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West Oval redevelopment continues, pavilion demolished

CONTRACTORS have demolished the Polwarth Pavilion, making way for a new two-storey sporting and community pavilion. The 52-year old building was demolished last Monday, kicking...

Ferry’s free car trips could drive up demand in Geelong

TOURISM Greater Geelong and the Bellarine (TGGB) has welcomed free car trips on the Spirit of Tasmania, as it could drive up demand ahead...

Musicians and crowds sound off about concert’s success

THE musicians on stage and the watching crowd alike showed their appreciation for the return of outdoor live music at Saturday’s Sounds Better Together...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Record registrations expected for febfast

Australians are flocking to annual abstinence event febfast to kickstart better health in 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...