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December 16, 2021
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...
December 14, 2021
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...
December 14, 2021
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...
December 13, 2021
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...
December 11, 2021
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...
December 9, 2021
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...
December 9, 2021
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...
December 9, 2021
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...
December 6, 2021
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...
December 5, 2021
City to investigate feasibility of Big Ford Ute
A CAMPAIGN to build “The Big Ford Ute” in Geelong is gathering momentum, with the City of Greater Geelong council investigating the feasibility of...
December 2, 2021
Green scheme: GeelongPort announces Geelong Hydrogen Hub
GEELONGPORT will expand its operations to include green hydrogen, announcing it will invest $100 million to build the Geelong Hydrogen Hub. The port is partnering...
December 2, 2021
Conference looks to the future of tourism
TOURISM Greater Geelong and the Bellarine welcomed businesses out of lockdown and into the return of somewhat normal conditions at a conference this week. The...
December 1, 2021
Lyndsay Sharp joins Cats board
GEELONG business leader Lyndsay Sharp has joined the Board of the Geelong Football Club as an appointed director. Sharp has extensive experience in journalism, marketing...
December 1, 2021
Free fireworks return in Geelong on NYE
Free fireworks displays will return to Geelong waterfront this New Year's Eve, as the City of Greater Geelong helps the local community to say...
December 1, 2021
Pixar Putt to tee off in Geelong
Australian pop-up mini-golf favourite Pixar Putt is set to help revitalise the Geelong region when it opens at Transvaal Square on the Eastern Beach...
December 1, 2021
Geelong gets dedicated Rural Aid counsellor
AUSTRALIAN rural charity Rural Aid has made its biggest investment into improving regional mental health to date. The charity is appointing 10 new counsellors across...
November 30, 2021
Labor pledges better NBN connections
FEDERAL Labor will go further than NBN Co’s recent plan to upgrade some fibre connections on the National Broadband Network (NBN), pledging to roll...
November 28, 2021
Room to grow: St Catherine’s opens stage 2, plans stage 3
THE second stage of St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School has been officially opened, and the school is already anticipating the need for...
November 28, 2021
Foundations laid for Barwon Heads Road duplication
THE foundations are being laid for the duplication of Barwon Heads Road along the eastern edge of Armstrong Creek, which is expected to further...
November 27, 2021
Have your say on Chilwell Library redevelopment
THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking community feedback on the design principles and concept plan for the redevelopment of the Chilwell Library. Together with...
November 27, 2021
GeelongPort goes carbon neutral
GEELONGPORT has become the first port in Australia to achieve Climate Active carbon neutral certification for its business operations. Reaching carbon neutrality was one of...
November 27, 2021
Labor pledges to fund stage 2 of Barwon Heads Road duplication
LABOR will pledge $125 million towards building stage 2 of the Barwon Heads Road duplication if it wins next year's federal election. Opposition Leader Anthony...
November 26, 2021
John Eren to step down at 2022 election
LARA Labor MP John Eren will not contest his seat at next year's state election. In a post on his Facebook page, Mr Eren said...
November 26, 2021
Midnight Oil’s final tour to rock Geelong in March
MIDNIGHT Oil have announced their 2022 tour will be the band's last, and it will include a stop in Geelong. The legendary Australian rock band...
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