Mapei unveiled as race’s new title partner
THE Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race has revealed Mapei as its inaugural naming rights partner. A premium partner since the race’s inception in 2015,...
Point Grey final Urban Design Framework reflects community feedback
THE Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority says it has listened closely to the community regarding changes to Point Grey’s Urban Design Framework...
Weekend lane closures: Expect huge delays outbound
MAJOR delays of at least 90 minutes are expected on the West Gate Freeway this weekend for drivers travelling outbound with the freeway closed...
Beetlejuice the Musical closing soon in Melbourne
THE ghost with the most has less than a fortnight left on stage in Australia. The two leads of Beetlejuice the Musical, Eddie Perfect (Beetlejuice)...
AFL Barwon confirms Torquay’s promotion call
AFL BARWON has confirmed the Torquay Football and Netball Club's decision to not move up into the Geelong Football Netball League (GFNL), but says...
Unlock relief: PPE clinic says yes to you
This Women’s Health Week (Monday, September 1 to Friday, September 5), the Kardinia Health Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis (PPE) Clinic is encouraging women to...
Queenscliff Music Festival ups the ante with comedy, art
THE Queenscliff Music Festival keeps growing bigger and better, adding comedy stars, genre-bending DJs, immersive art installations and family entertainment to an already loaded...
Mansfield to walk for peace
GREENS MP Sarah Mansfield will lead a 41km Walk for Peace in Geelong this month, promoting non-violence and calling for alternatives to military conflict. The...
Take a walk out of the shadows
THIS World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10), Lifeline is encouraging Australians to walk 9km to honour the nine lives lost to suicide every day...
Victorian Freight Plan launched
VICTORIA has reaffirmed its plan to build a second container port near Avalon, with the site flagged as critical to the state's future freight...
Lockheed Martin signs Avalon Airport deal to boost missile production
INTERNATIONAL defence manufacturer Lockheed Martin has signed a major deal with Avalon Airport to support the Australian production of guided weapons. Under the teaming agreement,...
Deakin research to improve textile recycling
DEAKIN University's Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialisation Hub (REACH) has joined forces with Samsara Eco to fast-track world-first technology that could finally recycle textiles...
Community urged to level up against car theft
CRIME Stoppers Victoria and Victoria Police are urging the community to take an active role in protecting their vehicles, as part of a new...
Apprentices show their skills
THE Gordon TAFE has co-hosted a showcase of Geelong's next crop of construction workers. On Tuesday last week, Bellarine MP visited the Apprenticeships Victoria event...
Western United to fight relegation
DEFIANT Western United have vowed to fight the stripping of their A-League licence as the embattled club stands on the brink of folding. On Friday...
Transparency, not hidden taxes
MANY Geelong residents received an unwelcome surprise as they opened their rates notices over the past fortnight. Included in their notice was state government's controversial...
Dashcam sought after targeted robbery of firearms in Lara
POLICE are appealing for public assistance after four firearms and several power tools were stolen from a rural property in Lara
RESEARCHERS at Deakin University, Barwon Water and RMIT are working together to explore how food and garden waste can be used for agriculture and...Project explores local biochar potential
Geelong, Surf Coast, Bellarine land sales hit two-year high
LAND sales across Greater Geelong, the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula are surging, hitting their highest levels in more than two years as buyers...
City seeks views on managing assets
THE City of Greater Geelong council has endorsed the release of the draft Asset Plan 2025-2035, which outlines how to manage the municipality's more...
ATO issues warning on GST falsifications
THE Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning it is on watch for businesses committing GST fraud, making dishonest claims and falsifying invoices this tax...
Bella, Luna top city’s popular pet names
BELLA has emerged as the most popular dog name in the City of Greater Geelong, while Luna has topped the list for cats. The city...
Licence revoked — Western United faces collapse after FA decision
Western United have been stripped of its A-League licence, leaving the embattled club on the brink of folding and players and staff in limbo. Just...
Learn F.A.S.T. signs this National Stroke Week and save lives
Stroke Foundation is urging all Australians to do their part this National Stroke Week (August...