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October 30, 2025

Times News Group wins three state media awards

TIMES News Group, the publisher of this newspaper, has walked away with three wins from the combined Victorian Country Press Association (VCPA)/Country Press NSW...

October 29, 2025

Environmental activism awarded

ORGANISATIONS and individuals from across the Geelong region have been lauded for their work towards protecting the environment. This year's Community Environment Awards recipients have...

October 25, 2025

Townhomes selling fast at Warralily’s LOMA precinct

SPRING has brought renewed optimism to the Geelong property market, with Warralily recording strong sales in the LOMA precinct in Armstrong Creek. The boutique collection...

October 24, 2025

Family fun day to support nature, climate

THE Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) Geelong is hosting a family fun day this weekend to raise awareness about the need for stronger nature and...

October 23, 2025

Travis Boak to wear father’s #5 at Torquay

TRAVIS Boak will fulfil a long-held personal ambition and play in his father's #5 jumper at Torquay next year. Today (Thursday, October 23), the Torquay...

October 23, 2025

Barwon Heads remain unbeaten as A1 Grade intensity rises

BARWON Heads remain the only undefeated side in the BPCA A1 Grade competition after easily holding off Barrabool at Ceres Recreation Reserve. After winning...

October 23, 2025

Tour de V Centre raises veteran homelessness awareness

THE inaugural Tour de V Centre has rolled to a stop, with the four-day cycling event across regional Victoria to raise awareness of...

October 22, 2025

Corangamite CMA chair, board members depart

THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is undergoing a period of renewal, farewelling four long-term board members, including chair Cath Jenkins. Fiona Cummings, Ken Latta,...

October 21, 2025

Gladstone dredging warns Geelong to oppose LNG terminal

MEMBERS of the Geelong community opposed to LNG expansion gathered on Monday this week to hear about the impact of dredging at a Queensland...

October 20, 2025

Major safety changes coming to Eastern Beach

THE City of Greater Geelong has announced several changes at the Eastern Beach precinct, including at the children's pool, diving boards, and lifeguard hours...

October 19, 2025

New Spirit ferry moved to Geelong amid infrastructure delays

ONE of the Spirit of Tasmania's newest ferries has been moved to Geelong for storage as infrastructure issues prevent it from being brought into...

October 18, 2025

Golf day in Torquay offers hole-in-one car prize

GOLFERS of all abilities are invited to join an event in Torquay next week that will reward a perfect tee shot with a new...

October 17, 2025

genU appoints new CEO

GEELONG-based services provider genU has appointed Dr Chelsea Tobin as its new chief executive officer. Dr Tobin, who will replace outgoing CEO Clare Amies, has...

October 16, 2025

First four events at Nyaal Banyul announced

THE Victorian government has revealed the first four events that will take place at the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre when it...

October 16, 2025

Thousands descend on Geelong for ROAM’s debut

THOUSANDS of people descended on central Geelong on Saturday afternoon and into the night to roam around and take in a broad palette of...

October 15, 2025

Full RDA Barwon South West committee appointed

REGIONAL Development Australia (RDA) has firmed up its committees and new deputy chairs for their next terms in Victoria, including for the Geelong region...

October 13, 2025

Gawk Outdoor splits from oOh! Media

GAWK Outdoor and oOh! Media are consciously uncoupling, with the two advertising businesses deciding to go their separate ways after eight years together. For...

October 10, 2025

Bellarine Estate to launch 100 Acres blues festival

BELLARINE Estate will launch a new music festival devoted to the sounds of the blues next year. 100 Acres Festival is being touted as...

October 9, 2025

Geelong City Market confirms launch date

THE Geelong City Markets have locked in a start date and have also unveiled its first wave of stallholders, with more announcements to come. Yesterday,...

October 8, 2025

Grants helping First Nations athletes achieve

THE Victorian government is backing more First Nations athletes to take part in sport with a new round of grants delivered to support athletes. Geelong...

September 30, 2025

City’s cottage rebuild request knocked back

THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking financial help to rebuild a historic bluestone cottage in Marshall, but the Victorian government will not fund...

September 28, 2025

Don’t drive tired these school holidays

THE Transport Accident Commission (TAC) is urging motorists to avoid driving tired these school holidays, as the number of lives lost on the state's...

September 25, 2025

Novotel Geelong breaks ground on new 11-storey hotel tower

CONSTRUCTION has officially started on a new 11-storey hotel tower at Novotel Geelong. The $75 million project for hotel owners ERDI Group will add...

September 25, 2025

If Cats win, no parade, but other celebrations to go ahead

A REPEAT of the celebratory AFL Grand Final parade of 2022 in Geelong will be off the cards for this year should the Cats...