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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...

COVIDSafe app use lagging, poll reveals

ONLY just over half of regional Victorians have the COVIDSafe app installed on their phones five months after its launch, according to a new...

Cats crush Pies, Stewart eyes the Lions

THE Cats will fight for a spot in the AFL grand final this weekend after a dominant semi-final against Collingwood. Geelong will face Brisbane at...

Don’t forget to vote in council elections

VOTERS enrolled in the council elections across the Geelong region should have received their ballot packs by now, and are reminded they have until...

Allied effort: Joint letter pleads for easing of coronavirus restrictions in regional Victoria

THE Geelong Chamber of Commerce has joined an alliance of similar organisations from regional Victoria “pleading” for the state government to ease coronavirus restrictions...

GRC prepares for Geelong Cup with no crowds

THE Geelong Racing Club (GRC) is preparing for a very different Geelong Cup next week, with coronavirus restrictions preventing the usual flood of racegoers...

No reply envelope? You can still vote

VOTERS who didn't get reply envelopes with their council election ballot packs can still cast their vote by mail, according to the Victorian...

Labor’s Budget would benefit apprentices and childcare

AT LEAST two of the measures proposed by the Labor Party in its Budget reply would have significant benefits for people in the Geelong...

Sounding off and checking in on youth mental health

Vichealth and Mushroom Group have joined forces to launch a new platform featuring Australian musicians openly sharing their personal mental health and wellbeing experiences...