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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...

December 23, 2021

Festive fraud threat

POLICE and politicians have warned Geelong region residents of the risk of scams this Christmas, after a four-fold increase in scam activity this year...

December 22, 2021

Indigenous learning centre opened

THE Gordon Tafe has unveiled its new dedicated Aboriginal education centre. Kitjarra wurrun-ngeen Centre translates to “our learning centre” in Wadawurrung language, and will provide...

December 22, 2021

Elf Squad gears up for fifth Christmas

GEELONG’S army of elves is collecting presents and undertaking final preparations for Christmas Day in the fifth year of a community gift-giving initiative. Local charity...

December 21, 2021

Big Battery switched on

VICTORIA has switched on one of the largest renewable energy projects in its history, with its Big Battery now operational. The 300-megawatt battery, located at...

December 18, 2021

Calendar features top snappers

THE Geelong region’s finest photographers will have their work showcased in the 2022 City of Greater Geelong calendar. Next year’s calendar features 13 winning images...

December 17, 2021

Yacht festival prepares 2022 return

A PREMIER Victorian yacht race is set to return to Geelong with a wet sail next month. The historic Festival of Sails has confirmed its...

December 17, 2021

Donations doubled for hospital appeal

BARWON Health Foundation will match donations to its Christmas fundraiser for 36 hours this week to allow at-risk pregnant mothers to receive vital care...

December 16, 2021

Furphy officially a track favourite

A WINNING partnership has been formed that will see Geelong-brewed Furphy become the official beer partner of the Geelong Racing Club. Local racegoers have a...

December 11, 2021

New date, format for surf race

A FAMOUS Torquay beach endurance event will become a New Year's spectacle this year. The 2022 Jim Wall Iron event will move forward to January...

December 11, 2021

Helpful winds aid Impossible race

THE Surf Coast's strongest ocean paddlers enjoyed favourable conditions during the latest edition of an open-water race. The Impossible had its seventh annual competition on...

December 10, 2021

City crane gets a name

THE crane helping to build a $140 million redevelopment of Geelong Arts Centre now has a name which acknowledges the region’s Indigenous heritage. The arts...