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February 16, 2024
“Right to disconnect” could hit small businesses hardest
THE new national "right to disconnect" laws recently passed by the Albanese Government could "inadvertently undermine" small businesses in particular, according to Geelong Chamber...
February 15, 2024
Geelong to have single-member wards at next council election
THE City of Greater Geelong has been confirmed to be among the new councils with single-member wards at this October's council elections, according to...
February 14, 2024
Deakin forum to discuss responding to trauma
THE Geelong community has been invited to attend a free talk this Friday by an international expert on how to build trauma informed communities. The...
February 12, 2024
Total Fire Ban declared for Geelong region
DUE to the updated weather modelling and grassland curing conditions, the CFA has extended a Total Fire Ban (TFB) declaration to now apply in...
February 11, 2024
Calexico gig to start Lorne Theatre’s summer series
ARIZONA band Calexico will play the revamped Lorne Theatre's first live gig later this month to help launch the theatre's Long Hot Summer series. The...
February 9, 2024
Be wary in school zones, RACV urges drivers
WITH the school holidays over and the 2024 school year fully under way, RACV and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) are highlighting the need...
February 4, 2024
Skydiver injured at Torquay airport
ONE person has been taken to hospital after being seriously injured in a skydiving accident near Torquay earlier today (Sunday, February 4). An Ambulance Victoria...
February 2, 2024
Shared equity fund hits $1.1b milestone
The Victorian government's Victorian Homebuyer Fund has reached a major milestone, providing $1.1 billion in shared equity contributions to help thousands of people achieve...
February 2, 2024
Riders score debut wins at Cadel’s race
THE Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race has claimed a record-breaking crowd of more than 140,000 at this year's edition, which saw two riders...
January 30, 2024
Survey reveals young people’s resilience
The new year can sometimes mean pressure to keep new year's resolutions, but headspace is encouraging young people to reflect on and be proud...
January 29, 2024
Guide Dogs Victoria seeking Geelong carers
GUIDE Dogs Victoria is celebrating the arrival of its coming summer litter, but the young pups will need loving and responsible volunteers to help...
January 26, 2024
Hooligan takes line honours in Passage Race
The 2024 Festival of Sails has opened in spectacular fashion today (Friday, January 26), with Hooligan skippered by Marcus Blackmore snatching...
January 24, 2024
Floodlights to shine in Torquay
Following a big set at Meredith Music Festival and an Australian Music Prize Shortlist nomination for second album Painting of my Time, Melbourne five-piece...
January 24, 2024
Find your holiday dream at Travel and Cruise World Expo
Geelong will host one of Victoria's largest annual travel expos next month as travel providers from across Australia and the world visit the city. Geelong...
January 24, 2024
Cruise along to the Torquay Rotary Car Show
FROM 20 cars in 2007, to around 350 cars today, the Torquay Rotary Car Show returns on February 11. Head along to the family-friendly event...
January 24, 2024
Welcome Wave rides again
SOME of the world's best female cyclists have again been celebrated on the Surf Coast with the return of the Welcome Wave. Part of the...
January 23, 2024
Tent Pole music festival cancelled
THE return of the Tent Pole music festival to Mt Duneed Estate in less than a month will not happen, with organisers annoucing the...
January 20, 2024
Barwon Water wins with climate innovation research
A PAIR of change research projects partly run by Barwon Water staff members were joint winners of the Water Minister's Climate Innovation Challenge (WMCIC)...
January 20, 2024
CFA calls for help to determine grassfire risk
THE CFA is calling on Victorians to become citizen scientists and help contribute critical information about the state's fire risk. The 2023-24 fire season is...
January 19, 2024
Surf Coast Highway to close for four weeks
THE Surf Coast Highway will be closed at Grovedale for four weeks, starting in February, so the road can be returned to its original...
January 14, 2024
Floating Christmas Tree sails away until next time
GEELONG'S Floating Christmas Tree has sailed away after another successful festive season, with last weekend the last time people could see the tree in...
January 14, 2024
Councils mull impact of lower rate cap
COUNCILS across the greater Geelong and Surf Coast regions are bracing for further monetary challenges in the next financial year, with the state's rate...
January 13, 2024
Fifth time’s the charm for Pier to Pub winners
MANLY'S Hayden Cotter has won this year's Powercor Lorne Pier to Pub, claiming the 1.2km event win in 12m20s, followed by Sam Sheppard (12m26s)...
January 12, 2024
GMHBA Stadium wins Austadiums award for fourth time
GEELONG'S GMHBA Stadium continues to be top of the table for fans outside Australia's capitals, winning its fourth Best Regional Stadium gong in the...
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