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March 28, 2024

Easter and Anzac Day holiday arrangements for Services Australia

SERVICES Australia has announced changes to payment schedules and service availability for the Easter holidays and Anzac Day. The agency's service centres and most phone...

March 25, 2024

Hope Bereavement Care hosts tenth annual sports breakfast

HOPE Bereavement Care is set to host its tenth annual Sports Breakfast, a key fundraiser in support of the Geelong community in mourning. This year,...

March 25, 2024

Grants to fund LGBTIQA+ health projects at Deakin

RESEARCHERS at Deakin University have landed more than $2.75 million in the latest Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grants round. The researchers aim to boost health...

March 24, 2024

Geelong research cracks the code for perfect AFL handball

NEW research by Deakin University has pinpointed the essentials for executing a flawless handball in AFL, offering ground-breaking insights for the 2024 season. Dr Lyndell Bruce...

March 24, 2024

Grants to spread the arts throughout regional Victoria

THE state government has announced the Small Regional Presenters Program grant recipients for this year. Minister for Creative Industries Colin Brooks revealed funding for 15...

March 23, 2024

Geelong joins fight against suicide with Black Dog Ride

THE Geelong community has rallied behind the Black Dog Ride, a major event aimed at sparking a national dialogue on depression and suicide prevention. Held...

March 23, 2024

Region celebrates four wins at Qantas Australian Tourism Awards

FOUR tourism operators from Geelong and surrounds have been lauded in this year's Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. More than 180 leading tourism businesses gathered in...

March 22, 2024

Australia’s top skydivers crown new champions at Barwon Heads

THE 2024 Australian Skydiving Championships concluded on Wednesday last week at Skydive Great Ocean Road in Barwon Heads, marking a thrilling competition among the...

March 21, 2024

Marles opens new Geelong factory site promising 100 jobs

DEPUTY prime minister Richard Marles has visited a new industrial factory site in Geelong, highlighting the project's role in bolstering the local economy by...

March 20, 2024

John Foreman and stars to perform Broadway hits in Geelong

John Foreman, the Australian Pops Orchestra, and renowned musical theatre talents Marina Prior, Michael Cormick, and Jemma Rix are set to take the stage...

March 19, 2024

V/Line industrial action called off as negotiations continue

THE Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) has withdrawn its planned industrial action for March 22 and March 28, following an agreement to enter...

March 18, 2024

Major V/Line disruptions coming

INDUSTRIAL action will escalate at V/Line, affecting services during the Melbourne Grand Prix and the Easter long weekend. The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU)...

March 17, 2024

Grovedale intersection upgrade completed to enhance safety

THE intersection of Marshalltown Road and Bailey Street in Grovedale has seen significant safety improvements, thanks to a $750,000 upgrade under the Australian Government's...

March 16, 2024

Queen Victoria statue toppling captured on video

CLIMATE activists have posted a video showing the toppling of a Queen Victoria statue in Geelong's eastern gardens last week, triggering a police investigation. The...

March 14, 2024

Coker rejects nuclear reactor in region

CORANGAMITE Labor federal member Libby Coker has slammed suggestions a nuclear power station could be built in her electorate. Since September last year, the Coalition...

March 8, 2024

Geelong releases update on future growth areas

THE City of Greater Geelong has released its annual report on the Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas precinct structure planning program, detailing plans...

March 8, 2024

Elbit lands deal to help build Redbacks in Geelong

HANWHA Defense Australia has awarded a $917 million contract to Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems to provide systems for the new infantry fighting vehicles...

March 7, 2024

Crackdown imminent on aggressive showerhead tactics

THE Victorian government is poised to clamp down on aggressive door-to-door salespeople offering free, and sometimes unwanted and unnecessary, showerhead replacements by May 1. These...

March 6, 2024

Museum exhibition celebrates Pako Festa’s legacy

GEELONG'S National Wool Museum has unveiled Cultural Bridges: Celebrating Four Decades of Pako Festa, an exhibition that marks the 40-year history of the multicultural...

March 6, 2024

Council delays cat curfew decision

THE City of Greater Geelong has unexpectedly delayed a decision to vote on the introduction of a 24-hour cat curfew aimed at safeguarding local...

March 5, 2024

Anakie Reserve netball facilities set for major upgrade

ANAKIE Reserve is set for a significant expansion and upgrade of its netball facilities, with the federal and Victorian governments providing joint funding. The project...

March 5, 2024

St Joseph’s welcomes Josip Zilic as new football coach

ST JOSEPH'S College has appointed Josip Zilic as the new technical director and coach for their senior football team programs. College principal Tony Paatsch expressed...

March 4, 2024

Dumped cigarette proves costly to Armstrong Creek resident

AN Armstrong Creek resident has been fined nearly $800 for discarding a lit cigarette from his car on Belmont's Corio Street, despite not receiving...

March 1, 2024

Free mulch available this weekend

THE community can again pick up free mulch this weekend at Lara's Chirnside Park, created from trees downed in last month's storm. The mulch is...