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December 31, 2020
New drone system takes flight in Geelong
THE skies of Geelong have been used to trial a sophisticated traffic control system for aircraft at low altitude. The City of Greater Geelong worked...
December 24, 2020
Wallington’s pantry officially opens
A NEW Wallington business has launched on the back of an impromptu yet successful initiative sparked by the coronavirus pandemic. Rory Campbell, grandson of family...
December 24, 2020
City’s Christmas code cracked
THE Greater Geelong Christmas Adventure is under way, and a clever Leopold resident has cracked the code. Since December 1, adventurers have been out enjoying...
December 24, 2020
Santa stars at Geelong Christmas Market
SANTA Claus took a break from his frantic festive preparations on Saturday to be the star attraction at the Christmas Market and Pet Adoption...
December 24, 2020
Council to take its meetings far and wide in 2021
THE City of Greater Geelong council has agreed on its 2021 meeting schedule, which features the return of public attendance in the new year...
December 24, 2020
Deakn and SMEC partnership to grow Geelong’s sustainability
A NEW partnership between Deakin University and SMEC will aim to improve urban sustainability in Australia and abroad, and will first turn its attention...
December 24, 2020
Rex Gorell adds Jeep to its Geelong marque
JEEP drivers in the Greater Geelong region will now have access to local technical support and expertise with the opening of Rex Gorell Jeep. Now...
December 24, 2020
Coming soon: $2.25 million to help build Armstrong Creek West early learning centre
A NEW early learning centre will be built in the west of Armstrong Creek within two years, with the state government contributing $2.25 million...
December 24, 2020
Your song could be the backing for The Dance
HUMANS in Geelong is calling on all local musicians to come up with the right song to be the backing for their community project. The...
December 24, 2020
Walk on water: wave attenuator opens on Geelong waterfront
THE latest feature on the Geelong waterfront will allow people to take a 440-metre journey over the waters of Corio Bay. The $10.1 million wave...
December 24, 2020
Restored Cottage by the Sea reopens
THE newly renovated and restored Cottage by the Sea is welcoming children again, and has been officially opened. The $3.4 million works at the Queenscliff...
December 24, 2020
Create cocktails at home
COCKTAILS in a box that can be made and ready to drink in a couple of minutes could be just the thing for summer,...
December 24, 2020
TGGB sees room to grow in Geelong’s tourism economy
TOURISM Greater Geelong and the Bellarine (TGGB) says the region is not far off meeting a projected shortfall in accommodation over the next decade...
December 17, 2020
Surfing star extends Rip Curl contract
TWO-TIME world surfing champion Gabriel Medina has extended his relationship with Rip Curl for another five years. The exciting deal adds to a relationship between...
December 17, 2020
Fire danger period declared
SURF COAST, City of Greater Geelong and Bellarine residents are now in the fire danger period as Country Fire Authorities and local councils encourage...
December 17, 2020
Queenscliff puts call out for junior coaches
QUEENSCLIFF Football Club is seeking coaches for its under-19 and under-17 teams. The Coutas have a range of junior teams that require coaches, but the...
December 17, 2020
Growing Suburbs Fund opens again next year
THE Surf Coast Shire will again have the chance to fast-track some of its much-needed infrastructure through state government funding. Six months ago, the state...
December 17, 2020
Viva’s Geelong refinery welcomes $30 million federal lifeline
VIVA Energy's Geelong refinery has welcomed the federal government's decision to bring forward its production payments, and estimates the initiative will be worth $30...
December 17, 2020
Giulia Baggio appointed as new G21 CEO
G21 HAS looked to the City of Melbourne to find its new chief executive officer, and will employ Giulia Baggio in the role from...
December 17, 2020
Golden Plains Festival postponed for 2021
THE 15th edition of the Golden Plains Festival will not go ahead in autumn, but organisers are keen to see it return in 2022. One...
December 17, 2020
More solar rebates released
THE state government has accelerated and expanded the Solar Homes Program to meet surging demand and deliver immediate cost savings to Victorian households. More than...
December 17, 2020
Council’s plan to create a Smart City
THE City of Greater Geelong council has released the first version of its framework to drive a future for Geelong that embraces the opportunities...
December 17, 2020
Beach patrols to keep hooded plovers safe
CONSERVATION Regulator officers are now keeping watch at Ocean Grove and other beaches across Victoria's south-west to protect hooded plover chicks during their nesting...
December 17, 2020
Recession ends, but region still needs to recover
AUSTRALIA has emerged from the recession thanks to unexpected growth, but outgoing G21 chief executive officer Elaine Carbines has warned the Geelong region's economy...
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