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February 25, 2021
Colleges to combine for the Respect Cup
ST JOSEPH'S College and Sacred Heart Geelong, with the support of Leisure Networks, have teamed up to initiate a community footy event ahead of...
February 25, 2021
Raffle draw replaces cancelled Wine Walk
VICTORIA'S "circuit breaker" lockdown forced the cancellation of the Geelong Wine Walk earlier this month, but organisers are offering a raffle or a refund...
February 25, 2021
New trustee appointed at Kardinia Park
CLARE Amies has been appointed as the latest trustee on the Kardinia Park Stadium Trust. Ms Amies has joined the trust to replace Libby...
February 25, 2021
Tender awarded for Geelong Future Economic Precinct works
INFRASTRUCTURE to get the Geelong Future Economy Precinct in Waurn Ponds moving is in the works, with the last remaining tender awarded to Keystone...
February 25, 2021
BFNL fixture released
BY JAMES TAYLOR AFL BARWON has released the final fixture for the 2021 Bellarine Football Netball League, following the end of the club’s requests process. A...
February 25, 2021
Geelong’s first COVID vaccines injected
ELAINE Madden is 87 years old and she’d like to live a bit longer, thank you. That’s what the resident at Homestead Estate in Wallington...
February 25, 2021
Homes for all: State seeks feedback on social and affordable housing strategy
THE state government wants to create a strategy on how and where to build social and affordable housing in Victoria over the next decade,...
February 23, 2021
Take good care of your bones
The Australian population broke about 173,000 bones last year, and people of all ages are being urged to prioritise their bone health.
According to medical...
February 22, 2021
Peak business bodies demand no more statewide shutdowns
PEAK bodies for businesses in cities and towns across regional Victoria, including Geelong and Apollo Bay, have signed onto a letter urging Premier Daniel...
February 20, 2021
Lisa Neville takes leave of absence to recover from Crohn’s disease
BELLARINE-based state MP Lisa Neville will take three months of leave as she recovers from treatment for Crohn's disease. In a statement issued this afternoon,...
February 19, 2021
COVID-19 vaccinations in Geelong to begin
CORONAVIRUS vaccinations across the Geelong region will start on Monday, with those people in priority groups who are most at risk and who need...
February 18, 2021
On the buses: New school bus routes rolled out for Oberon High
THE relocated Oberon High School has opened its doors, and up to 500 students a day are already heading there by bus. To coincide with...
February 18, 2021
Get a taste of Shakespeare this weekend
AFTER a challenging 12 months of performance cancellations and lockdowns, OZACT is celebrating a return to brighter days with A Feast of Shakespeare in...
February 18, 2021
New car parks completed at Waurn Ponds railway station
BY JAMES TAYLOR COMMUTERS to Melbourne have more and better places to park at Waurn Ponds railway station with the completion of the latest stage...
February 18, 2021
Geelong to say hello, Dolly
Geelong's music lovers may remember Dolly Diamond from her appearance on the Geelong Arts Centre's livestream last year, and will have the chance to...
February 18, 2021
Jan Juc artist shortlisted for national award
A MURAL in Geelong West to celebrate cancer survivors and inspire hope has been named as one of the best public art experiences in...
February 18, 2021
Wreck2Reef cancelled, IRONMAN 70.3 postponed
THE snap lockdown across Victoria stopped the running of the annual Wreck2Reef swim last weekend, and organisers have been forced to cancel the event...
February 18, 2021
Woorangalook Koori Surfing Titles run in new format
INDIGENOUS communities gathered together on Wadawurrung country at Urquhart Bluff earlier this month for the annual Woorangalook Koori Surfing Titles. The annual tradition has now...
February 18, 2021
GFL fixture tweaked for 2021 season
SEVERAL changes to the final 2021 Geelong Football Netball League (GFNL) fixture hae been made by AFL Barwon, following agreements between competing clubs. The round...
February 18, 2021
Rip Curl magnanimous about losing Pro this year
RIP Curl's chief brand and marketing officer Neil Ridgway said the surf brand and the World Surf League (WSL) tried their best to get...
February 18, 2021
AFL Barwon still seeks GM
AFL BARWON has missed its own self-imposed deadline to find a new regional general manager (RGM), but does not expect the delay to have...
February 18, 2021
Groups tee up infrastructure works with city’s grants
CLUBS, groups and organisations across the region will share in more than $3 million through the City of Greater Geelong's 2020-21 Community Infrastructure Grants...
February 18, 2021
Andrews says Avalon “obvious” contender for quarantine site
AVALON Airport is among the leaders for a COVID-19 quarantine facility purpose-built by the state government, with Premier Daniel Andrews describing the Geelong airport...
February 18, 2021
A taste journey around the world
GEELONG's ethnic community groups are looking forward to showcasing their cuisines in Pako Festa's new format. The February 27 event will showcase the cuisine of...
