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Hotels closed due to lack of staff

THE COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to hit hospitality venues hard across the Geelong region, with parts of the Torquay Hotel and Barwon Heads Hotel...

Pako Festa reveals new format for 2022

PAKO Festa will have a new format this year, with the multicultural festival moving away from Pakington Street in Geelong West to the Northern...

Slow progress on Saleyards Precinct Plan

THE City of Greater Geelong’s ambitious plan to turn the former saleyards in North Geelong into a major residential development is making slow progress,...

Green start: Green Spine entry completed

ANOTHER part of the Green Spine is finished and is now providing a grand entry to the urban renewal project in Geelong’s CBD from...

2022 Tim Gates Classic to go virtual

FAIRHAVEN'S Tim Gates Classic is the latest major event forced to go virtual due to COVID-19 concerns, with organisers deciding days out from this...

Pier to Pub and Mountain to Surf called off

THE Pier to Pub swim and Mountain to Surf Run will not return in their usual formats this week, with organisers announcing both coming...

Geelong East public housing to be upgraded

THE Ormond Road public housing precinct in East Geelong is getting a $21.6 million upgrade through the Victorian Government’s Big Housing Build. The upgrade is...

Avalon looks for clearer skies in 2022

AVALON Airport is anticipating clearer skies in 2022 as it aims to resume international flights and possibly add some more destinations. Airport chief executive officer...

Lazarus Community Centre gets $350,000 city grant

A VITAL service supporting homeless people in Geelong has received much-needed funding in the latest round of the City of Greater Geelong’s Community Grants. The...

Hotel added to Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre project

THE long-awaited Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCEC) will be even bigger when it is finally built, with the project getting an extra $120...

Bethany and BCYF open talks on merger

BCYF (Barwon Child, Youth & Family) and Bethany Community Support have opened talks about whether their collective expertise and resources could better support the...

Green and Ogilvy confirmed for 2022 Vic Open

TWO of Australia’s major champions have committed to playing at next year's Vic Open at 13^th Beach. Hannah Green is a world top-30 player who...

Potato Shed to host summer of fun

Gather your friends, your family and your tribe to celebrate summer at the Potato Shed in Drysdale with the launch of the inaugural Summer...

Disney’s magic extended in Melbourne

Disney fans of all ages can take a peek inside the House of Mouse and see how some of its animated classics were made...

Howitzers to be built in Geelong in $1bn contract

SOME of the biggest guns in Australia’s military arsenal will be built in or near Geelong under a $1 billion defence contract signed this...

City proposes MOU with Korean city

THE City of Greater Geelong will proceed with a proposal to form a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a city in South Korea focused...

Geelong Arts Centre previews 2022 season

After enduring the pandemic rollercoaster of the past two years, Geelong Arts Centre will welcome crowds back for its 2022 season. The centre is inviting...

Wurriki Nyal building tops out

THE City of Greater Geelong’s building in its new Civic Precinct celebrated reaching its highest point with a topping-out ceremony on Monday this week. The...

Good putting wins couple a wedding

ONE couple’s short game has seen them score a wedding to remember at the Clifton Springs Golf Club. The “Putty Love” promotion gave couples to...

COVID-19 and environment top list of concerns for youth

THE COVID-19 pandemic, the environment, equity and discrimination and mental health are the top issues facing young Victorians, according to the latest Mission Australia...

Cats get nine home games in 2022 AFL fixture

THE fixture for the 2022 AFL season has just been released, and Geelong has again secured nine home games. The Cats will meet 2021 finalists...

Sustained success: City lauded in Keep Australia Beautiful Awards

THE City of Greater Geelong’s green credentials and achievements have seen it win this year’s overall Keep Victoria Beautiful Sustainable Cities Award. The award, presented...

Hoop dreams: Geelong United scores deal with Hoop City

GEELONG United basketball will grow the talents of its players both now and in the future through a just-signed three-year partnership with Hoop City. The...

Shark injures swimmers at Ocean Grove

PARAMEDICS were called to Ocean Grove's main beach after two swimmers were injured by a shark earlier this evening. The incident took place at about...