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THE Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) has withdrawn its planned industrial action for March 22 and March 28, following an agreement to enter...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

February 29, 2024

“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...

February 29, 2024

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...

February 27, 2024

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...

February 26, 2024

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,...

February 26, 2024

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...

February 24, 2024

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...

February 22, 2024

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...

January 12, 2024

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...