G21 forum to discuss the Geelong region’s biggest issues
THE big issues and questions about the Geelong region will come into focus again at this year's G21 Annual Regional Forum, which will take...
Solar panels to cut Cottage’s energy bills
THE outlook is bright at Queenscliff's Cottage by the Sea, following the installation of a solar system and an electric vehicle (EV) charger that...
Miers inks new deal with Cats
GEELONG Cats forward Gryan Miers has been rewarded for his excellent form this season, signing a three-year contract extension today (Monday, July 10). The 24-year-old,...
Geelong leaders united on public transport need
THE heads of G21, the Committee for Geelong and the City of Greater Geelong council all agree the municipality needs better public transport solutions,...
Local tourism numbers, spending exceed pre-pandemic highs
TOURISTS are streaming back to Geelong and the Bellarine, with domestic visitor numbers and spending both up more than 70 per cent compared to...
Renegades to play home opener in Geelong
THE Melbourne Renegades will play their first home game of the 13th season of the Big Bash League (BBL) in Geelong. The full BBL13 fixture...
Infringements sent to non-voters at state election
ANYONE who did not vote at last year's state election and has not explained why can expect to get a fine from the Victorian...
Geelong celebrates NDIS turning 10
THE National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a decade old, and some of the people who helped make it happen marked the milestone at...
Cadel’s race rolls out 2024 dates
THE Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR) has confirmed the dates for its next event, with the UCI-rated event to roll across the...
Borough shifts funding in final 2023-24 Budget
THE Borough of Queenscliffe has shifted and repurposed funds for several projects in the final version of its 2023/24 Budget, and is projecting a...
Grigau wants monitors appointed at borough council
BOROUGH of Queenscliffe councillor Donnie Grigau has lost confidence in his own council and the borough as an organisation, and is urging the Victorian...
City appoints new CEO
THE City of Greater Geelong has finished its long hunt for a new chief executive officer, announcing today (Friday, June 23) it had appointed...
Cats legend to auction premiership guernsey for charity
A PIECE of footy history is going under the hammer next month, with all proceeds going to charity. Legendary Geelong Cats and Gold Coast Suns...
Victoria to get $496m from social housing fund
VICTORIA will get nearly half a billion dollars to construct social housing under a new $2 billion federal government initiative. Announced last weekend, the Social...
Commitment to build Avalon battery gigafactory
THE key proponent of the proposed battery manufacturing gigafactory in Geelong says he is fully committed to the project being built. Geelong-based Recharge Industries, part...
2023 QMF drops first lineup
THIS year's Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) has dropped its first lineup, with the popular event to be held over four days in November. The premiere...
Nieuwenhof receives King’s Birthday honours
PORTARLINGTON's Rieny Nieuwenhof is among nearly 1,200 Australians recognised for their achievements and hard work in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List. Mr Nieuwenhof was...
King’s Birthday Honours List revealed
SEVERAL people from across the Geelong region have been recognised for their achievements and hard work in this year's King's Birthday Honours List. Tomorrow (Monday,...
Lisa Neville appointed chair of Barwon Health
FORMER Bellarine MP Lisa Neville has a new job, with the Victorian government appointing her as chair of Barwon Health's board of directors. Ms Neville...
Games host cities launch plan for funding
AN ORGANISATION representing most of the cities hosting Victoria 2026 has outlined the need to spend tens of millions of dollars to make the...
Chamber partners with city for Geelong Small Business Festival
THE Geelong Chamber of Commerce and the City of Greater Geelong have announced a new partnership for this year's Geelong Small Business Festival. The partnership,...
Library closure plan reversed
THE Geelong Regional Libraries Corporation (GRLC) has reversed its plan to close three libraries in Geelong in the coming financial year, but there will...
AFL fixture for Rounds 16-23 released
THE fixture for most of the rest of the 2023 AFL season has been released, with the Geelong Cats to play mostly at night...
Trial to explore cannabis’ relief to endometriosis pain
Researchers from Deakin University are exploring the potential of medicinal cannabis to manage pain experienced by those with endometriosis. The EndoCannED trial will look at...