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February 6, 2022
Circular trust backs solar projects
A community environmental group has added new meaning to renewable energy funding, by creating a self-replenishing cash kitty that backs local investment in green...
February 4, 2022
Open Day for new specialist accomodation site
DISABILITY service providers will provide a teaser of a new accommodation site this weekend, which will deliver a much-needed service upgrade in Geelong. Emerge Living...
February 4, 2022
City welcomes new Aussies
THIS year’s Australia Day was one to remember for dozens of Geelong residents, who marked the occasion by becoming Australian citizens. The City of Greater...
February 3, 2022
Pride in soccer star as cup campaign ends
TORQUAY soccer product Kyra Cooney-Cross has had her hopes of hoisting a continental cup dashed as Australia suffered a shock quarter-final loss to South...
February 2, 2022
State tips cash into recycling centres
SURF Coast and Geelong recycling centres are eligible for $500,000 grants for infrastructure upgrades under a new state scheme. The Victorian government has opened its...
February 1, 2022
Architects hand in school plans
THE STATE Government has revealed plans for a $6.5 million upgrade to Grovedale West Primary School. Select Architects have designed concepts of the school's new...
January 30, 2022
Fantastic fair back from the cold
TENS of thousands of new reads will be on offer for local bookworms next month as Geelong West's book fair makes its long-awaited return. The...
January 30, 2022
Highton kinder’s plan to expand
St Luke's Highton Kindergarten is set for an upgrade to accommodate its growing cohort of three and four-year-old children. The State Government has announced $289,000...
January 29, 2022
Cash flows for growing Geelong hydrogen industry
A GEELONG engineering company will pioneer a hydrogen-based cremation process that could revolutionise Australian industries' energy consumption. North Geelong's Australian Engineering Solutions (Austeng) will partner...
January 29, 2022
Geelong prepared for 2026 Games bid
SPECULATION has reignited that Geelong could be among the hosts of an upcoming Commonwealth Games. City of Greater Geelong (CoGG) deputy mayor Trent Sullivan says...
January 29, 2022
Businesses, educators keen for worker influx
TOURISM providers and Geelong's university have welcomed new visa concessions aimed at encouraging international workers and students to return to the country. Stakeholders expect the...
January 27, 2022
Puzzle platform falls into place
TIMES News Group readers can now test their wits against a suite of digital puzzles that are now available on the publication's website. Times News...
January 25, 2022
Accessibility boost for beach parks
GEELONG and the Surf Coast will each have access to new accessible restrooms following a new round of state government funding. Geelong's Rippleside Park and...
January 25, 2022
Ambulances under strain amid staff shortages
LOCAL paramedics are under pressure from "unprecedented" demand for ambulance services as a surge in COVID-19 cases strain the Victorian healthcare system. Ambulance Victoria (AV)...
January 24, 2022
COVID’s impact curbs some council services
GEELONG garbos have felt the squeeze of the region's COVID-19 outbreak, but the city's other services are continuing as normal. The City of Greater Geelong...
January 24, 2022
Surf Coast, Geelong dominate hot property list
GEELONG and Surf Coast property remains the hottest in regional Victoria, and the area now has a $2 million suburb. Real estate industry figures, owners...
January 21, 2022
Geelong to open cricket World Cup
Geelong cricket fans will see the first ball of this year’s T20 cricket World Cup bowled in their backyard. The sport’s governing body, the International...
January 13, 2022
Local sailors win twin Hobart crowns
TORQUAY sailor Stuart Richardson and his ship crew conquered treacherous seas to claim two handicap honours at the iconic Rolex Sydney to Hobart yacht...
January 6, 2022
Paw-some park opens at Lara
LARA dog tails are wagging with the opening of the town's new dog park. The City of Greater Geelong finished the Hovells Creek Reserve facility...
January 4, 2022
New Waurn Ponds commercial plan unveiled
BIG-NAME fast food outlets, a service station, childcare centre and a gym would all open in the Waurn Ponds shopping precinct under a proposed...
January 4, 2022
Newcomb welcomes new nets
NEWCOMB cricketers hope to be steaming in at new nets next summer after receiving funding for an upgrade of their training facilities. A $400,000 development...
January 4, 2022
Tornadoes blow away competition
TORQUAY Hockey Club has capped off an incredible season by winning six premierships across its senior teams and junior age groups. The Tornadoes earned flags...
January 3, 2022
VCAT overrules council on Grovedale development
THE state's planning umpire has approved a 41-lot infill development near Marshalltown Rail Station that the City of Greater Geelong council rejected due to...
January 3, 2022
Enjoy outdoors responsibly this summer
STATE environment authorities are reminding summer campers to stay safe and look after their surroundings this season. Conservation Regulator Victoria and Forest Fire Management Victoria...
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