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June 21, 2021
Hold on, soft edges ahead at Platform Arts
Geelong's Platform Arts has announced the two shows it will be hosting from the end of this week.
Soft Edges will be presented under the...
June 21, 2021
Campaign to boost small business extended
A CAMPAIGN to encourage Australians to back local small businesses by purchasing goods or services from them either in person or online will be...
June 19, 2021
Northern Aquatic and Community Hub funding plan approved
THE long-awaited Northern Aquatic and Community Hub has taken a big step forward, with the City of Greater Geelong formally approved to allocate $8.26...
June 19, 2021
Major soccer stadium for Geelong still in play
THE long-awaited soccer stadium for Geelong is still in play, with the City of Greater Geelong committing $50,000 for a feasibility study and Football...
June 18, 2021
Leading the region’s response to COVID-19
THE COVID-19 pandemic has elevated several highly-qualified experts into the spotlight, and Clinical Professor Eugene Athan is among them. Professor Athan, who was awarded a...
June 17, 2021
AFLW Cats lose Purcell, gain Scheer and Emonson
GEELONG'S AFLW side completed a complicated and unexpected trade on the second-last day of the AFL Women's sign and trade period, which has seen...
June 17, 2021
Wangim Walk to feature Wadawurrung’s stories
THE latest feature on the Geelong waterfront will soon showcase the story of the land's Traditional Owners. The Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation has been...
June 16, 2021
Fans allowed at Cats game as COVID-19 restrictions ease again
COVID-19 restrictions will ease further for regional Victorians on Friday this week, with all travel restrictions removed across the state and caps increasing for...
June 16, 2021
Nick Barker travels with the Wilburys’ music
Rated by Rolling Stone Magazine as the best group of all time, The Traveling Wilburys left their mark on music history in the late...
June 16, 2021
Georgetti’s work wins Geelong contemporary art prize
MELBOURNE-based artist Diena Georgetti has been awarded the 2021 Geelong contemporary art prize for her painting AMPERSAND. The selection panel included art historians and curators,...
June 15, 2021
North Geelong COVID-19 exposure sites removed
THE two public exposure sites to COVID-19 in North Geelong announced on the weekend were downgraded yesterday (Monday, June 14) by the Department of...
June 11, 2021
Geelong festivals to be showcased in online music event
MUSIC festivals from across the Geelong region will be part of the lineup of a free online event next week featuring some never-before-seen footage. Hosted...
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
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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...
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