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April 1, 2024
Newborn screening expanded
Victorian newborns will now be screened for two additional rare but serious health conditions, helping to identify babies at risk of developing illnesses and...
March 30, 2024
Quarterfinal fields set at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
THE third day of competition at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy witnessed a move to Winkipop again with the world’s...
March 28, 2024
AFL Barwon makes big change to restructure plan
AFL BARWON will introduce non-mandatory promotion from the Bellarine FNL into the Geelong FNL in the latest shakeup to its Future of Football &...
March 27, 2024
More major upsets on Rip Curl Pro’s second day
DAY two of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy has seen another massive day of action. Competition on stop four on the...
March 27, 2024
City restores ties with G21
THE City of Greater Geelong council has reversed its decision to cut ties with G21 Geelong Region Alliance, and has restored $250,000 of city...
March 26, 2024
Surfing begins at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
THE opening day of competition has been called on at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy, stop four on the World...
March 26, 2024
Women test their rescue skills
FEMALE Victorian State Emergency Services (VICSES) volunteers from Geelong, the Bellarine, the Surf Coast and beyond joined forces as part of a Victoria-wide training...
March 21, 2024
Opening round for Rip Curl Pro revealed
THE world’s best surfers are heading here ahead of Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy, and the World Surf League (WSL) has...
March 21, 2024
Real Deal celebrates successful forum
THE Real Deal Geelong alliance has hailed its latest gathering as a success, as the group continues to advocate for better housing solutions. More than...
March 21, 2024
New First Nations youth hub welcomed
YOUNG First Nations people in Geelong now have access to a range of tailored services and support in one place with the opening of...
March 19, 2024
Documentary takes the long road
Acclaimed documentary The Road to Patagonia is striking a chord with local audiences, with recent screenings selling out.
The 90-minute film includes footage shot over...
March 8, 2024
Total Fire Ban declared ahead of long weekend
A TOTAL Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared across much of the state for tomorrow (Saturday, March 9), covering the Central, North Central, South...
March 7, 2024
Nominations open for Geelong Business Excellence Awards
NOMINATIONS for this year's Geelong Business Excellence Awards are now open. The search is on to identify outstanding and inspiring businesses, business leaders and young...
March 1, 2024
Waurn Ponds confirmed as site for major housing development
UP TO 400 new and affordable homes will be built on the site formerly earmarked for the Commonwealth Games village in Waurn Ponds, Victorian...
March 1, 2024
Blue-green algae forces Barwon River closure
A BLUE-green algae outbreak has forced the temporary closure of the Barwon River in Geelong today (Friday, March 1). The Corangamite CMA announced earlier today...
February 29, 2024
Geelong Early Parenting Centre to open soon
GEELONG'S first Early Parenting Centre (EPC) is almost complete, with the finishing touches being added ahead of its expected opening in about a month. EPCs...
February 23, 2024
New campaign to stop sexual harassment
A PUBLIX campaign is being launched in Geelong today (Friday, February 23) as researchers from Deakin University, local venue operators, Victoria Police, and the...
February 16, 2024
City offers free waste disposal for storm clean-up
GEELONG residents cleaning up their properties after Tuesday's destructive storm can drop off their green waste and storm-damaged items for free until the end...
February 16, 2024
AFL Barwon clubs meet to discuss restructure
AFL BARWON is continuing discussions with its member clubs about the proposed promotion-relegation model, but only a third of clubs support the restructure at...
February 15, 2024
Geelong to have single-member wards at next council election
THE City of Greater Geelong has been confirmed to be among the new councils with single-member wards at this October's council elections, according to...
February 14, 2024
Deakin forum to discuss responding to trauma
THE Geelong community has been invited to attend a free talk this Friday by an international expert on how to build trauma informed communities. The...
February 12, 2024
Total Fire Ban declared for Geelong region
DUE to the updated weather modelling and grassland curing conditions, the CFA has extended a Total Fire Ban (TFB) declaration to now apply in...
February 7, 2024
Logo revealed for Geelong Convention and Event Centre
THE official brand for the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre (GCEC) has been unveiled, with the new logo honouring the culture and...
February 4, 2024
Skydiver injured at Torquay airport
ONE person has been taken to hospital after being seriously injured in a skydiving accident near Torquay earlier today (Sunday, February 4). An Ambulance Victoria...
