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THE Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) has withdrawn its planned industrial action for March 22 and March 28, following an agreement to enter...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