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...
“Gut-wrenching”: Eagles snatch Dragons’ grant opportunity
THE City of Greater Geelong has opted to replace Hamlyn Park with Elderslie Reserve in its list of submissions to the Victorian government's Regional...
Armstrong Creek set for new $5.3 million intersection
THE City has launched a $5.3 million project to build a signalised intersection at Baanip Boulevard and Boundary Road in Armstrong Creek West, enhancing...
GMHBA, Cats team up to improve youth mental health
FIVE Geelong schools are set to benefit from a partnership between GMHBA Health Insurance and the Geelong Football Club, aimed at tackling the mental...
Geelong Food Relief calls for help as demand surges
GEELONG Food Relief, the primary distributor in the G21 region, is grappling with a significant surge in demand According to chief executive officer Andrew Schauble,...
Victorian payroll tax may double regional emergency department visits
THE Victorian government's new payroll tax on medical clinics could see emergency department visits surge, potentially affecting the state budget by a $1 billion...
Deakin University celebrates its largest graduating class
DEAKIN University is set to celebrate its largest ever graduating class with more than 4,400 students participating in graduation ceremonies from February 13-22 at...
New veterans’ and families’ hub coming to Surf Coast and Geelong
THE Federal Government has announced a significant boost for veteran services in the Surf Coast and Geelong area, awarding RSL Victoria a $5.445 million...
Region awash with pushy showerhead salespeople
A WAVE of door-to-door salespeople offering free showerhead replacements has caused concern among local residents. The salespeople, often implying they are conducting official state government...
Historic elegance in old torquay: 4 Pride Street
Auction Details: Saturday, 3rd February 2024 at 12 pm STEP back in time with this captivating period home in Old Torquay, a quintessential representation of...
Wurriki Nyal Civic Precinct wins another 6 stars
THE Wurriki Nyal Civic Precinct at 137-149 Mercer Street, Geelong, has been awarded a 6-Star NABERS waste rating. The National Australian Built Environment Rating System...
Public input sought into major events strategy
THE City of Greater Geelong is actively seeking community feedback on its new Major Events Attraction Strategy, with the aim of transforming Geelong into...
CHS Broadbent to build bulk grain export terminal in Geelong
GRAIN growers in southern NSW and Victoria will soon benefit from increased competition in the export market, with CHS Broadbent announcing plans for a...
Epworth food waste to power homes
Epworth Geelong is repurposing tonnes of kitchen-generated food waste, significantly reducing landfill and greenhouse gas emissions, with future plans to harness the waste to...
Better parental leave coming to the region
LOCAL parents are celebrating the introduction of the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (More Support for Working Families) Bill 2023. The Senate referred the bill to...