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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...

August 7, 2023

$180M redevelopment planned for Pako mills site

A HISTORIC Newtown mill would be converted into 343 new residences, a childcare centre and commercial areas in a $180-million development at the river...

August 4, 2023

Geelong young guns win AFL Draft Combine invites

AFL draft hopefuls Angus Hastie and Thomas Anastasopoulos will push their claims for selection to the big leagues at an annual testing combine. The Geelong...

July 12, 2023

Reserve Bank governor pledges ‘significant’ overhaul

FEWER meetings, post-decision press conferences and more board member interaction with staff have been given a tick by the governor of the Reserve Bank. Philip...

July 4, 2023

Reserve Bank hits pause on interest rates

Mortgage holders can breathe a sigh of relief as the Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold. Australia's central bank moved to the sidelines in...

June 28, 2023

Tale of new Australia in Geelong migrant’s shortlist debut

GEELONG debut novelist Kgshak Akec is among six writers shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Literary Award. Her book, Hopeless Kingdom, is the story of a...