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September 30, 2022

John Eren farewells Parliament

The valedictory speech delivered by outgoing Lara MP John Eren in Parliament last week: CAN I firstly acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on...

September 29, 2022

Cadel Evans urges People’s Riders to sign up

THE Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast will again be front and centre in Australia’s summer of cycling with the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road...

September 23, 2022

Good sign as Cats cheer squad warms up

“LET'S go! You’ve got it! Bring it home! Go Cats!” This was just some of the bellowing as the Geelong Cats cheer squad loosened up...

September 21, 2022

Robbie Williams to tour Geelong in 2023

THE ego is landing in Australia in November next year, with Robbie Williams announcing his Australian tour will include a stop in Geelong. Williams, who...

September 20, 2022

Cromarty to resign from Committee for Geelong

THE Committee for Geelong (CfG) is on the hunt for a new chief executive officer, with incumbent Jennifer Cromarty planning to step down from...

September 15, 2022

Stokes, Brown to headline Grand Final Eve lunch

A PAIR of local AFL stars will headline this year's edition of the Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club Grand Final Eve Luncheon. To be...

September 13, 2022

Falls Festival bumped to Melbourne

THE Falls Festival is on the move again, with planning delays forcing organisers to relocate the three-day music festival from its proposed new home...

September 2, 2022

An encouraging sign as Cats start finals campaign

GEELONG'S AFL flag aspirations - already high after the Cats finished the 2022 season as minor premiers - have been further buoyed by another...

August 26, 2022

Mural brings up 50 in T20 World Cup countdown

THERE are just over 50 days until the men's T20 World Cup comes to Geelong, and a new mural has been unveiled at GMHBA...

August 26, 2022

Times change for BNFL Grand Finals, GFNL Second Semis

AFL BARWON has brought forward the start times for the BFNL Grand Finals and GNFL Second Semi-Finals to avoid clashing with the Geelong Cats'...

August 25, 2022

Tails a-wagging at $43.5m investment at Avalon

ABOUT 190 jobs are expected to be created over two years from a new $43.5 million warehouse being built in the Avalon Airport Industrial...

August 24, 2022

City names Acting CEO

THE City of Greater Geelong has named Kaarina Phyland as its new Acting Chief Executive Officer until its new permanent CEO is found. Ms Phyland...

August 17, 2022

Green light for White Night program

THE globally recognised late-night spectacle of culture, art and music, White Night, has today (Wednesday, August 17) revealed the program for White Night Geelong...

July 30, 2022

Cadel’s race locked in for next three years

THE Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR) will be back on the roads of Geelong and the Surf Coast not only in 2023...

July 29, 2022

International beach volleyball coming to Torquay

SOME of the world's best volleyball players will be in action on Torquay's beaches this coming summer, following the announcement of a major tournament...

July 16, 2022

The hunt is on in Geelong

THE hunt begins in a new prime-time reality TV series starting tomorrow (Sunday, July 17) on Channel 10, and viewers could spot some "Fugitives"...

July 15, 2022

GeelongPort reveals plans for wind farm hub

GEELONGPORT has announced its intentions to become a major player in Victoria's renewables industry, revealing plans to develop up to 25 hectares of its...

July 13, 2022

Stead Park confirmed for Commonwealth Games hockey

STEAD Park has been confirmed as the home of hockey at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the Corio venue to get two international-standard hockey...

July 12, 2022

New COVID recommendations to start at midnight

THE Victorian government has announced several "public health recommendations" and changes to pandemic orders will come into place at 11.59pm tonight (Tuesday, July 12)...

July 7, 2022

Martin Cutter to resign as city’s CEO

CITY of Greater Geelong chief executive officer Martin Cutter has unexpectedly announced he will step down from his role at the end of September. Mr...

July 5, 2022

COVID vax response scaling back

Victoria's mass PCR testing and COVID-19 vaccination programs has begun to scale back, with the 39 state vaccination centres decreasing to 12 and the...

June 29, 2022

Geelong Cup to celebrate Media Puzzle’s two triumphs

THIS year’s Geelong Cup will celebrate the pivotal role the race played in one of Australia’s greatest sporting moments – Media Puzzle winning the...

June 17, 2022

Peter Murrihy elected as Geelong mayor

PETER Murrihy is the new mayor of the City of Greater Geelong, voted in by his fellow councillors during tonight’s (Friday, June 17) special...

June 13, 2022

Queen’s Birthday Honours List revealed

COMMUNITY service, sporting triumph and research excellence across the Geelong region have all been recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours List. Governor-General David Hurley...