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Geelong seeks community input on bike park upgrades

THE City of Greater Geelong is calling on mountain bike and BMX riders to help shape the future of Stead Park Dirt Jumps, The...

NAIDOC Week to light up City Hall

GEELONG'S City Hall will come alive with vibrant imagery and colour as First Nations artists' works are projected onto its façade during NAIDOC Week...

Registrations open for 2025 People’s Ride

REGISTRATIONS have opened for the TAC People's Ride in next year's Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race Over 3,000 riders are expected to take to...

Local advocates celebrate Julian Assange’s release

SUPPORTERS of Julian Assange from the Geelong region are celebrating after the WikiLeaks founder was freed last week after pleading guilty to a single...

Award-winning mentors to lead SongMakers workshop

BUDDING musicians in Geelong will have the chance to hone their songwriting skills and develop their music careers in July through the free SongMakers...

Aboriginal-led family violence service launches in North Geelong

THE state government has worked with Aboriginal communities to establish a new, Aboriginal-led service to support people affected by family violence in the Wadawurrung...

Questions asked about Balmoral Quay development

DEVELOPERS of Balmoral Quay have celebrated their efforts to rejuvenate the Rippleside foreshore with the completion of four of the five stages of a...

Geelong council endorses budget following community feedback

THE City of Greater Geelong has endorsed its final 2024-25 to 2027-28 budget, incorporating several changes in response to community feedback. The budget aims to...

Design complete for Geelong youth hub with local input

THE City of Greater Geelong has finalised the design of a new youth hub in central Geelong, shaped by the ideas and insights of...

Labour market growth slows into early 2024

THE Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported a 0.8 per cent increase in filled jobs for the March quarter 2024, bringing the total to...

Colin Hay’s still a man at work

Prepare for an unforgettable night as Colin Hay, the legendary voice of Men at Work, brings his dynamic presence to Geelong on June 29. Known...

Young people back vape ban

New research has revealed strong support among young adults for removing vaping products from retail outlets. The Cancer Council study shows more than 80 per...

Mount Duneed welcomes House of Hope women’s rehab centre

NEW women's residential rehabilitation centre, House of Hope, has officially opened in Mount Duneed, offering a vital resource for women and mothers with children...

New bike path between Torquay and Geelong

A NEW bike path linking Torquay to Geelong is on the drawing board, promising a safer and more scenic route for cyclists away from...

Groundhog day: buses replace trains on Geelong line

COMMUTERS on the Geelong Line will face temporary service changes as buses replace trains for all or part of their journey from Saturday, May...

Bonza collapse leaves customers stranded, flight attendants in crisis

THE flight attendants' union has initiated a GoFundMe campaign to support Bonza Airlines' cabin crew, aiding members affected by the airline's recent entry...

Support for greener, more accessible streetscape

THE City of Greater Geelong's proposed draft Mercer, Gheringhap, and Bayley Streetscape masterplan has received strong backing from the community, according to feedback collected...

Residents weigh in on Geelong’s urban renewal plan

THE City of Greater Geelong's consultation on the Draft Market Square Quarter Masterplan, which wrapped up on 11 February, has shown mixed reactions from...

Nature strips to become more wild

THE City of Greater Geelong is calling for community input on its draft Nature Strip Guideline and Specification, which aims to provide residents with...

Geelong council seeks feedback on South Geelong urban plan integration

THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking public feedback on a planning amendment aimed at reshaping South Geelong. The South Geelong Urban Design Framework (UDF),...

Geelong cats face tough curfew

THE City of Greater Geelong will move to implement a 24-hour cat confinement order, following a vote at Tuesday night's council meeting. The curfew, which...

Creative State of Mind campaign highlights Geelong’s UNESCO status

THE City of Greater Geelong has marked its place in Victoria's UNESCO Creative City network in a new initiative that underscores its role alongside...

Geelong researcher explores sleep’s role in reducing concussion risks in contact sport

THE Australian love for contact sports like Aussie Rules, Rugby League, and Rugby Union comes with significant risks, particularly the increased likelihood of concussions...

Geelong cats face tough curfew

THE City of Greater Geelong will move to implement a 24-hour cat confinement order, following a vote at Tuesday night's council meeting.

The curfew, which...