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January 28, 2021
CFA firefighters to feel the FLAIM of Geelong technology
MORE than 30,000 volunteer firefighters in the CFA will be able to use the latest in virtual reality firefighting training using technology developed by...
January 28, 2021
Luncheon to celebrate women’s achievements
THE Northern Bellarine will honour the achievements of women and their contributions to gender equality and community wellbeing in March. Bennetts on Bellarine will host...
January 28, 2021
Barwon Health congratulated for its volunteer focus
VOLUNTEERING Geelong has congratulated Barwon Health for its leadership and initiative in successfully managing and redeploying volunteer resources during the height of the COVID-19...
January 28, 2021
Geelong residents recognised in Australia Day honours
FIVE members of the Geelong community are among those awarded Medals of the Order of Australia (OAMs) in this year's Australia Day Honours list. Drumcondra's...
January 28, 2021
Small Business Ombudsman calls for tweak to JobKeeper
JOBKEEPER is set to end in about two months’ time, but Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell wants a change...
January 28, 2021
Cats are back: Geelong’s AFLW side to make 2021 season debut at home
FOOTY is back at Kardinia Park for 2021, and the Geelong Cats' AFLW side will make its debut at home this Sunday (January 31). The...
January 24, 2021
United see off Glory in nine-goal thriller
GEELONG'S GMHBA Stadium became the scene of a chaotic A-League classic on Saturday evening, with Steven Lustica the hero as Western United overcame Perth...
January 21, 2021
Telstra sets 5G coverage target for Geelong
TELSTRA aims to extend its 5G coverage to more than 90 per cent of the urban area of Greater Geelong by mid-2021, as it...
January 21, 2021
Recording early memories of the Bellarine
A NEW project aims to preserve the memories of long-term residents of the lower Bellarine Peninsula so they can be heard by future generations. The...
January 21, 2021
City appoints committee to advise on social housing
THE first members of the City of Greater Geelong's Affordable Social Housing Advisory Committee have been announced. The city established the committee as a key...
January 21, 2021
Record registrations expected for febfast
Australians are flocking to annual abstinence event febfast to kickstart better health in 2021.
Registrations for febfast have now opened and organisers are expecting a...
January 21, 2021
Fifth round of Building Better Regions Fund opens
COUNCILS and community groups in the Geelong region can now apply for grants under the fifth round of the federal Coalition's Building Better Regions...
January 21, 2021
GORCN welcomes Great Ocean Road uni project
THE Great Ocean Road Communities Network (GORCN) has welcomed plans for a university-led strategy for the Great Ocean Road, saying the project could provide...
January 21, 2021
Wear red, it’s good for your heart
THIS month, people are being encouraged to wear red and donate to raise awareness and funds for life-saving research. REDFEB is Heart Research Australia's annual...
January 21, 2021
Big savings to provide post-JobKeeper buffer
THE federal Coalition is continuing to talk up the decreasing need for its JobKeeper wage subsidy, with Victorian Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson describing one...
January 21, 2021
Stories from the journey
AN EXHIBITION opening soon in Geelong will share some of the many stories of the first Australians in this part of the world. The Journey...
January 21, 2021
Keep your health appointments, RACGP urges
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is urging patients to take care of their health and wellbeing and consult with their GP...
January 21, 2021
La Cantina opens for diners
A new restaurant at the Common Ground Project in Freshwater Creek will serve its first customers today (Thursday, January 21). The Italian-themed La Cantina restaurant...
January 18, 2021
Missy Higgins, Tones And I to headline Geelong concert this weekend
LIVE music is coming back to Victoria in a big way this summer, and it will all start in Geelong this Saturday.
Tickets go on...
January 14, 2021
Having a plan in place crucial for summer period
GEELONG Regional Libraries (GRL) will host an online event to help people get their homes disaster ready. The Disaster Preparedness at Home program is provided to...
January 14, 2021
Passionate cyclists prepare to tackle summer circuit
THERE’S no better way to start your Summer of Cycling campaign than with a ride around Torquay in the heart of summer. The team at Cadel...
January 14, 2021
Rain affected junior country week, still plenty to play for
WINNERS were crowned, but it was not in the normal fashion of Barwon Junior Country Week after losing two of the four days to rain...
January 14, 2021
Salvos’ message for generous donors
SALVOS Stores is encouraging anyone donating to the charity bins to do it within store hours. Following a difficult year for many, donations to Salvos Stores...
January 14, 2021
Hair to help: City grant keeps volunteers snipping
VOLUNTEERS are being supported to keep their scissors snipping for those most in need through a City of Greater Geelong grant. The $5,198 from the...
