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August 25, 2021
New COVID test sites in Geelong
Barwon Health has set up pop-up COVID-19 testing sites have been set up at Corio and...
August 25, 2021
Call for united approach to homelessness
A GEELONG homelessness support service provider says a collaboration between governments, charities and other service providers to deliver more targeted services could help tackle...
August 24, 2021
Improved parking for commuters
PASSENGERS catching their train at North Shore Station will have safer access to the station, 200 car parks and purpose-built bicycle spaces next year. The...
August 23, 2021
Local construction boom
LARA’S Chisholm Road Prison Project has exceeded a key local content target by 50 per cent this month, with more than 45,000 labor hours...
August 23, 2021
Avalon plan feedback
LOCAL residents with an interest in plans for growth between Geelong and Werribee are encouraged to join online workshops, one-on-one interviews or provide written...
August 21, 2021
Rail project designs unveiled
CONCEPT designs for new elevated rail bridges and station upgrades, as part of the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication, have been unveiled to...
August 20, 2021
Heart set on new funding goal
A VOLUNTEER group that has already raised more than a million dollars to improve health care for the Geelong region, has its sight set...
August 20, 2021
$4.8m funding for local schools
GEELONG’S northern communities will benefit from a massive funding boost, with the state government committing almost $5 million for major upgrades at two local...
August 19, 2021
Paddle out protest
TORQUAY surfer Belinda Baggs led a paddle out from Geelong’s Port on Sunday, protesting seismic testing for oil exploration in the Otway Basin. More than...
August 18, 2021
Vote for your local hero
THE manager of Fight Cancer Foundation's Geelong Recycle Shop is one of six inspirational Geelong region finalists in this year's Westfield Local Heroes program. Barb...
August 17, 2021
Covid cancels show again
The Royal Geelong Agricultural and Pastoral Society has announced the cancellation of the 2021 Royal Geelong Show for the second consecutive year. The society, founded...
August 15, 2021
New Belmont lane name
AN UNNAMED laneway in Belmont will become Bechervaise Lane, in honour of the late teacher, author, poet, photographer and Antarctic explorer John Bechervaise. The laneway...
August 15, 2021
Pandemic impact analysed
A GREATER Geelong action plan to improve the health and wellbeing, and economic and social situations for women and gender diverse people has been...
August 14, 2021
Playspace expansion
PLANS for a new playground at Bell Park's Hammersley Reserve have been revealed and the council is asking for feedback on the design. The existing...
August 14, 2021
Regional waste hub
THE City of Greater Geelong is leading a collaborative project with neighbouring councils to develop a new regional major waste and recycling hub in...
August 13, 2021
Rip Curl appoints CEO Brooke Farris
Brooke Farris has been appointed Rip Curl’s new Chief Executive Officer, taking up the position on Monday after working for the company for 11...
August 13, 2021
Rebuilding confidence
"THE best thing we can do to help our businesses and help our schools is to get vaccinated and be in the strongest position...
August 12, 2021
Heart-felt fundraiser
HANNAH Pearl says the highlight of organising the local Two Feet and a Heartbeat Charity Walk has been meeting so many people with Heartkids...
August 12, 2021
Economic plan for region
LOCAL businesses and community members have less than a week to provide valuable information for the City of Greater Geelong's 10-year Economic Development Plan. The...
August 12, 2021
Guide for growth
PARKING, design flexibility for the retail heritage precinct and building heights are among the latest changes to the proposed urban design framework for Geelong...
August 10, 2021
Vote for your local hero
VOTING is open for this year's Westfield Local Heroes program, with six inspirational finalists in the running to receive $10,000 for their deserving organisation...
August 9, 2021
Construction boost
HUNDREDS of local jobs have been created across three significant construction projects which will provide significantly improved access to mental health support and are...
August 8, 2021
Demolish or protect?
A DECISION on whether a deteriorating 1857 homestead with structural concerns will be protected by a heritage overlay or demolished is likely to be...
August 5, 2021
Bring the prosperity
AN ENVIRONMENTAL and culturally sensitive plan to attract billions of dollars in investment to Avalon and create thousands of jobs has been described as...
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