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October 23, 2024
Road maintenance season begins
THE Victorian government has started a $964 million road maintenance blitz to rebuild, repair, and resurface roads across Victoria. Road workers will begin delivering the equivalent...
October 22, 2024
Weekend trains to run every 20 minutes
THE Victorian government has announced a new V/Line timetable for the Geelong Line, with trains to run every 20 minutes on weekends. The timetable will...
October 16, 2024
Grant to help Leisure Networks to build its networks
GEELONG'S Leisure Networks is one of two initiatives being supported by the Victorian government to drive employment and help people with disability participate in...
October 14, 2024
Help urged to keep bones healthy
Healthy Bones Australia has teamed with an Olympian, doctors, politicians, and patients to launch key findings from their national burden of disease report. The new...
October 11, 2024
Right here, right now: Fatboy Slim gig in Geelong announced
GET ready to eat, sleep, rave, repeat when legendary dance music pioneer Fatboy Slim makes a triumphant return Down Under next year with his...
October 11, 2024
Voting period begins
VOTING in the 2024 local council elections has begun, with ballot packs being mailed to all enrolled voters from Monday this week. Electoral Commissioner Sven...
October 11, 2024
G21 Regional Forum discusses growing well together
NEARLY 300 people gathered at RACV Torquay Resort on Thursday last week to discuss their collective health and wellbeing challenges at this year's G21...
October 3, 2024
G21 Regional Forum begins
THIS year's G21 Regional Forum is under way this morning (Thursday, October 3), with about 280 people gathering at RACV Torquay Resort for the...
October 2, 2024
John Pesutto to speak at G21 Regional Forum
VICTORIAN Opposition Leader John Pesutto will speak at tomorrow's (Thursday, October 3) G21 Regional Forum in Torquay. Mr Pesutto will outline his vision for the...
October 1, 2024
Geelong Design Week details revealed
THE City of Greater Geelong has released some details about this year’s edition of Geelong Design Week. More than 60 events will be held between...
September 30, 2024
Leon Bridges tour to head to Geelong
GRAMMY Award winner and contemporary R&B star Leon Bridges will step out on stage in Geelong in early 2025 as part of The Leon...
September 30, 2024
Program supports men to become better allies
Women's Health Victoria (WHV) is introducing Men as Allies, a new online training program for men who want to become better allies in promoting...
September 30, 2024
Forum to tackle health and wellbeing challenges
THE coming G21 Regional Forum will focus on health and wellbeing, with the 2024 edition of the annual event discussing some of the pressing...
September 26, 2024
TGS withdraws seismic blasting plan for Otway basin
A MUCH-criticised plan to carry out seismic blasting in the Otway Basin has been sunk, with proponents TGS officially withdrawing the proposal today (Thursday,...
September 26, 2024
Bookings open for Nyaal Banyul Convention and Event Centre
THE chance to be the first event at the coming Nyaal Banyul Convention and Event Centre is up for grabs, with bookings now open...
September 21, 2024
GeelongPort pitches site to support offshore wind industry
GEELONGPORT is keen to be part of Victoria's offshore wind industry, and is pushing a site on its land to be a key link...
September 19, 2024
Cameron says Geelong’s revamped attack is firing
CATS spearhead Jeremy Cameron has hailed Geelong's remodelled attack as veteran Tom Hawkins attempts to press his increasingly unlikely case for an AFL return. Cameron...
September 17, 2024
Get your shoes on for Meli Kids’ Run
MELI is inviting children and families to get involved in the Meli Kids’ Run in Anglesea as part of the Surf Coast Century ultra-marathon this Sunday, September 22. Meli loves seeing...
September 17, 2024
QMF adds Aussie acts to lineup
THE Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) has just dropped another batch of Australian music talent into the lineup of the event, to be held in...
September 17, 2024
Fletchers, Feed Me renew meals partnership
REAL estate agency Fletchers Bellarine has renewed its partnership with food charity Feed Me, with Fletchers donating the equivalent cost of 8,000 meals to...
September 17, 2024
Calling out for foster carers
Foster carers across the country are putting their support behind MacKillop Family Services' 'Call Out for Carers' this Foster Care Week. Battling the ongoing decline...
September 16, 2024
House4Health sold at auction
THE Barwon Health Foundation has held its inaugural House4Health charity home auction, with the Lara property selling on Saturday for $750,000. Proceeds from the auction...
September 16, 2024
G21 Regional Forum to discuss food insecurity
THE final program for this year's G21 Regional Forum has been confirmed, with one of the sessions dedicated to food security and food insecurity. According...
September 15, 2024
Scott open-minded about recalling stalwarts for AFL Prelim
GEELONG coach Chris Scott will recall one star and remains open-minded to bringing back another proven trio for his club's AFL Preliminary Final. Tom Stewart...
