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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...
November 26, 2021
Buses to replace trains from Waurn Ponds station
BUSES will replace trains for all travellers between Waurn Ponds and South Geelong stations for two weeks because of upgrade works at the Waurn...
November 26, 2021
VCAT knocks back Highton townhouse plan
THE Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has backed the City of Greater Geelong’s rejection of a 27-townhouse development in Highton, stating it did...
November 25, 2021
A plan for making creative change
A COLLABORATION of creative, cultural and advocacy organisations is pushing for the G21 region to be a magnet for the creative industries as the...
November 25, 2021
Free flowing: state government launches action plan for local rivers
A STATE government action plan will better protect the Barwon River and other important rivers in the region in a new approach to waterways...
November 24, 2021
Geelong Chamber of Commerce elects three new directors
THE Geelong Chamber of Commerce has elected three new directors and appointed one new director to its board. The vote took place at the 131st...
November 24, 2021
Giving Tree Appeal launches
A TRIO of not-for-profits are encouraging the community to raise funds and share joy with families and individuals who need support and kindness more...
November 23, 2021
New era for local radio
GEELONG radio stations K rock and bay 93.9 will effectively operate as an independent business after Australian Radio Network’s (ARN) purchase of Grant Broadcasters’...
November 22, 2021
Committee for Geelong backs more action on carbon emissions
THE Committee for Geelong has joined stakeholder groups from cities across Australia in urging Australia’s 2030 carbon emissions reduction target to be lifted. The committee...
November 19, 2021
No Golden Plains festival in 2022
ORGANISERS of the annual Golden Plains music festival have reluctantly called off the 15th edition of the event in Meredith scheduled for March 2022. In...
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