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December 4, 2024
‘Cash mandate’ to require businesses to accept cash for essential items
THE federal government has this month announced it will mandate that businesses must accept cash when selling essential items, such as groceries and fuel. Consultation...
December 3, 2024
Aussie icons gather for genU’s Big Night Out
DISABILITY service provider genU has this month hosted the 21st edition of its Big Night Out, a themed evening of costumes, dancing and celebrating...
December 3, 2024
Geelong Gallery CEO to step down
GEELONG Gallery is on the hunt for a new chief executive and director, following the announcement this week that Jason Smith will step down...
December 2, 2024
Online study tackles loneliness and dementia
Researchers are seeking participants for a world-first online study investigating the role of social engagement in maintaining brain function and wellbeing. The UNSW Sydney's Centre...
November 30, 2024
Community rallies against gender-based violence
THE community gathered at Johnstone Park last weekend to launch the region's 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign, a global initiative that...
November 30, 2024
Bulk billing rises in regional Victoria
THE proportion of doctors' visits bulk billed across regional Victoria over the past 12 months has increased to 77.1 per cent, figures released by...
November 27, 2024
The SAFV Centre appoints new CEO
THE Sexual Assault and Family Violence (SAFV) Centre has found its new leader. Kerriann Campbell-Jones, an executive with more than 15 years' experience in the...
November 26, 2024
‘Make the CBD great again’: Stretch Kontelj elected Geelong mayor
SRECHKO “Stretch” Kontelj has been elected unopposed as the new mayor of the City of Greater Geelong. Voted in by the city’s new 11-member council...
November 26, 2024
Employers urged to follow child employment laws this summer
VICTORIA'S child employment watchdog is urging local businesses intending to hire young people under the age of 15 over the summer holidays to ensure...
November 26, 2024
Share the Dignity seeks donations for Christmas appeal
NOT-FOR-PROFIT organisation Share the Dignity has this week launched its annual Christmas appeal and is calling on the community to come together to support...
November 25, 2024
Try Before You Ride: Geelong event boosts public transport confidence
GEELONG Railway Station will next week host a special event to provide people of all abilities the opportunity to boost their confidence when travelling...
November 25, 2024
Regional workers, communities to benefit from housing fund
THE Victorian government is taking steps to help house regional Victoria's workforce and assist regional businesses to attract workers, with a funding boost aimed...
November 25, 2024
Our Village seeks help as demand soars
LOCAL not-for-profit organisation Our Village is appealing to the community for assistance as its waitlist balloons to unprecedented levels. The charity, formerly known as Geelong...
November 24, 2024
Toddler Techno returns to Geelong
Toddler techno architect Lenny Pearce is set to return to Geelong next year for an underwater-inspired baby rave celebrating the 25th anniversary of beloved...
November 23, 2024
The Pivotonian celebrates 10 years with top award
INDEPENDENT cinema The Pivotonian has this month been crowned the nation's best regional cinema by the Australian Independent Distributors Association. The prestigious accolade comes as...
November 22, 2024
Plan your weekend: Road closures hit Eastern Beach
As Geelong prepares for a big weekend of events and scorching temperatures, locals and visitors are being encouraged to make alternative arrangements with road...
November 22, 2024
Town snapshot – Bell Post Hill
The size of Bell Post Hill is about 5.4 sqkm and has seven parks covering nearly 7.1 per cent of total area. The population of...
November 22, 2024
A decade of growing and giving
THE community will gather this evening (Friday, November 22) at the Grovedale Community Orchard to mark the living community project's 10th anniversary. The orchard is...
November 22, 2024
Business leaders unite for environmentally sustainable construction
BUSINESS leaders and change agents gathered this month at GMHBA Stadium for an event aimed at advancing knowledge around the work that needs to...
November 21, 2024
New music from Bella Deer ahead of Queenscliff gig
Indie-pop darling Bella Deer has dropped a new EP ahead of her performance this weekend at the Queenscliff Music Festival. The highly anticipated five-track Age...
November 20, 2024
The Outpost finds new home
GEELONG-based homelessness service The Outpost has found a new home in central Geelong, after a more than two-year search. While there is still work to...
November 19, 2024
A helping hand for new dads
Simon Moore, a registered nurse and the founder of the Bellarine-based men's support group Strong Dads, believes more needs to be done to support...
November 19, 2024
New exhibition explores artistic visionaries
A new exhibition exploring the artistic dialogue between two of the 20th century's most influential artists will open this weekend at Geelong Gallery. On tour...
November 18, 2024
Traditional Owners’ vision recognised
A PROJECT striving to transform a 66-hectare river plain on the banks of the Barwon River into a cultural, recreational and community precinct has...
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