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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

$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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Albanese reveals Indigenous Voice referendum question

AUSTRALIANS will be asked at a referendum whether they support an Indigenous Voice to parliament and executive government. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese outlined the details...

Interest rate rises poised to spike again

HOTTER-than-expected inflation figures have eroded the chance of an interest rate pause next month and likely locked in higher repayments for mortgage holders. Investors and...

Betts to mentor Indigenous sporting talent

Eddie Betts will leave his coaching role with AFL premiers Geelong to focus on his new foundation, aimed at supporting young Indigenous athletes as...

Former Cats skipper Selwood joins Storm