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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...
November 27, 2025
AFLW star Darby lands major community honour
GEELONG Cats player Kate Darby has a fitting farewell to the game, awarded the AFLW Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award at the 2025...
November 26, 2025
Dive into a book this summer, win prizes
THE Victorian government is giving children the opportunity to swap screens for stories these summer holidays, as part of the fifth annual Big Summer...
November 25, 2025
Under 16s face new social media age rules: how families can prepare
THERE is less than a month until until Australia's social media minimum age restrictions take effect, and experts at the Triple P Positive Parenting...
November 21, 2025
Three Geelong Falcons shine as AFL draft calls come
THREE Geelong Falcons products have realised their childhood dreams, with Josh Lindsay, Tobyn Murray and Hugo Mikunda all hearing their names called in this...
November 20, 2025
Greens name local environmentalist Jesse Holden to contest Polwarth
THE Greens have announced their candidate to contest the seat of Polwarth at next year’s state election. With a background in environmental education, climate and...
November 20, 2025
Community Care Chemist launches new Lara store for local health access
COMMUNITY Care Chemist has expanded its locations in Geelong to the north, officially opening its new Lara store on Sunday. Residents were invited to attend...
November 20, 2025
Viva backs 16 northern sports clubs
VIVA Energy has announced the continued support of 16 Geelong sporting clubs for another three years. These partnerships, with a combined value of more than...
November 19, 2025
Christmas floats in
GEELONG's popular Floating Christmas Tree has returned to Steampacket Quay as a shining centrepiece of the festive season. Boasting new light features and music programs,...
November 19, 2025
Research tracks game ducks
THE Game Management Authority (GMA) and Deakin University are conducting new research to better understand the movements, survival and behaviour of Victoria's most important...
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