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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...

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...

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...

City seeks great ideas to improve Labuan Square

THE City of Greater Geelong wants to revitalise Labuan Square in Norlane, and is calling on the public for inspiration on what should be...

City signs up to green energy collaboration

THE City of Greater Geelong council expects to save as much as 22 per cent on the organisation’s energy bills through the new green...

Victorian Longboard Titles decided in perfect conditions

THIS year’s Victorian State Longboard Titles were awarded on Sunday in perfect clean surf at Point Impossible, with some incredible displays of surfing across...

Still time for kids to nominate their superhero

THERE'S still time for children to celebrate the superheroes in their own neighbourhoods as part of this year’s Bethany Superhero Awards. The annual awards, run...

Program helps future drivers be safer drivers

MORE than 150 high school students from Geelong have turned the ignition on National Road Safety Week by learning how to become safer drivers. Students...

Lockdown hits pause on local footy and netball

NO LOCAL football or netball matches, training or Auskick will be allowed from midnight tonight (Thursday, May 27) in line with the snap seven-day...

City to close facilities during snap lockdown

THE City of Greater Geelong will close several of its facilities affected by the snap seven-day lockdown as of 11.59pm tonight (Thursday, May 27). City...

Region’s venues excel at hospitality awards

Pubs and restaurants across the region have been feted as among the best in Victoria.

AFLW Cats consider applicants for senior coach

GEELONG’S AFLW side are sifting through candidates to be their new senior coach, with applications closing at the weekend. The Cats are looking for a...

Viva Energy primed for major investment in Geelong

VIVA Energy will push ahead with major investments at its Geelong refinery following a Coalition Government commitment of as much as $2 billion to...

Some COVID-19 restrictions to return in Greater Melbourne

THE state government is reintroducing some coronavirus restrictions in Greater Melbourne from tonight (Tuesday, May 25) following yesterday's detection of four cases in Melbourne's...

Grapevine: A versatile variety

Chardonnay is the fifth-most planted grape variety in the world, but it is planted in the most wine-growing countries of the world.

Health spend in Budget gets mixed marks

The Coalition Government is getting mixed marks for its spending on healthcare in the 2021-22 Budget, which allocates $121.4 billion in the next financial...

Grimley urges Geelong’s family violence court to be built faster

DERRYN Hinch’s Justice Party state leader and Member for Western Victoria Stuart Grimley is urging the state Labor Government to provide a timeline on...

Labor rolls out some detail ahead of State Budget

THE Labor Government has revealed some of its initiatives in the 2021-22 State Budget ahead of it being handed down today (Thursday, May 20),...

Rip Curl’s Michael Daly appointed to top job at Kathmandu

RIP Curl's chief executive officer Michael Daly has a new job at the top of parent company Kathmandu. Yesterday (Wednesday, May 19), Kathmandu Holdings Limited...

NAB Falcons lower colours to Chargers in grand final

THE Geelong Falcons’ NAB League Girls side has missed out on a second premiership, going down to the Oakleigh Chargers in Sunday’s grand final. The...

Lachi Marshall wins gold at state jiu-jitsu championships

TORQUAY teenager Lachi Marshall is in fighting trim, winning a gold medal in Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the state championships held in Melbourne over the...

Divisions confirmed for senior women’s footy

AFL BARWON has locked in the divisions for 2021 Epworth Senior Female football across the Geelong region, following the completion of grading matches earlier...

Pfizer vaccine now available to more under-50s

THE federal government’s COVID-19 vaccination program has expanded in Victoria, with a blitz following the delivery of more Pfizer vaccine. As of Monday this week,...

Toast to the Coast to come out of the cellar in 2021

AFTER 12 months of resting in the cellar, Toast to the Coast will be back later this year. Last month, Wine Geelong updated its website...