Melbourne’s ring of steel to be lifted on November 8
THE "ring of steel" around Melbourne will be gone in two weeks as the state government plans to align the coronavirus restrictions across the...
Gyms and pools to reopen for all on Wednesday
GYMS, fitness centres and pools will re-open in regional Victoria for people of all ages on Wednesday in the latest easing of Victoria's coronavirus...
Museum keeps going through relocation
THE Queenscliffe Historical Museum (QMH) is planning for life in its new temporary home while the Queenscliffe Hub is being constructed. QMH publicity officer Eddie...
Voting for council elections closes tomorrow
VOTING closes tomorrow (Friday, October 23) for council elections across the state, including the City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire and Borough of...
Study to examine Geelong’s industrial past
GEELONG will be among the areas examined as part of a three-year study into the impact of recent major industry losses in regional Australia. Led...
Coker wants answers about headspace delay in Ocean Grove
CORANGAMITE Labor federal member Libby Coker wants answers about a proposed headspace facility in central Ocean Grove, and says it should have opened months...
Curlewis golfers go yellow for Jarrod Lyle
PLAYERS at Curlewis Golf Club brought a touch of yellow to the course on Saturday to honour the memory of local golfer Jarrod Lyle. The...
Making a splash at Geelong Business Excellence Awards
QUEENSCLIFF business Sea All Dolphin Swims has made a splash at this year's Geelong Business Excellence Awards (GBEA), taking home multiple gongs including Business...
Get your AFL Grand Final Record at APCO
JUST because the AFL Grand Final is being held in Brisbane this year doesn't mean you can't get your hands on a copy of...
A step forward: Business and tourism leaders welcome easing of coronavirus restrictions
LIMITED household visits are now allowed and hospitality venues can host as many as 110 patrons in the latest easing of coronavirurs restrictions in...
Geelong Swimming Club makes finals of state awards
THE inclusive attitude and impressive achievements of the Geelong Swimming Club have been recognised with three finals berths in this year's Victorian Disability Sport...
Help create a Warm Safe Home during Seniors Week
CRAFTY types from across the Geelong region are being invited to take part in a hands-on arts project as part of this month's Geelong...
LitterWatch to support clean-up efforts
BARWON Coast is supporting an initiative to improve data collection from the many hardworking groups cleaning up the state. The Geelong region is home to...
Harry Taylor embraces the emotion of Grand Final week
GEELONG Cats veteran Harry Taylor is eager for his next appearance in an AFL Grand Final, despite having to wait nine years to get...
Kardinia Park Stadium Trust hails win at Geelong Business Excellence Awards
THE Kardinia Park Stadium Trust has been recognised for its stewardship of one of Geelong's most recognised places, taking out the Customer Service Award...
Coker wants more help to tackle food insecurity
CORANGAMITE Labor federal member Libby Coker has praised local charities who are leading the way in ensuring families in the Geelong region are not...
Tourism Greater Geelong and the Bellarine offers free membership
TOURISM Greater Geelong and the Bellarine (TGGB) are inviting all businesses in the region to take advantage of free membership to the organisation for...
Grants to protect and restore the Otways and the coast
COMMUNITY groups will be invited to apply for funding to help protect and restore native plants, wildlife, and coastal environments in the Otways. The Corangamite...
Hayden Miller to farewell bay 93.9
AFTER 10 years of waking up Geelong, the Surf Coast and Bellarine on bay 93.9, Hayden Miller is saying goodbye. The out-of-control wheezing laughs with...
Household visitors allowed and hospitality venue caps increase from tomorrow
LIMITED household visits will be allowed and hospitality venues will be able to host as many as 110 patrons from tomorrow in the latest...
Funding agreement signed for South Barwon Reserve upgrade
THE City of Greater Geelong and the federal Coalition have signed a $237,000 funding agreement to deliver much-needed upgrades to the South Barwon Reserve. The...
Lola happy to be blue for a cause
NUTRITION guru Lola Berry is wearing a healthy dose of blue nail polish every day this month in support of an important cause. The best-selling...
Testing for COVID-19 in Anglesea sewage continues
THE Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) continues to test sewage in Anglesea for coronavirus but has not yet found any positive cases...
Borough wants feedback on its climate emergency plan
THE Borough of Queenscliffe has opened consultation for its community-led Climate Emergency Response Plan. After having officially declared a climate emergency at its December 2019...