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September 2, 2025

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,...

September 1, 2025

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...

August 29, 2025

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...

August 29, 2025

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)...

August 28, 2025

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...

August 28, 2025

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...

August 28, 2025

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...

August 26, 2025

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...

August 26, 2025

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...

August 25, 2025

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...

August 21, 2025

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,...

August 20, 2025

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...

August 19, 2025

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...

August 19, 2025

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...

August 18, 2025

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...

August 15, 2025

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...

August 14, 2025

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

August 13, 2025

Project explores local biochar potential

RESEARCHERS at Deakin University, Barwon Water and RMIT are working together to explore how food and garden waste can be used for agriculture and...

August 13, 2025

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...

August 13, 2025

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...

August 13, 2025

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...

August 12, 2025

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...

August 8, 2025

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...

August 7, 2025

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...