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More major upsets on Rip Curl Pro’s second day

DAY two of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy has seen another massive day of action. Competition on stop four on the...

City restores ties with G21

THE City of Greater Geelong council has reversed its decision to cut ties with G21 Geelong Region Alliance, and has restored $250,000 of city...

Surfing begins at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

THE opening day of competition has been called on at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy, stop four on the World...

Small class sizes, calm classroom delivers

The first thing that most parents who come for a tour of St Aloysius Primary School comment upon is how calm the atmosphere in...

Opening round for Rip Curl Pro revealed

THE world’s best surfers are heading here ahead of Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy, and the World Surf League (WSL) has...

Real Deal celebrates successful forum

THE Real Deal Geelong alliance has hailed its latest gathering as a success, as the group continues to advocate for better housing solutions. More than...

Entries open for Trail Running Series

The Trail Running Series has opened entries for this year's Victorian season, marking its 15th year with an array of options and features designed...

Documentary takes the long road

Acclaimed documentary The Road to Patagonia is striking a chord with local audiences, with recent screenings selling out.

Give Geelong Appeal helping to create a fairer community

The Give Where You Live Foundation's Give Geelong Appeal, from March 15-March 24, will help create a fairer community by assisting those who are...

State celebrates completion of GMHBA Stadium

GMHBA Stadium's new stand is finally complete after years of works and tens of millions of dollars, ahead of the AFL match between Geelong...

Total Fire Ban declared ahead of long weekend

A TOTAL Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared across much of the state for tomorrow (Saturday, March 9), covering the Central, North Central, South...

Nominations open for Geelong Business Excellence Awards

NOMINATIONS for this year's Geelong Business Excellence Awards are now open. The search is on to identify outstanding and inspiring businesses, business leaders and young...

Call to improve survival rates for breast and ovarian cancer

Organisers of national fun run and walk, the Women in Super Mother's Day Classic (MDC), have called for more to be done to increase...

Blue-green algae forces Barwon River closure

A BLUE-green algae outbreak has forced the temporary closure of the Barwon River in Geelong today (Friday, March 1). The Corangamite CMA announced earlier today...

Super funds invest in community housing

Four major industry super funds and a major investment management company have collectively decided to invest in community housing, a decision welcomed by the...

Calls to support innovative building methods

Master Builders Victoria (MBV) has called on the state government for broader support of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) to help address the ongoing...

Geelong Early Parenting Centre to open soon

GEELONG'S first Early Parenting Centre (EPC) is almost complete, with the finishing touches being added ahead of its expected opening in about a month. EPCs...

New campaign to stop sexual harassment

A PUBLIX campaign is being launched in Geelong today (Friday, February 23) as researchers from Deakin University, local venue operators, Victoria Police, and the...

PIPA wants negative gearing AND CGT left alone

The Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) is warning the Albanese Government against changing negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions, claiming it could...

Telstra mobile outage planned for Barwon Heads

TELSTRA mobile phone users in Barwon Heads will have no coverage for 12 hours tomorrow (Tuesday, February 20) due to works near the town's...

Nearly half of parents supplying secondary students with alcohol

The Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) is concerned about new data revealing a concerning number of parents allowing their children to drink alcohol. The "Secondary...

City offers free waste disposal for storm clean-up

GEELONG residents cleaning up their properties after Tuesday's destructive storm can drop off their green waste and storm-damaged items for free until the end...

AFL Barwon clubs meet to discuss restructure

AFL BARWON is continuing discussions with its member clubs about the proposed promotion-relegation model, but only a third of clubs support the restructure at...

City tests support for upgrading Portarlington footpaths

THE City of Greater Geelong is asking the Portarlington community if there is any interest in upgrading footpaths in the town, and has suggested...