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February 28, 2025

Regional shake up to accommodate population boom

The population of regional Australia will boom in the coming decades as the boundaries of major centres are redrawn in a bid to ease...

February 26, 2025

Geelong focuses on midfield depth despite pre-season loss

Geelong experimented with its midfield depth in last night's pre-season clash against Essendon at GMHBA Stadium, falling by 21 points but...

February 24, 2025

Cats have to hold back eager Bailey Smith: Dangerfield

Geelong have had to hold Bailey Smith back as the boom recruit attempts to prove himself at his new club, says captain Patrick Dangerfield. Smith...

February 19, 2025

AFL boss flags possible return of state of origin games

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has flagged the possible return of state of origin amid a "groundswell" of support for the concept, as the...

February 18, 2025

RBA cuts rates, bringing long-awaited mortgage relief

The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut interest rates for the first time in more than four years, bringing long-awaited financial relief to mortgage...

February 9, 2025

New Zealander Geary claims hard-fought Vic Open win

New Zealander Josh Geary has won the men's Vic Open the tough way, overcoming brutal conditions as strong winds whipped around 13th Beach. Geary began...

February 9, 2025

Su Oh has tamed strong winds to win the Vic Open

Former junior prodigy Su Oh was the last woman standing on a day of windy carnage at 13th Beach as she came from nowhere...

January 24, 2025

World-class events boost Greater Geelong’s economy

I love this time of year when our community comes together to celebrate what makes our city a great place to live. The Festival of...

December 5, 2024

So much to love about living here

I've always loved the You Yangs – so I'm thrilled to represent you as councillor in the new ward named after and home to...

November 21, 2024

AFL top pick Lalor keen on Dusty’s famous jumper

Already likened to Richmond legend Dustin Martin, AFL No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor is keen on taking over the famous No.4 jumper after joining the...

November 14, 2024

2025 AFL fixture unveiled

Hawthorn have been rewarded for their stunning surge to the AFL finals this year with a suite of prime time...

September 24, 2024

Reserve Bank keeps rates on hold, as expected

Australians will experience a calendar year of unchanged interest rates after the Reserve Bank of Australia held the cash rate steady, as widely expected. The...

June 25, 2024

Hawkins hit for six by foot injury

Geelong veteran Tom Hawkins aims to return well ahead of the AFL finals after being ruled out for six weeks by a foot injury. The...

May 7, 2024

Interest rates kept on hold despite inflation worries

Borrowers have been spared more mortgage pain following the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to keep interest rates on hold for the fourth meeting...

April 3, 2024

Houshmand, Simmers win Rip Curl Pro titles at Bells

Cole Houshmand and Caitlin Simmers have won their maiden Rip Curl Pro crowns on a dramatic finals day at Bells Beach. Rookie Cole Houshmand and...

March 13, 2024

City explores ways to boost tree protection on private land

THE City of Greater Geelong is taking steps to enhance tree protection on private property, following discussions on how to bolster urban greenery. In response...

February 26, 2024

Christmas tree winners announced

THE City of Greater Geelong has announced Herne Hill Primary School as the winner of the City's School Christmas Tree Competition for 2023. This year's...

February 23, 2024

Geelong hosts digital innovation summit

THE City of Greater Geelong hosted a Digital Innovation Summit this week to boost local business growth through digital innovation. Supported by Business NBN, Business...

February 18, 2024

Geelong forum tackles climate resilience

GEELONG Sustainability has teamed up with Common Ground Project to launch the Community Climate Resilience Forum, focusing on climate disaster preparedness in the Geelong...

February 6, 2024

No change in interest rates as price pressures ebb

The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept interest rates on ice in a widely expected move that will be welcomed by financially strained borrowers. Board...

February 3, 2024

Man dead after wave overturns boat

A man has died after a wave caused the boat he was in to capsize at Barwon Heads. Emergency services were called to the river...

January 28, 2024

Kiwi Pithie has first WorldTour win at Cadel’s race

New Zealander Laurence Pithie has timed his sprint perfectly to win the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. The Groupama-FDJ cyclist won the reduced bunch...

January 27, 2024

Dutch teenager storms to solo win at Cadel’s race

Amanda Spratt had to watch from her hospital bed as Dutch teenager Rosita Reijnhout became the youngest winner of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean...

January 4, 2024

Aaron Finch announces his retirement from BBL

Former Australian white-ball captain Aaron Finch will retire from the BBL at the end of the summer. The star batter, 37, is set to play...