Torquay notches up another win, Vikings let one slip
TORQUAY made it two from two to start the GCA Division 2 season, defeating Geelong City by four wickets. The Tigers bowled brilliantly, led by...
Agreement signed for two more COVID-19 vaccines
The federal government has signed two more agreements for COVID-19 vaccines, which could potentially provide another 50 million doses.
Last week, the federal government announced...Heady figures: Barwon Heads property values jump 624 per cent in 20 years
PROPERTY values in Barwon Heads have skyrocketed more than 600 per cent over the past two decades, and the ABC TV series most strongly...
City to decide its mayor tonight
THE new City of Greater Geelong council will meet for the first time tonight (Thursday, November 12) to elect a mayor for a term...
Making the most of medicine
Taking your medicines properly is essential if you want to get the most out of them.
However, there are increasing numbers of people who fail...Geelong Mums needs your help this Christmas
GEELONG Mums is asking for people to support vulnerable babies and children by making a donation to their Christmas appeal. This year's coronavirus pandemic has...
We will remember them
ONE hundred and two years ago today, the guns fell silent on the Western Front. This marked the end of World War I but the...
New police boats take to the waves
VICTORIA Police has floated the newest members of its marine fleet. The Water Police Squad has gradually replaced its older boats since 2017 as part...
“Ring of steel” lifted on November 9
FROM tomorrow (Monday, November 9), Geelong and the Bellarine will welcome people from Melbourne for the first time in months, with the lifting of...
Metricon to host free online design trends workshops
Metricon is running a series of four free online masterclasses to provide design enthusiasts across the country with insight into emerging trends and tips...
From the REIV CEO – Regional column
The Victorian Government has responded to prolonged lobbying from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria to lift minimum training requirements to work in the...
City’s mosquito treatment program begins
WITH the weather warming up, the City of Greater Geelong is addressing the surge in mosquito numbers around the region. The city’s director of planning,...
VEC won’t rush revealing results for council elections
THIS year's local council elections will have a record turnout, but the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) says it will not put public health at...
Builder starts upgrade of Newcomb Secondary College
A BUILDER has been appointed for the $6 million upgrade at Newcomb Secondary College. Last month, Bellarine MP Lisa Neville and Geelong MP Christine Couzens...
Geelong’s councillors to be revealed this afternoon
THE results for the City of Greater Geelong council election will be officially declared this afternoon, and only one of the incumbents is not...
CEGORR called off for 2021
THE Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race will not be staged this summer, Visit...
Kinder pupil gives crane a name
THE 50-metre high crane helping to build the $85 million GMHBA headquarters now has a name, following a competition run for the benefit of...
Year in review: City notes COVID-19’s impact in annual report
THE economic and social impact of the coronavirus pandemic is one of the defining characteristics of the City of Greater Geelong’s performance over the...
Vic Open cancelled for 2021
THE COVID-19 pandemic and resulting border closures along with international travel restrictions have forced the cancellation of next year's Vic Open, scheduled for February...
Survey finds most Australians would get coronavirus vaccine
Most Australians would get themselves and their children vaccinated against COVID-19, according to a survey from Monash University.
The latest results from the Survey of...Visitors encouraged to respect environment
AS CORONAVIRUS restrictions ease and warmer weather draws closer, conservation groups are encouraging tourists to be mindful of the environment. Conservation Ecology Centre founder Lizzie...
Post-COVID tourism campaign encourages people to stay the night
GREAT Ocean Road Regional Tourism have announced new campaign The Great Sleepover to reinvigorate tourism and support local businesses as COVID-19 restrictions ease. The campaign...
Half a percentage point enough to tempt investors to new lenders
More than a third of investors would consider refinancing to a new lender to secure only marginally better interest rates, according to new research. The...
Melbournians to continue to drive ‘Seachange’
All construction works are now complete at Seachange Estate in St.Leonards and in just over 2 ½ years all 558 lots over 11 stages...