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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...