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November 19, 2020

Deakin survey reveals lockdown’s toll on families

Australian families have opened up about the way COVID-19 has shaped their lives in a national survey.

The Deakin University-led COVID-19 Pandemic Adjustment Survey (CPAS)...

November 19, 2020

Big build coming for Victoria’s social housing

THE state Labor government has revealed its next budget will have a $5.3 billion plan to build public and community housing across Victoria, with...

November 19, 2020

Victoria’s streak of zero COVID-19 cases continues

VICTORIA'S streak of no coronavirus deaths or new cases has extended to 18 days as of Tuesday this week, and there could be further...

November 12, 2020

Asher returns as Geelong mayor

STEPHANIE Asher will continue as the mayor of the City of Greater Geelong, after she was re-elected unopposed to the role by her councillor...

November 12, 2020

City to decide its mayor tonight

THE new City of Greater Geelong council will meet for the first time tonight (Thursday, November 12) to elect a mayor for a term...

November 12, 2020

“Ring of steel” lifted and looser restrictions coming

PEOPLE from Melbourne are visiting the Geelong region for the first time in months with the lifting of COVID-19 travel restrictions within Victoria. Melbourne and...

November 12, 2020

Two Blues and Heat contest goes down to the wire

HIGHTON and Newtown & Chilwell could not be separated after 100 overs of cricket, the teams splitting the points following a tied match. A half-century...

November 12, 2020

Grapevine: A point of difference

The tide of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc continues to drift out and as the producers who came in to take advantage of the easy money...

November 12, 2020

City welcomes Working for Victoria employees

THE City of Greater Geelong is welcoming new employees to its workforce as part of the Working for Victoria program. The city joined the state...

November 12, 2020

Princes Freeway upgrades begin

WORK has begun on a $9.6 million project to improve the safety and the smoothness of the Princes Freeway at Geelong. About 14 kilometres of...

November 12, 2020

Great Ocean Food: Fit for a President

What a difference a fortnight can make.Since I last wrote the weather has turned from unseasonably cold to positively balmy, the Melbourne Cup has...

November 12, 2020

Werribee Zoo secures funds for elephant sanctuary

WERRIBEE Open Range Zoo is set for a major makeover that will include a new home for an Asian elephant herd presently residing in...

November 12, 2020

From the REIV CEO – Regional column

Real estate sector powers through The environment presented by Coronavirus has thrown up unique challenges to the Victorian real estate sector. Being under a harsh...

November 12, 2020

Moorabool set to house largest battery in Southern Hemisphere

THE largest battery in the Southern Hemisphere is set to be built in Moorabool to help improve Victoria's energy system and its reliability. Renewable energy...

November 12, 2020

Highton Green set to raise the bar in residential living

Geelong’s newest residential town home project is sure to turn heads with its extraordinary Highton location and notable design credentials. Located in the heart of...

November 12, 2020

Town by town snapshot: Marshall

The size of Marshall is approximately 2.3 square kilometres with the population of Marshall being 1,798 people in 2011 and by the 2016 Census...

November 12, 2020

Geelong Lawn Tennis Club makes the most of difficult year

GEELONG Lawn Tennis Club (GLTC) has made the most of the COVID-19 lockdown period, taking it as an opportunity to attend to some of...

November 12, 2020

Highton relishes short stint of dynamic international batsman

IT'S NOT every week a player with international experience opens the batting for your side, but that's what Highton is making the most of...

November 12, 2020

Torquay notches up another win, Vikings let one slip

TORQUAY made it two from two to start the GCA Division 2 season, defeating Geelong City by four wickets. The Tigers bowled brilliantly, led by...

November 12, 2020

Complaint spurs city to speed up mowing in Ocean Grove

THE City of Greater Geelong will mow a park in Ocean Grove more frequently after a resident expressed concerns about the area's safety and...

November 12, 2020

Agreement signed for two more COVID-19 vaccines

The federal government has signed two more agreements for COVID-19 vaccines, which could potentially provide another 50 million doses.

Last week, the federal government announced...

November 12, 2020

City Deal releases first annual progress report

THE 10-year Geelong City Deal has lodged its first annual report, which lists work towards an important upgrade of the Queenscliff ferry terminal as...

November 12, 2020

Heady figures: Barwon Heads property values jump 624 per cent in 20 years

PROPERTY values in Barwon Heads have skyrocketed more than 600 per cent over the past two decades, and the ABC TV series most strongly...

November 12, 2020

Making the most of medicine

Taking your medicines properly is essential if you want to get the most out of them.

However, there are increasing numbers of people who fail...