAS another successful Pink Zinc Patrol at Ocean Grove. The patrol is all about empowering women to be involved in surf life saving and...

Port on patrol: Town’s refurbished police station reopens

THE outside of the Portarlington police station may look the same but the inside has some of Victoria’s best IT infrastructure following a $350,000...

Western United continues to make strides in Geelong market

WESTERN United and the City of Greater Geelong have strengthened their relationship entering a new partnership as the club grows its ties with the Geelong...

Small Business Ombudsman calls for tweak to JobKeeper

JOBKEEPER is set to end in about two months’ time, but Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell wants a change...

Cats are back: Geelong’s AFLW side to make 2021 season debut at home

FOOTY is back at Kardinia Park for 2021, and the Geelong Cats' AFLW side will make its debut at home this Sunday (January 31). The...

Telstra sets 5G coverage target for Geelong

TELSTRA aims to extend its 5G coverage to more than 90 per cent of the urban area of Greater Geelong by mid-2021, as it...

Recording early memories of the Bellarine

A NEW project aims to preserve the memories of long-term residents of the lower Bellarine Peninsula so they can be heard by future generations. The...

Friendly skies: Avalon’s flights to and from Sydney and Adelaide to resume soon

DOMESTIC flights between Avalon Airport and the Gold Coast have taken off again and are expected to return to and from Sydney and Adelaide...

City appoints committee to advise on social housing

THE first members of the City of Greater Geelong's Affordable Social Housing Advisory Committee have been announced. The city established the committee as a key...

Record registrations expected for febfast

Australians are flocking to annual abstinence event febfast to kickstart better health in 2021.

Fifth round of Building Better Regions Fund opens

COUNCILS and community groups in the Geelong region can now apply for grants under the fifth round of the federal Coalition's Building Better Regions...