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July 21, 2022
$85k price surge on new homes
THE COST of new homes has skyrocketed by as much as $85,000 in the past year as builders struggle with supply and labour shortages. Australian...
July 21, 2022
Leaders examine housing agenda
THE NATION'S housing ministers have met for the first time in five years as the new federal government seeks to break ground on its...
July 20, 2022
Leave payments back, hospital staff boosted
THE federal government has reinstated COVID-19 sick pay following a snap national cabinet meeting on the weekend as health systems face mounting pressure from...
July 20, 2022
Spend focus for ageing assets
THE CITY of Greater Geelong will double its expenditure on asset renewal as part of a 10-year, $474-million strategy. Geelong councillors adopted a 2022-2032 Asset...
July 20, 2022
National award for Surf Coast sand artist
A GEELONG artist has earned recognition as one of Australia's top Indigenous creatives less than three years after taking up the hobby. Lowell Hunter won...
July 18, 2022
Gas strategy hints at Viva terminal’s potential
THE VICTORIAN government says a gas storage terminal in Geelong could play a critical role in securing Victoria's short and mid-term energy supply, as...
July 15, 2022
Council lights the way for beach users
GEELONG's late-night beach walkers can enjoy a safer journey with the installation of improved lighting for a Western Beach footpath. The City of Greater Geelong...
July 15, 2022
Geelong’s pitch to host Games opening
THE state Opposition has called for the 2026 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony to be in Geelong and pledged to move the event there if...
July 14, 2022
HISTORIC WIN: Neighbours salute as “Phar Lap tree” gets state protection
A HORSE burial site with links to racing legend Phar Lap has received state heritage protection in a decision locals hope will end a...
July 14, 2022
Highton housing boost
ALMOST $10 million will go towards building 22 new units for senior Geelong residents at an existing Highton social housing site Consumer Affairs Minister Melissa...
July 12, 2022
Quick fix for zoning error
GEELONG councillors have moved to fix an oversight in a northern growth zone and will apply to rezone 35 hectares of farming land for...
July 11, 2022
City back in black ahead of big build
THE City of Greater Geelong will deliver more than $200 million in infrastructure spending while passing on a maximum-allowed rate increase in a balanced...
July 11, 2022
Local builders under the hammer
LOCAL builder and national industry leader Mark Little says relief is likely months away for the construction sector as it continues battling material and...
July 11, 2022
Empty houses intensify growing pains
REGIONAL leaders have further ammunition to advocate for housing reform and major infrastructure projects with the latest Census data that has revealed a local...
July 10, 2022
HERITAGE NOD: Community hub, library to take place-based names
ARMSTRONG Creek's new community hub and library would have names acknowledging the region's Indigenous heritage under a proposal now out for public consultation. The City...
July 7, 2022
Nominations open for Viva’s community awards
GEELONG residents will nominate and vote for their local legends to share in a prize pool of more than $75,000 that honours the region's...
July 6, 2022
Jimmy Carr sets Geelong tour date
UK COMEDY star Jimmy Carr will perform in Geelong as part of an Australian tour early next year. The English funny man will perform at...
July 6, 2022
Rubber hits the road for circular tyre plan
GEELONG family businesses are at the forefront of an Australia-first recycling scheme to reduce the burden of agricultural tyres in local landfill. International manufacturer Ascenco...
July 6, 2022
Disability care plans revealed
CITY of Greater Geelong planning officers are considering an influx of applications for disability care units in response to growing need for supported housing. The...
July 5, 2022
City keeping its eye on crime
THE City of Greater Geelong council will upgrade about 40 security cameras across the city to crack down on crime hotspots. The city is boosting...
July 5, 2022
St Albans development revisions fail to satisfy objectors
DEVELOPERS have modified plans for a proposed subdivision at a St Albans site with links to legendary racehorse Phar Lap, but residents say the...
July 3, 2022
Cash boost for shopping precinct
NORLANE's Labuan Square will receive $576,000 worth of upgrades through council and state funding. The City of Greater Geelong and the state government will jointly...
July 2, 2022
Play time nears at Rippleside
FINAL design concepts for an all-access Rippleside playground are now open for feedback. The City of Greater Geelong released detailed plans for its Rippleside Inclusive...
July 1, 2022
Geelong mulls solar battery plan
GEELONG Sustainability is investigating a community solar battery for the city to help improve the efficiency of rooftop systems. The environment group has state government...
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