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June 11, 2021
North likes Ham in AFL mid-season draft
FORMER Torquay Tigers junior Charlie Ham has been elevated to the big time after being selected by North Melbourne in the AFL mid-season draft. The...
June 11, 2021
Victoria will get dedicated quarantine site
THE state and federal governments have signed a memorandum of understanding to build a quarantine facility in Victoria, but the question of whether it...
June 10, 2021
Weekend footy wrap, June 5-6
All photos: MARCEL BERENS/SPORTS MEDIA IMAGES
June 10, 2021
A day to give: Geelong Mums fundraiser needs your help
GEELONG Mums is urging the community to give generously next week to support babies and children waiting for essential nursery equipment and warm clothing...
June 9, 2021
COVID-19 restrictions to ease again for regional Victoria
THE state government will again ease its coronavirus restrictions for regional Victoria this Friday, June 11. Acting Premier James Merlino announced the changes this morning...
June 9, 2021
AFL Barwon outlines plan to resume senior footy and netball
AFL BARWON is ready to resume senior football and netball this weekend if the eased COVID-19 restrictions expected on Friday allow it, and also...
June 8, 2021
The time for vaccine hesitancy is over, Deakin expert says
The sense of hesitancy in Victorians about getting their coronavirus vaccination has dropped sharply, with tens of thousands rushing to get their first jab...
June 8, 2021
Trucks now banned from some Lara roads
TRUCK restrictions are now in effect around Lara, directing heavy vehicles to arterial roads and away from the town. The City of Greater Geelong council...
June 7, 2021
Cats set membership record
THE Geelong Football Club has hit a new club membership record, reaching 66,570 as of late last month. This number surpasses the Cats’ previous membership...
June 7, 2021
Local footy looks towards 2030
AFL BARWON and G21 are inviting feedback on a draft strategy for local football in the region. The Towards 2030: Strategy document has been developed...
June 5, 2021
Wadawurrung oversee cultural burning to manage precious woodlands
WADAWURRUNG Traditional Owners have conducted cultural burns near the You Yangs and in Teesdale as part of the Grassy Eucalypt Woodland Cultural Burning Project. The...
June 4, 2021
Big ideas: Central Geelong Framework Plan to drive city’s future development
CENTRAL Geelong will become denser and taller while protecting its character and heritage buildings under an ambitious new plan now open for public comment. The...
June 3, 2021
Anglesea COVID-19 sites to be stood down after false positives
THE four sites in Anglesea announced yesterday (Wednesday, June 2) as public exposure sites to COVID-19 will be stood down after two cases linked...
June 3, 2021
PM announces Melbourne lockdown support
VICTORIANS under financial pressure from the coronavirus lockdown will be offered federal government disaster payments worth up to $500 but complex rules will apply. The...
June 3, 2021
Regional lockdown will lift at midnight
REGIONAL Victoria will officially come out of lockdown tomorrow (Friday, June 3) in an easing of the COVID-19 restrictions that remain place across Melbourne. As...
June 3, 2021
Weekend footy wrap, May 28-29
All photos: MARCEL BERENS/SPORTS MEDIA IMAGES
Shaun Higgins breaks clear.
June 3, 2021
Wait for Victorian quarantine facility drags on
THERE is still no definitive answer about whether Victoria's new quarantine facility will be built at Avalon Airport or at Mickleham, nor is there...
June 3, 2021
100 days to go… countdown on for 10th Surf Coast Century
RAPID Ascent is excited to begin the 100-day countdown to the 2021 Surf Coast Century, an incredible 100km ultra marathon to be held on...
June 2, 2021
COVID-19 exposure sites confirmed in Anglesea
FOUR public exposure sites to the coronavirus have been confirmed in Anglesea. Barwon Health is working closely with the Victorian Department of Health to test,...
June 2, 2021
Guide dog volunteers celebrated
GUIDE Dogs Victoria (GDV) already has about 100 volunteers in the Geelong region but is wagging their tail to find a few more. As part...
June 1, 2021
Henderson slams Australia Post over post office tenders
VICTORIAN Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson and the acting chief executive officer and managing director of Australia Post have gone head-to-head about the process behind...
June 1, 2021
Road maintenance blitz beats its targets
THE Labor Government says it has exceeded the targets of its road maintenance blitz over the warmer months. Last week, Labor announced it had improved...
May 31, 2021
State Labor rolls out $250 million package to support businesses in lockdown
THE LABOR Government has rolled out a package worth more than a quarter of a million dollars to help small- and medium-sized businesses and...
May 30, 2021
State Budget’s mental health spend praised
Advocacy groups have praised the Labor Government's pledge to spend $3.8 billion over four years to "rebuild the mental health system from the ground...
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