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May 30, 2022
State boost for planned Indian hub
INDIAN Association of Geelong will investigate establishing a purpose-built local hub for its growing Geelong membership. The group received a $200,000 kickstart from this year's...
May 27, 2022
Pride event proves Geelong progress
A FULL house turned out in support of Geelong's queer community as part of local recognition of a worldwide celebration last week. The City of...
May 26, 2022
Intersection, lane closed during road revamp
CREWS have started a construction blitz at Barwon Heads Road that will disrupt busy intersections until mid-next month. From tomorrow (May 27), Barwon Heads Road...
May 25, 2022
Grammar plans new era at Corio campus
GEELONG Grammar School will shift its primary school campus to Corio at the end of next year before selling its Newtown site. GGS formally lodged...
May 24, 2022
Take-off wait for new Avalon airline
UPSTART airline Bonza is yet to confirm its first flight dates from Avalon Airport following delays with the new business's rollout. But the carrier's first...
May 23, 2022
State panel finalises Viva hearings
GEELONG Grammar School and GeelongPort will lead a challenge to a planned Floating Gas Terminal at Corio Bay when public hearings on the proposal...
May 18, 2022
G21, CfG welcome state infrastructure spending
HEALTH infrastructure investment and Commonwealth Games cash are Geelong's biggest wins from the 2022-23 State Budget, local advocacy groups say. But there's mixed reviews on...
May 17, 2022
Rippleside revamp
THE City of Greater Geelong has revealed plans for an upgrade to Rippleside's St Helen's Reserve. COGG has proposed to build a timber platform and...
May 15, 2022
Hub reignites community spirit
A WHITTINGTON community centre is inviting its community back to its range of activities and support services as it emerges from a period of...
May 15, 2022
Community to guide NACH management
FUTURE users of the Northern Aquatic and Community Hub (NACH) can put their hand up to guide management decisions for the facility. The City of...
May 12, 2022
HERITAGE CALL: Race to block subdivision and protect Phar Lap tree
RESIDENTS and real estate advocates fear a proposed St Albans Park subdivision could open the floodgates for high-density development in the quiet suburb and...
May 12, 2022
MPs and city clash over housing green space plan
STATE government MPs have taken aim at a City of Greater Geelong planning amendment that would reduce green space requirements for neighbourhoods across the...
May 10, 2022
City plans residential rate increase to ease business pressure
THE City of Greater Geelong is repeating calls for a new Victorian rating strategy, claiming the current cap system limits its capacity to deliver...
May 9, 2022
2000 submissions on controversial gas hub
A PROPOSED Floating Gas Terminal at Corio Bay has drawn more than 2000 submissions as a state planning panel finalises dates for public hearings...
May 8, 2022
City proposes $50m property sale
THE City of Greater Geelong intends to offload about $50 million worth of council-owned commercial property to improve its finances and wants to hear...
May 8, 2022
Ship crew to reunite daughter with fallen sailor
When HMAS Parramatta left Geelong last week, it did so with a new, important mission close to the heart of a Geelong family. A vase...
May 7, 2022
Host of sports clubs celebrate funding wins
LOCAL sports clubs are among the big winners of the City of Greater Geelong's draft budget, with more than $16 million of upgrades to...
May 7, 2022
Jones’ heart still beats true
MELBOURNE Demons 306-game legend Nathan Jones will be back in red and blue in July when he makes a one-off appearance for Portarlington. Port have...
May 6, 2022
Valuations reveal property price blowout
MORE than $25 billion has been added to residential property value across the Surf Coast, Bellarine and Geelong region in an eye-watering rise that...
May 6, 2022
Health, transport and Games headline State Budget
A GEELONG women and children's hospital, new transport projects and Commonwealth Games billions are the local highlights of the 2022-23 State Budget. Treasurer Tim Pallas...
May 6, 2022
City wants state to pay for Games
THE City of Greater Geelong expects the state government to foot the bill for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with no money yet allocated for...
May 3, 2022
Algae outbreak cleared
COAST authorities have declared the Barwon River safe after a blue-green algae outbreak dissipated. Barwon Coast Committee of Management last week cleared parts of the...
May 1, 2022
Casual sick pay plan begins in Geelong
GEELONG workers have started signing up for an Australia-first program to provide sick leave for casual and contract employees. The State Government launched its Sick...
May 1, 2022
Local clubs thrilled with Games coup
GEELONG'S budding young swimmers can't wait for the Commonwealth Games to make a splash in their town. Aquatics is one of the seven sports on...
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