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August 29, 2022
Green nod for Geelong organisations
A GEELONG school and its council have earned recognition for their sustainability initiatives and are in the running to win state awards next month. Kardinia...
August 29, 2022
Geelong factory applauded for nation-leading COVID response
A GEELONG manufacturer at the fore of the country's frontline COVID response has won recognition as one of the state's top manufacturers. North Geelong medical...
August 28, 2022
Feedback to flow for river management plan
RIVER managers are seeking local input into a masterplan to guide future management of the Barwon River. Corangamite Catchment Management Authority is managing the project...
August 26, 2022
City backpedals on Belmont bike lanes
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to build bike lanes along Belmont's shopping strip is in limbo after Geelong council further delayed the project. City of Greater Geelong...
August 26, 2022
Council land sale plan progresses
AN ESTIMATED $52 million worth of public land will soon hit the market as part of a City of Greater Geelong council plan to...
August 26, 2022
New intersection, station revealed for South Geelong
NEW-LOOK South Geelong rail infrastructure has been unveiled in draft plans, with the suburb's station and Fyans Street rail crossing in line for upgrades. The...
August 25, 2022
Apartment building to share heritage Pako property
NEWTOWN'S heritage-listed Sladen House would share its premises with riverside apartments under a planning application under council consideration. The City of Greater Geelong is advertising...
August 24, 2022
Housing investment tops regional priorities
VICTORIA'S regional cities have tabled a $700-million wishlist for the upcoming state election that it says would help build stronger local communities. Regional Cities Victoria...
August 24, 2022
Mansfield nominates for state tilt
GEELONG councillor Sarah Mansfield will lead the Greens ticket for Western Victoria at this year's state election. Cr Mansfield announced her state tilt this month...
August 24, 2022
New airline eyes September take-off
BONZA Airlines is aiming to hit the runway at Avalon Airport late next month and open its travel route with the Sunshine Coast. The discount...
August 23, 2022
Liberals confirm Upper House ballot
COLAC Otway Shire councillor Joe McCracken is set to join incumbent Western Victoria MP Bev McArthur as a Liberal candidate for the Upper House. Cr...
August 22, 2022
Overwhelming support for Bellarine ride
A RED Nose Appeal bike ride around the Bellarine has smashed its fundraising target and raised hopes of it becoming a successful annual event. Peter...
August 22, 2022
Hot races tipped for Polwarth, South Barwon
GEELONG region seats could go down to the wire at the upcoming state election following a boundary redistribution, according to recent Victorian Electoral Commission...
August 19, 2022
City celebrates new HQ
GEELONG'S new $100-million civic headquarters is finished construction, with employees to begin working from the site later this month. The City of Greater Geelong announced...
August 18, 2022
No change to eight-storey Pako plan
GEELONG WEST residents fear their concerns about potential high-rise development along Pakington Street are falling on deaf ears, as Geelong council starts a new...
August 18, 2022
Geelong parent centre on track for 2023 opening
A NEW Geelong Early Parenting Centre has kicked off construction, with local families to have access to the service from the end of next...
August 17, 2022
Inflation tipped to reach three-decade peak
HOUSEHOLD budgets are set to come under increased stress for the rest of this year with inflation tipped to continue rising. Australia's central bank and...
August 17, 2022
Ministers heed call to boost FMD response
SURF Coast Shire Council and local Opposition MPs have called for increased measures to prevent an outbreak of foot and mouth disease, which they...
August 14, 2022
Callout for artists to lead light shows
GEELONG council is seeking experienced artists or creators to take over the city's curated projection program. The City of Greater Geelong will continue lighting up...
August 14, 2022
Last chance to name local legends
GEELONG residents have until Sunday to recommend their community's most dedicated volunteers for the Viva Energy Community Legends Awards. The prizes honour local heroes from...
August 12, 2022
Andrews breaks ground on Geelong parenting centre
PREMIER Daniel Andrews was in Geelong this morning to mark the start of construction for a new Early Parenting Centre. Mr Andrews turned the first...
August 12, 2022
Airtime for anticipated skate park
A RADICAL redevelopment of Waurn Ponds Skate Park is due to start this month to deliver new and improved equipment for southern Geelong tricksters. Preliminary...
August 12, 2022
Builders want more action to protect growth
HOME building industry leaders have called for more federal government action to curb inflation as it reveals its "grave concern" about the impact of...
August 12, 2022
Geelong leapfrogs Melbourne for home value
GEELONG's median house price has surpassed Melbourne's as the region weathered a recent market downturn better than its metropolitan neighbour. CoreLogic data showed Geelong region,...
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