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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...
January 2, 2024
Thunderstorm kills power to 20,000 Victorian customers
Tens of thousands of Victorian households and businesses have lost power as a thunderstorm sweeps across the state. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued...
December 28, 2023
Nyaal Banyul Project achieves key financial milestone
Clayton Utz has successfully guided the financial close of the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre project, paving the way for project commencement. The...
December 5, 2023
Reserve Bank on hold at final meeting for 2023
Borrowers have been spared more cash rate pain at the final Reserve Bank of Australia policy meeting of the year. Australian mortgage holders have been...
November 25, 2023
Brisbane pip plucky Cats, advance to AFLW grand final
The Brisbane Lions are through to their fifth AFLW grand final after surviving a giant scare from Geelong to pip the Cats in a...
November 25, 2023
City to support international anti-violence campaign
THE City of Greater Geelong is demonstrating its commitment to a world where everyone is respected by supporting an international campaign against violence. The '16...
October 3, 2023
No change in interest rates at Bullock’s first meeting
Stretched borrowers have been spared more mortgage pain as the Reserve Bank board chooses to leave interest rates on hold at 4.1 per cent. The...
September 5, 2023
Reserve Bank keeps rates on hold for third month in row
Interest rates have been left untouched at 4.1 per cent in September in welcome news for borrowers. The Reserve Bank of Australia has stayed on...
August 23, 2023
City approved for maritime grant
THE City of Greater Geelong has been named one of 18 successful applicants to the latest round of Maritime Museums of Australia Project Support...
August 21, 2023
Women’s World Cup a hit with crowds, TV audiences
A sell-out final and more bumper TV ratings have capped the biggest and most successful Women's World Cup to date. The tournament fell just short...
