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October 8, 2020
On the job: Federal Budget aims to drive employment growth
THE Coalition says it is putting jobs and investment at the heart of the latest Federal Budget, including hundreds of millions of dollars towards...
October 8, 2020
VEC prepared to extend voting deadline in council elections
THE deadline for votes in this year's council elections across the state could be extended, with the Victorian Electorial Commission (VEC) prepared to enact...
October 8, 2020
Geelong businesses earmarked for cheaper, high-speed NBN
GEELONG will be among the first regional cities where business can get access to very high-speed broadband at a rEduced cost through an initiative...
October 8, 2020
Grants to stoke the creative engine
GEELONG Arts Centre has finalised the full list of recipients for their Creative Engine grants. The grants, both financial and in-kind occupancies within the centre’s...
October 8, 2020
Wave attenuator on track for 2021 completion
A NEW publicly accessible $10.1 million wave attenuator at the Geelong waterfront precinct is nearing completion, with the last three remaining pieces en route...
October 8, 2020
VEC encourages early votes
VOTERS should check the mail from this week for their ballot packs for the election, and Victorian Electoral Commissioner Warwick Gately is encouraging people...
October 8, 2020
WILD encourages support for women candidates
THIS year marks the centenary of Victoria's first female councillor, and Women in Local Democracy (WILD) is asking voters to preference women candidates high...
October 8, 2020
First Peoples’ Assembly presents first report to Parliament
THE First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria has marked a successful first year, with its first annual report tabled in state Parliament last month. Since starting...
October 1, 2020
Boxes of care are on their way
THE team at Clifton Springs Golf Club has launched an initiative to inject some positivity and hope back into the local community. The Community Care...
October 1, 2020
Grant to help needy families sleep soundly
GEELONG Mums will help 200 more families in need through a grant from EnergyAustralia. The electricity and gas provider has supported community projects and initiatives...
October 1, 2020
State takes over Green Spine but no progress yet
THE Green Spine project is now officially the state government's responsibility, but little progress appears to have been made six months later. The first section...
October 1, 2020
Election ballot packs to be sent next week
THE 2020 council elections have begun, and voters in the City of Greater Geelong, the Surf Coast Shire and the Borough of Queenscliffe can...
October 1, 2020
Henderson hails City Deal works at Queenscliff ferry terminal
VICTORIAN Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson has hailed the progress of works at the Queenscliff ferry terminal as part of the Geelong City Deal. The $370...
September 24, 2020
Rivers Edge launches Stage 4 as buyers want more
Winchelsea’s newest community Rivers Edge has launched its Stage 4 release ahead of time after lots in the recently released Stage 3 were snapped...
September 24, 2020
Property investors remain upbeat but looking at different locations to buy – and to live
The majority of property investors have remained upbeat during COVID-19, however the pandemic has made them reconsider not only where they buy, but also...
September 24, 2020
Southern markets drive finished cattle prices
MEAT and Livestock Australia (MLA) report that finished cattle prices have been bolstered by the southern states. In recent weeks, attention in the cattle market...
September 24, 2020
Telstra’s 5G network expanded to Wallington, Connewarre and Moolap
TELSTRA has expanded its 5G network, announcing it has just switched on towers to cover Wallington, Connewarre, Moolap, Corio and Grovedale. Most of central and...
September 24, 2020
Most of Victoria’s federal electorate boundaries to be redrawn
THE Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is inviting members of the public to propose changes to the boundaries and names of Victoria’s federal electorates. Population growth...
September 24, 2020
Regional Victoria will have to wait for COVID Normal
REGIONAL Victorians have lower levels of coronavirus compared to those living in Melbourne and are enjoying lesser restrictions as a result, but will probably...
September 24, 2020
Builders and plumbers put on notice for non-compliance
THE Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is warning builders and plumbers in the Geelong region to make sure their work is compliant or risk further...
September 24, 2020
A Walk in the Park Geelong goes in a different direction
GEELONG has missed the date slated for the third A Walk in the Park event to raise awareness and funds to support people living...
September 24, 2020
Nominations close for city and borough council elections
NOMINATIONS have closed for the City of Greater Geelong and Borough of Queenscliffe council elections, and a large field of candidates have thrown their...
September 24, 2020
Nepalese community receives support grant
THE organisation representing Geelong's Nepalese residents have received a $15,000 grant from the state government’s $14.3 million Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Communities Taskforce. The...
September 24, 2020
More Working for Victoria jobs with the city as restrictions ease
THE easing of coronavirus restrictions in regional Victoria means more jobs are available in Geelong through the state government's Working for Victoria initiative. Under the...
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