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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Weekend footy wrap, June 5-6
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Weekend footy wrap, May 28-29
All photos: MARCEL BERENS/SPORTS MEDIA IMAGES
Shaun Higgins breaks clear.