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October 6, 2023

Stewart doubles up with ‘Carji’

GEELONG AFL vice-captain Tom Stewart has been awarded his second ‘Carji’ Greeves Medal. Having won his first ‘Carji’ in 2021, Stewart polled 135 votes to...

October 5, 2023

Geelong High to welcome back students

GEELONG High School will celebrate both the old and the new with a reunion of past students and staff tomorrow (Saturday, October 7.) The Silver...

October 5, 2023

Aireys wins silver in Tiny Towns awards

AIREYS Inlet has been judged the nation's second-best Tiny Tourism Town in this year's Australian Top Tourism Town Awards, announced last week. Presented by the...

September 25, 2023

Big changes proposed in employment white paper

PEOPLE moving off income support payments and into the workforce will soon be able to use concession cards and access other benefits for nearly...

September 12, 2023

Project to map Geelong’s queer history

THE queer history of Geelong will take a step into the digital world through a project supported by the Victorian government. Queer-ways has received a...

September 8, 2023

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong opens

GEELONG'S first major new-build hotel in about 20 years, Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong, is now open. As the anchor tenant of Franzé Developments’ $200...

September 5, 2023

Phyland quits city

FORMER City of Greater Geelong acting chief executive officer Kaarina Phyland is out the door, with the city announcing her departure earlier today (Tuesday,...

August 31, 2023

Geelong pressured about Games, mayor says

THE Andrews Labor Government gave the City of Greater Geelong little opportunity and very short timelines to provide input about the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth...

August 31, 2023

City’s new CEO looks forward

THE new chief executive officer at the City of Greater Geelong says she will be a collaborative leader but also one that looks forward,...

August 30, 2023

Voice referendum date revealed

AUSTRALIA has learned the date for the Voice referendum, as polling in key swing states indicates mixed views on the issue. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese...

August 30, 2023

Superstar DJs, here we go: Chemical Brothers to play in Geelong

THE time has come to galvanise. One of the most acclaimed and innovative electronica duos in the world, The Chemical Brothers will bring their...

August 29, 2023

Trials decide final spots in Bells Beach Longboard Classic

THE final spots in the World Surf League (WSL) Bells Beach Longboard Classic have been decided, following the trials event held at Djarrak/Bells Beach...

August 28, 2023

Geelong hearing examines NDIA

BY JAMES TAYLOR THE head of the organisation rolling out the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has admitted in Geelong that there is much to...

August 27, 2023

Exiting CEO claims city was “heading for insolvency”

OUTGOING City of Greater Geelong chief executive officer Kaarina Phyland has revealed her parting thoughts on the city's financial position, comparing it to "an...

August 25, 2023

Menegola to play his last game for Cats

GEELONG player Sam Menegola will play his final game for the Cats this Saturday, August 26. Earlier this afternoon (Friday, August 25), the Geelong Football...

August 24, 2023

New spaces shine at Geelong Arts Centre opening party

The redeveloped Geelong Arts Centre is up and running, with a huge crowd of VIPs exploring the new spaces on Friday last week ahead...

August 18, 2023

Mauboy wowed by redeveloped Geelong Arts Centre

THE curtain is about to go up on the redeveloped Geelong Arts Centre, and some of the talent who will be among the first...

August 17, 2023

Geelong live site to screen Women’s World Cup third place play-off

THE community is invited to come together and cheer on the Matildas this Saturday, August 18 at a free live FIFA Women's World Cup...

August 14, 2023

Music event to chug though Geelong

MUSIC fans are on track for a weekend-long treat with the announcement of Sound Tracks, a new live music and tourism experience on a...

August 10, 2023

Isaac Smith reveals retirement date

FOUR-time AFL premiership player and 2022 Norm Smith Medallist Isaac Smith will retire at the conclusion of Geelong’s 2023 season. Smith, who has played a...

August 1, 2023

Bonza reveals Avalon-Gold Coast route

BONZA is boosting its presence at Avalon Airport, with the budget airline to now fly to and from the Gold Coast. This morning's (Tuesday, August...

August 1, 2023

Cheeseman appointed to new role

SOUTH Barwon MP Darren Cheeseman has kept his parliamentary secretary role but has been shifted to a new portfolio. As of yesterday (Monday, July 31),...

July 27, 2023

Surfrider to hold another session about seismic testing

THE Surfrider Foundation is holding a second information session this Saturday, July 29 about possible large-scale seismic testing to be conducted off the Victorian...

July 27, 2023

G21 Annual Regional Forum on tomorrow

HUNDREDS of community, business and government leaders from across the Geelong region will gather in Torquay tomorrow (Friday, July 28) for the G21 Annual...