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November 10, 2023
Local projects lauded in National Architecture Awards
Two outstanding buildings in the Geelong region have received the highest praise in this year’s National Architecture Awards. Announced earlier this month, the awards run...
November 10, 2023
Arcare Point Lonsdale residents bloom at flower show
RESIDENTS at Arcare Point Lonsdale have bloomed in this year’s revival of the St George’s Flower Show. The annual event was popular for decades in...
November 10, 2023
Region’s operators shortlisted in Victorian Tourism Awards
MORE than a dozen tourism operators from across the Geelong region are shortlisted among the best in the state in this year's Victorian Tourism...
November 2, 2023
Barwon Coast, Wadawurrung lauded for place-naming project
BARWON Coast and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation have been recognised for a joint project in this year's Geospatial Excellence Awards, presented last month. Held...
October 31, 2023
North Bellarine Aquatic Centre officially opened
THE long-awaited North Bellarine Aquatic Centre (NBAC) opens its gates to the public tomorrow (Wednesday, November 1), but dignitaries had a sneak peek at...
October 27, 2023
Nominations still open for Active Geelong Awards
ACTIVE Geelong is gearing up for the second iteration of its Active Workplace Awards, set to be announced next month. With several awards including the...
October 26, 2023
CFA dismayed by out-of-control burnoffs
THE Country Fire Authority (CFA) is asking Victorians to take extreme care when burning off, following 115 out-of-control burn-offs across the state in September. To...
October 26, 2023
Ashbury gives generously from Community Fund
MORE than 20 groups from from Armstrong Creek and surrounding areas have benefited from the latest round of the Ashbury Community Fund. An annual initiative...
October 26, 2023
Awards hail 2023’s best in the business
THE Geelong region's latest class of outstanding companies and individuals has been crowned at this year's Geelong Business Excellence Awards (GBEAs). This year's edition of...
October 26, 2023
Wastie shakes up city’s executive jobs
NEW City of Greater Geelong chief executive officer Ali Wastie is shaking up the organisation's executive leadership less than two months into her tenure,...
October 26, 2023
Cadel takes a spin with People’s Ride stalwarts
THE next edition of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR) is drawing closer, with the race's founder leading a training ride with...
October 25, 2023
Volunteer projects to clean up Lake Connewarre
CONSERVATION Volunteers Australia (CVA) is in need of help as part of the ongoing efforts to restore Lake Connewarre. The organisation is running four separate...
October 22, 2023
Cemeteries Trust keeps Blue Tree initiative growing
ANOTHER Blue Tree has grown in the Geelong region, with the Geelong Cemeteries Trust revealing its contribution to the national initiative. The sculptural tree in...
October 21, 2023
Ed Curnow signs on as Lorne coach
FORMER AFL clubman Ed Curnow has signed on as the new senior coach for the Lorne Football Club. Curnow, who grew up playing footy on...
October 20, 2023
Seven hurt in plane crash
UPDATE: SEVEN people have been taken to hospital after a plane crash in Connewarre. The plane - believed to be a skydiving flight - was...
October 20, 2023
DirectBor wins top prize at Geelong Business Excellence Awards
DIRECTBOR is offically the best in the business across the Geelong region, winning the top gong at yesterday's (Thursday, October 19) Geelong Business Excellence...
October 20, 2023
QMF reveals final artists in lineup
THE Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) has revealed the last group of artists that will perform at its 2023 edition. Announced last week, the final lineup...
October 20, 2023
CHARGED DEBATE: Petition wants EV facility in Queenscliff moved
SOME people in Queenscliff are still charged up about the process behind the Borough of Queenscliffe installing electric vehicle chargers outside the borough's town...
October 19, 2023
Library celebrations for region’s seniors
GEELONG Regional Libraries has joined in the month-long celebration for Victorian Seniors Festival, hosting range of activities and events across its libraries throughout October...
October 19, 2023
“Divisive” proposal doomed referendum, MP says
ONE of the Geelong region's leading campaigners for the "no" case for the Voice to Parliament has claimed the "divisive" nature of the proposal...
October 19, 2023
Majority of Geelong region says “no” to the Voice
AT LEAST half of residents in the Geelong region voted against establishing a Voice to Parliament. The result broadly reflects the national response to Saturday's...
October 16, 2023
More Geelong, Surf Coast suburbs eligible for NBN upgrade
THE number of Victorian homes and businesses eligible to upgrade to full-fibre connections on the National Broadband Network (NBN) has reached more than 700,000,...
October 15, 2023
Eccles records second PGA Tour win
TORQUAY pro golfer Ben Eccles has secured his second Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia victory with a dominant performance, winning the CKB WA PGA...
October 13, 2023
Wye River house wins at Master Builders Victoria awards
A house built in Wye River has helped BCM Homes take the title of Regional Builder of the Year at this year's Master Builders...
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