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January 21, 2026
Surfrider to outline new gas exploration concerns in Torquay
THE Surfrider Foundation will host an event in Torquay tomorrow (Thursday, January 22) outlining its concerns about the new gas exploration proposal in Victorian...
January 21, 2026
Bendigo Bank launches bushfire appeal
BENDIGO Bank has launched a public appeal in response to the several devastating fires affecting multiple communities in Victoria. The appeal, launched on Monday this...
January 20, 2026
Dog attacks kill threatened plover chicks, witnesses sought
THE Conservation Regulator and Crime Stoppers Victoria are appealing for information following the recent deaths of four hooded plover chicks at Fairhaven and Ocean...
January 20, 2026
Four new kinders to open for Term 1
FOUR new kindergartens across the Geelong region will open their doors for Term 1 this year, and registrations are being accepted at all of...
January 19, 2026
Geelong Regional Libraries CEO to depart
THE chief executive officer of the Geelong Regional Libraries Corporation (GRLC) is on the way out, and it is unclear who will replace her...
January 15, 2026
Greater Geelong calls for unity on Australia Day with events reshaped
THE City of Greater Geelong has urged the community to have a "respectful, kind and considerate" Australia Day this year, following last year's mass...
January 10, 2026
Olympians shine at Lorne Pier to Pub
MORE than 5,000 swimmers hit the water for this year's Lorne Pier to Pub. The 1.2km open water swim from the Lorne Pier...
January 9, 2026
Catastrophic bushfires lead to Total Fire Ban extension
THE Total Fire Ban now in place across Victoria has been extended into tomorrow (Saturday, January 10) due to the several fires as...
January 5, 2026
Council refers Pakington Street design plan to planning panel
THE City of Greater Geelong council has referred its proposed amendments to the future of Pakington Street and Gordon Avenue Urban Design Frameworks...
January 5, 2026
Service brings emergency care to the home, virtually
When every minute counts, getting the right care fast can make all the difference. Ambulance Victoria is highlighting how services such as the Victorian...
January 4, 2026
Youth council recommends smoke-free zone
A VAPE- and smoke-free zone in central Geelong and better public transport facilities and services are among the recommendations the youth council has handed...
January 3, 2026
Deakin study suggests measures to improve nightclub safety
RESEARCHERS from Deakin University have called for tighter liquor licencing regulations after a study revealed incidents of harmful sexual behaviour inside Geelong’s nightlife venues.
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January 1, 2026
Free parking drives 422,000 sessions in central Geelong
THE City of Greater Geelong is touting the success of its central Geelong free parking initiative in central Geelong over the past five...
December 30, 2025
Toolkit helps Australians manage money, support mental health
WITH the festive season in full swing and cost-of-living pressures continuing to affect households across the country, Beyond Blue and Financial Counselling Australia have...
December 24, 2025
AFL Barwon makes historic CEO appointment
AFL Barwon has announced it has appointed Kate Patterson as its inaugural chief executive officer. Patterson, who will start in the role on February 2,...
December 21, 2025
Teen suntans could pose cancer risk
New research from The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has revealed half (49 per cent) of teenagers would prefer to look suntanned, with a quarter...
December 21, 2025
Simple salt swap could cut high blood pressure risk
Australians are being urged to shake things up in the kitchen and at the dinner table by making a simple swap that could reduce...
December 20, 2025
McCartney Real Estate expands leadership with new co-directors
Torquay agency McCartney Real Estate is having a refresh in the new year, with Tim Carson welcoming Matt Kavenagh and Brent Hartigan as...
December 17, 2025
New development announced for Corio
Developer Cedar Woods Properties has announced a new 400-home project in Corio, with the first land release expected to take place in February 2026. Situated...
December 15, 2025
GeelongPort achieves perfect sustainability score
GEELONGPORT has retained its position as one of the world’s most sustainable ports. According to its 2025 Sustainability Report, released today (Monday, December 15), the...
December 11, 2025
Christmas festivities light up Geelong City Market
THE Christmas spirit keeps growing in Little Malop Street as the Geelong City Market continues every Saturday, filling the CBD with festive flavour,...
December 1, 2025
ADF career centre to visit Geelong this week
THE Australian Defence Force (ADF) is looking for new recuits locally, with its Mobile ADF Careers Centre) visiting Geelong for the...
November 27, 2025
Barnesy takes Geelong back to 1985
JIMMY Barnes and some of his contemporaries took Geelong back to 1985 in an excellent concert stacked with talent on Saturday. Barnes chose Mt Duneed...
November 27, 2025
Tour De Cure rolls through the region
A GROUP of intrepid cyclists had an early start from Torquay this week as they pedalled to raise funds for cancer research. The fifth annual...
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