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December 24, 2020
Your song could be the backing for The Dance
HUMANS in Geelong is calling on all local musicians to come up with the right song to be the backing for their community project. The...
December 24, 2020
Walk on water: wave attenuator opens on Geelong waterfront
THE latest feature on the Geelong waterfront will allow people to take a 440-metre journey over the waters of Corio Bay. The $10.1 million wave...
December 24, 2020
Restored Cottage by the Sea reopens
THE newly renovated and restored Cottage by the Sea is welcoming children again, and has been officially opened. The $3.4 million works at the Queenscliff...
December 24, 2020
Create cocktails at home
COCKTAILS in a box that can be made and ready to drink in a couple of minutes could be just the thing for summer,...
December 24, 2020
TGGB sees room to grow in Geelong’s tourism economy
TOURISM Greater Geelong and the Bellarine (TGGB) says the region is not far off meeting a projected shortfall in accommodation over the next decade...
December 17, 2020
Surfing star extends Rip Curl contract
TWO-TIME world surfing champion Gabriel Medina has extended his relationship with Rip Curl for another five years. The exciting deal adds to a relationship between...
December 17, 2020
Detached building approvals reach 20-year high
ABS Building Approvals data for October continues to show the positive impact of HomeBuilder on the detached house market with the highest number of...
December 17, 2020
Queenscliff puts call out for junior coaches
QUEENSCLIFF Football Club is seeking coaches for its under-19 and under-17 teams. The Coutas have a range of junior teams that require coaches, but the...
December 17, 2020
Growing Suburbs Fund opens again next year
THE Surf Coast Shire will again have the chance to fast-track some of its much-needed infrastructure through state government funding. Six months ago, the state...
December 17, 2020
Viva’s Geelong refinery welcomes $30 million federal lifeline
VIVA Energy's Geelong refinery has welcomed the federal government's decision to bring forward its production payments, and estimates the initiative will be worth $30...
December 17, 2020
Giulia Baggio appointed as new G21 CEO
G21 HAS looked to the City of Melbourne to find its new chief executive officer, and will employ Giulia Baggio in the role from...
December 17, 2020
Golden Plains Festival postponed for 2021
THE 15th edition of the Golden Plains Festival will not go ahead in autumn, but organisers are keen to see it return in 2022. One...
December 17, 2020
More solar rebates released
THE state government has accelerated and expanded the Solar Homes Program to meet surging demand and deliver immediate cost savings to Victorian households. More than...
December 17, 2020
Council’s plan to create a Smart City
THE City of Greater Geelong council has released the first version of its framework to drive a future for Geelong that embraces the opportunities...
December 17, 2020
Grant helps Coast Guard stay afloat
THE state government has invested more than $186,000 into the Queenscliff Coast Guard to improve its infrastructure and facilities. Police and Emergency Services Minister and...
December 17, 2020
Artists sought for Northern Bellarine Peninsula Arts Trail
ARTISTS are being sought to join the next edition of the Northern Bellarine Peninsula Arts Trail, which will be held in April. Event convenors Linda...
December 17, 2020
Ocean Grove’s fire services ready for summer
FIREFIGHTERS in Ocean Grove are set for this year's fire season, and are ready to handle the mix of urban and rural environments in...
December 17, 2020
Ocean Grove’s Santa Run cancelled
THERE will be no Santa Run on Christmas Eve in Ocean Grove this year, with the annual event called off because of the continuing...
December 17, 2020
Beach patrols to keep hooded plovers safe
CONSERVATION Regulator officers are now keeping watch at Ocean Grove and other beaches across Victoria's south-west to protect hooded plover chicks during their nesting...
December 17, 2020
Recession ends, but region still needs to recover
AUSTRALIA has emerged from the recession thanks to unexpected growth, but outgoing G21 chief executive officer Elaine Carbines has warned the Geelong region's economy...
December 17, 2020
Libraries invite readers to check out lower COVID restrictions
LIBRARIES across the Geelong region will have looser COVID-19 restrictions over the hotter months, in line with the state government's COVIDSafe Summer guidelines. Victorian Premier...
December 17, 2020
New deal gives better digital service to Swim, Sport and Leisure members
MEMBERS of the City of Greater Geelong's Swim, Sport and Leisure (SSL) centres will be able to make online bookings for classes from next...
December 14, 2020
New Cats on the block get their guernseys
GEELONG'S latest crop of draft picks have unveiled the number they will wear during the 2021 AFL season. The six players - a mix of...
December 10, 2020
Huge response to business recovery grants
THE City of Greater Geelong received an overwhelming response to its first round of Business Recovery Grants, where applicants will be considered for grants...
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